For 2022, Humana is bringing Medicare Advantage
to 37 rural, underserved counties
Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM)
announced today it is introducing a new affordable, whole person
health care Medicare Advantage PPO plan in rural communities
located in 37 Eastern North Carolina counties.
This new Medicare option will be available during this year’s
Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election
Period – or AEP - which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2021, for
plan coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2022.
“In previous years, people eligible for Medicare living in our
rural communities have had limited health plan options,” said
Kathleen Schwarzwalder, Humana North Carolina Medicare Vice
President. “We’re thrilled to bring these North Carolinians this
affordable and robust Medicare Advantage plan option. Our plan
focuses on whole person health care, including dental, hearing and
vision, includes access to all major hospital systems, and makes
getting care easier during the pandemic with virtual medical
visits.”
The 37 rural counties where Humana is introducing its Humana
Medicare Advantage PPO plan include: Alleghany, Ashe, Beaufort,
Bertie, Chowan, Currituck, Duplin, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates,
Granville, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Martin,
Montgomery, Nash, Northampton, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans,
Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Surry, Tyrrell, Vance,
Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wilkes and Wilson.
The Humana Medicare PPO offered in these counties provides
people with Medicare an affordable alternative to original Medicare
only, or original Medicare paired with a Medicare Supplement plan.
The plan offers a $0 premium, no or low copays for doctor’s visits,
hearing, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, and $0
copay for virtual office visits for primary care, urgent care and
behavioral health.
In addition, for Humana 2022 MA plan members with a COVID
diagnosis, there is $0 copay for testing, treatment, vaccinations
and 14 days of home-delivered meals (up to 28 meals).
Veterans Option also Available
For 2022, Humana also has its Humana Honor plan available in
every county in North Carolina. While veterans can select from any
Medicare Advantage plan available in their area, and this $0
premium PPO is an option for all people with Medicare, these plans
are designed to complement VA health care coverage by covering
health care services at non-VA (civilian) facilities and including
dental coverage. Because some veterans may prefer prescription drug
coverage through their VA benefits, the Humana Honor plan does not
include prescription drug coverage.
For 2022, Humana’s Medicare Advantage plans, including Humana
Honor plans, all are recommended by USAA, a company known for its
customer satisfaction and commitment to the financial security of
current and former members of the U.S. military and their
families.
Most Humana Medicare Advantage plans also include:
- SilverSneakers, which provides memberships at participating
fitness centers, and access to classes designed with the Medicare
beneficiary in mind.
- Go365™, a wellness and rewards program designed to motivate and
reward members for taking steps toward healthy behaviors, like
receiving recommended wellness screenings, flu shots, and other
healthy activities.
- Humana Well Dine®, which provides nutritious meals to eligible
Medicare members recovering from an inpatient stay in a hospital or
skilled nursing facility.
Virtual Medicare 101 Available to All
Humana is offering educational programing online, including:
Medicare 101 – Nov. 15, 3 p.m. ET
To register, go to www.humananeighborhoodcenter.com
For more information about enrolling in Humana plans, North
Carolina residents can visit www.Humana.com/Medicare or speak with
one of Humana’s licensed sales agents by calling 1-800-213-5286
(TTY: 711) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, seven days a week.
About Humana
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) 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
Additional Information:
Humana is a Medicare Advantage PPO organization with a Medicare
contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract
renewal.
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