Wellpoint to Offer Individual & Family Health Plans in Florida Through the ACA Marketplace

Wellpoint continues commitment to improving the health of individuals and communities at all points of life

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Floridians in need of an affordable individual or family health plan will have new options from Wellpoint during the 2024 open enrollment season for coverage beginning January 2025.

Wellpoint cares for the whole health of nearly three million Americans and is part of the Elevance Health family of companies serving more than 47 million people nationwide.

"Our organization has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation by designing health benefits to address diverse health needs and ensuring access to affordable, quality healthcare," said Steve Martenet, President, Individual Business, Elevance Health. “For the first time, we are now offering Floridians a suite of comprehensive individual health plans, giving them additional options to protect themselves and their families.”

Wellpoint can help consumers find the right plan for their own needs and budget, whether someone is considering individual and family coverage for the first time, shopping for a new plan, or no longer qualifies for Medicaid. In addition, nine out of 10 people nationwide can save on the cost of health coverage.

People can have affordable coverage for prescription drugs, doctor and hospital visits, and mental healthcare with a Wellpoint Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plan on the Marketplace. Health plans start with zero-cost preventive care and some plans include dental and vision coverage as well. Wellpoint’s network of doctors and hospitals also includes Spanish-speaking care providers.

Floridians can find out more information about health plan benefits by visiting wellpoint.com/fl/individual-family. Open enrollment through the ACA Marketplace begins November 1, 2024. Wellpoint health plans will be available in the following counties: Brevard, Broward, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hendry, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie and Volusia.

About Wellpoint

Wellpoint, part of the Elevance Health family, focuses on improving members’ physical health as well as the behavioral and social drivers that impact it through a comprehensive suite of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial products. The Wellpoint companies offer healthcare services for consumers at every stage of life seeking to make the right care decisions. Wellpoint is committed to helping individuals and communities make real, positive progress with health plans that foster independence, confidence, and whole-person health. Wellpoint is the trade name of Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc., which is a managed health care plan that currently serves more than 684,000 Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members in the state of Florida. For more information, please visit www.wellpoint.com.

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Source: Wellpoint