Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that its Medicare plans
for 2018 are designed with value in mind, and many plans will
include new and enhanced benefits. The changes for 2018 reinforce
Humana’s commitment to delivering affordable health plan options
that can help people with Medicare achieve their best health.
The annual Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan
enrollment period begins Oct. 15.
Highlights of Humana’s 2018 Medicare plans include:
- More Medicare plan choices in more
places around the country
- More plans with fitness and wellness
services
- Humana Walmart Rx prescription drug
plan to help members save on medications
- Plan options with low or $0 monthly
premiums
- Plans that offer preferred cost-sharing
options for primary care and prescription coverage
Humana has served Medicare beneficiaries for three decades, with
more than 8.5 million Medicare members in all 50 states,
Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, as of June 30, 2017. Nearly 3.3
million of those members are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan,
which often provides them with extra coverage, such as prescription
drug coverage and dental, hearing and vision benefits.
“People with Medicare rely on their health plan,” said Alan
Wheatley, president, Retail Segment at Humana. “That’s why we’re
enhancing many of our plan offerings in 2018, investing more in our
plans’ value and including benefits and services that offer a more
personalized approach to health coverage – to help meet the unique
health needs and goals of our members.”
Preserving the stability of benefits and premiums in 2018 was a
priority, and a significant percentage of Humana’s current Medicare
Advantage members will experience comparable or enhanced value in
their 2018 plans and benefits.
During the Annual Election Period (AEP), which runs from Oct. 15
through Dec. 7, 2017, people with Medicare can choose Medicare
Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans for the upcoming year.
Humana’s 2018 Medicare offerings include a range of Medicare
Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. Humana also offers
Medicare Supplement plans, which can be purchased year-round.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans cover all the benefits of Original
Medicare (Parts A and B) – but offer additional health and wellness
benefits and services. Many Medicare Advantage offerings combine
medical and prescription drug coverage into one, easy-to-use
plan.
Humana offers a wide choice of Medicare Advantage plans across
the country – from HMOs, to local and regional PPOs and Private
Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans – designed to meet a variety of needs.
For 2018, Humana will expand HMO offerings into 127 new counties
and introduce PPO plans in 81 new counties.
Many Humana Medicare Advantage plans include:
- Coverage for Medicare Parts A and B,
with predictable copayments and no deductibles
- Part D prescription drug coverage
(Medicare Advantage plans without Part D prescription coverage are
also available)
- Benefits for services that Medicare
doesn’t cover, including routine eye exams, preventive dental care
and vision coverage
- Maximum out-of-pocket protection (on
all Humana Medicare Advantage plans)
- Programs designed to improve health and
manage chronic conditions
In 2018, most Humana Medicare Advantage members will continue to
have access to Go365TM, a wellness and rewards program designed to
motivate and reward members for taking steps to improve and
continue their healthy behaviors. In addition, Humana has continued
to expand its telemedicine program, offering eligible members phone
or Web access to board-certified physicians for non-emergency
medical conditions.
Medicare Prescription Drug
Plans
A Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) can help lower
prescription drug expenses and protect against higher costs. Humana
offers a number of PDP options, including the Humana Walmart Rx
Plan (PDP), with monthly premiums of $18.40 in Indiana, Kentucky
and Ohio and $20.40 in all other states. The co-branded offering
from Humana and Walmart is Humana’s most popular PDP option,
according to enrollment data from the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS). It features:
- In-store copays as low as $1 on
Preferred Generic drugs purchased at Walmart, Sam's Club, and
Walmart Neighborhood Market pharmacies*
- Mail-order copays as low as $0 on a
90-day supply of most Preferred Generic drugs filled through Humana
Pharmacy
- No deductible for most covered Tier 1
and 2 generic drugs, with more than 1,500 generic prescriptions
covered by the plan to help plan members save money**
Health and Well-Being
Resources
Most Humana Medicare Advantage members enjoy access to a number
of programs and services that encourage healthy behaviors and
foster overall well-being. For example:
- A fitness program specially designed
for Medicare Advantage members through the SilverSneakers® fitness
program***
- The HumanaFirst® nurse advice line that
provides guidance and answers to non-emergency questions 24 hours a
day, seven days a week
- SmartSummary and SmartSummaryRx –
easy-to-read, personalized updates, provided after a member has a
claim. These statements show how Humana members are using their
health plan and what they’ve spent on health care
In addition, eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members who need
help remaining independent at home have access to their own
personal care manager through Humana At HomeSM. Humana At Home Care
Managers will call or visit them regularly and provide personalized
education and assistance in accessing resources for medications,
transportation and more.
Members leaving a hospital who are at high risk to be
readmitted, can get help understanding and accessing the support
they need to make the transition back home as smooth as
possible.
For More Information
For more information about Humana’s 2018 Medicare offerings,
visit www.Humana.com/Medicare or call toll-free 1-866-836-1210
(TTY: 711). Representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
*The ability to take advantage of $1 copays for Preferred
Generic drugs may be limited in areas where preferred cost-sharing
pharmacies are not easily accessible.
**A $405 annual deductible applies to Tiers 3, 4 and 5.
***Not available with all plans.
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and
specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history
in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us
create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve
health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a
better quality of life for people with Medicare, families,
individuals, military service personnel, and communities at
large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission
filings
- Most recent investor conference
presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and
conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organization
and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract.
Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. This
information is not a complete listing of benefits. Contact the plan
for more information. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may
apply. Benefits may change on January 1 of each year. Members must
continue to pay their Medicare Part B premium. Other providers and
pharmacies are available in our network. The provider network may
change at any time. Impacted members are notified when
necessary.
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