September 4, 2024 Newswires

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

Business Wire

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

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Texans 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 (formerly Amerigroup) has been serving Texans for nearly 30 years as a leading coordinator of Medicaid managed healthcare benefits. Wellpoint cares for the whole health of nearly three million Americans and is part of a family of companies serving more than 47 million people nationwide.

“At Wellpoint, we believe that everyone deserves access to affordable and quality healthcare,” said Greg Thompson, President, Wellpoint Texas. “Our local presence enables us to design our benefits and programs to fit the unique health needs of each community we serve, and we are excited to expand access to quality healthcare to even more Texans.”

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.

Texans can find out more information about health plan benefits by visiting wellpoint.com/tx/individual-family. Open enrollment through the ACA Marketplace begins November 1, 2024. Wellpoint plans will be available in the following counties: Bexar, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Crosby, Dallas, Ellis, El Paso, Fort Bend, Guadalupe, Harris, Hunt, Jefferson, Lubbock, Lynn, Matagorda, Medina, Montgomery, Orange, Rockwall, Tarrant, Terry, Walker and Wilson.

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. For more information, please visit www.wellpoint.com.