CarePlus Introduces Medicare Advantage Plan to Benefit Floridians with Chronic Lung Conditions, Including COPD
November 01 2021 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
In addition to its new CareBreeze (HMO C-SNP)
plan for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic lung disorders, the
company also offers the CareComplete (HMO C-SNP) plan for people
with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
— Nov. 1, 2021— CarePlus Health Plans, Inc., Florida’s largest*
Medicare Advantage plan rated 5 out of 5 stars for 2022, is
expanding its chronic condition plan offerings, adding CareBreeze
(HMO C-SNP), a new 2022 Medicare Advantage plan designed to enhance
quality of life and optimize disease treatment for people living
with chronic lung conditions, such as COPD.
The Florida Department of Health reports that 14% of Floridians
have been diagnosed with a chronic lung disorder. The CareBreeze
plan is offered to benefit people living with pulmonary fibrosis,
pulmonary hypertension, and COPD, which encompasses asthma, chronic
bronchitis, and emphysema.
The new CareBreeze (HMO C-SNP) Medicare option will be available
during the Medicare enrollment period –which runs from Oct. 15
through Dec. 7, 2021, for plan coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2022.
People eligible for Medicare may also make a one-time switch from a
plan rated less than 5 stars to a plan with a 5-star rating during
the 5-star Special Enrollment Period, which takes place from Dec. 8
to Nov. 30 of the following year.
“We’re excited to deepen our commitment to Florida Medicare
beneficiaries who live with chronic conditions,” said CarePlus Vice
President of Health Services Dr. Madeleine Rodriguez. “Not only are
these plans designed to help people better manage their health
conditions and, hopefully, improve their quality of life, but
they’re also designed to make managing these conditions more
affordable.”
According to Dr. Rodriguez, chronic lung diseases may:
- Cause the feeling of being “air hungry” from the lungs having
to work harder to obtain oxygen for the body
- Impact essential tasks, such as grocery shopping and doctors’
appointments
- Limit social activities, like attending family gatherings,
leading to isolation.
CareBreeze provides additional health benefits that specifically
help people who have chronic lung disorders. It includes access to
physicians who specialize in treating chronic lung disorders, as
well as health programs designed to serve the specialized needs of
people with these conditions.
“Our goal is to work with our CarePlus members and their primary
care physicians to create the optimal treatment plan, which
includes comprehensive assessment, creating goals, treatment
options, prescription management, education and encouragement,”
said Dr. Rodriguez.
CarePlus also offers CareComplete, a chronic condition special
needs plan (HMO C-SNP) for people living with conditions such as
diabetes and heart disease, which is also available during
Medicare’s enrollment period.
CarePlus is a recognized leader in healthcare delivery that has
been offering Medicare Advantage health plans in Florida for over
20 years. On Oct. 8, for the fourth year in a row and for the fifth
time overall, CarePlus Health Plans achieved 5 out of 5 stars – the
highest possible rating – from the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) for the 2022 plan year.
Benefits of the CareBreeze and CareComplete (HMO C-SNP) plans
include:
- Prescription drug coverage – even during the coverage gap
- Affordable copay on select insulins with the Insulin Savings
Program
- An allowance to order covered over-the-counter products
- $0 copay for routine dental, vision, and hearing coverage
- $0 copay for primary care physician visits
- Transportation to approved locations
- $500 yearly allowance for CarePlus Flexible Care Assistance, if
coordinated and authorized by a care manager for primarily health
related additional needs.
Florida residents seeking more information about enrolling in a
CarePlus Medicare Advantage health plan can visit
www.careplushealthplans.com or speak with a licensed CarePlus sales
agent by calling 1-855-450-1352 (TTY: 711).
CarePlus currently serves approximately 200,000* Medicare
members throughout Florida.
About CarePlus Health
Plans
CarePlus Health Plans, Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives
of Medicare beneficiaries in Florida. We provide affordable,
reliable healthcare and prescription drug coverage that helps our
members maintain and improve their health so they can enjoy happy,
active, and independent lives.
CarePlus offers Medicare Advantage plans with comprehensive
benefits designed to meet a variety of needs. We partner with and
support our physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and other healthcare
providers who we trust to take good care of our community. Through
our partnership with the ACCESS Florida Department of Children and
Families, CarePlus Health Plans, Inc.’s Social Services department
assists members to apply for public assistance through a variety of
state and federal programs. This assistance and guidance is
completely voluntary and offered at no additional cost.
CarePlus has supported Florida residents with their Medicare
options for over 20 years. Based in Florida, with corporate offices
in Miami and Tampa, we serve approximately 200,000 members across
South Florida, West Florida, Central Florida, and Atlantic
Coast.
For more information, visit CarePlusHealthPlans.com.
Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating
system.
*According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) Medicare Advantage (MA) Membership Reports, September
2021.
CarePlus is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in
CarePlus depends on contract renewal. Every year, Medicare
evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
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