For First Time, Humana Offering Medicare Advantage Plans in New Jersey
October 17 2018 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Medicare beneficiaries in six New Jersey
counties can now select a Humana Medicare Advantage plan for 2019
coverage
Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is
expanding the health plan choices for Medicare beneficiaries in New
Jersey by offering Humana Medicare Advantage plan offerings in the
state for the first time. Residents of six New Jersey counties can
select from the 2019 plans during this year’s Medicare Advantage
and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period, or AEP.
During the AEP, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2018,
Medicare beneficiaries in three Northern New Jersey counties -
Bergen, Hudson and Morris - and in three Southern New Jersey
counties - Burlington, Camden and Gloucester - can enroll in a
Humana Choice Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Medicare
Advantage plan, with coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2019.
The plans offered will have premiums ranging from $0 to low
monthly plan premiums; low co-payments for doctor visits; coverage
for most annual screenings at no charge; a broad, national network
of physicians, specialists and hospitals, which is important to
those who know they will be seeking care outside of state lines;
and emergency coverage anywhere in the world.
In addition, all of the New Jersey plans include:
- Access to a 24-hour nurse advice
hotline.
- Go365TM, 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.
“We’re excited to offer New Jerseyans a brand-new option in
Medicare Advantage coverage,” said Rich Vollmer, Humana Senior Vice
President and Medicare North Division Leader. “With more than 30
years of Medicare experience, Humana is committed to the well-being
of the communities we serve. We look forward to helping our new
members in New Jersey achieve better health.”
The new Humana Medicare Advantage PPO plans will provide people
with Medicare in New Jersey with affordable alternatives to
original Medicare only, or original Medicare paired with a Medicare
Supplement plan. With these plans, members can enjoy all the
benefits of original Medicare, as well as prescription drug
coverage on most plans, along with added benefits and important
financial protections for their healthcare costs.
Some of the Humana PPO Medicare Advantage plans in New Jersey
also will include hearing, dental and vision benefits, as well as
an Over-the-Counter (OTC) quarterly allowance that can be spent on
OTC health and wellness products from Humana Pharmacy®, including
first-aid supplies, aspirin, and cold and allergy medicine.
SilverSneakers, which provides memberships at participating fitness
centers, and access to classes designed with the Medicare
beneficiary in mind, is also included in most plans.
New Jerseyans seeking more information about enrolling in Humana
plans can visit www.Humana.com/Medicare or speak with one of
Humana’s licensed sales agents by calling 1-877-877-0714 (TTY: 711)
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. This information is not a complete description of
benefits. Call toll-free number 877-877-0714 (TTY: 711) for more
information. Out of network/non-contracted providers are under no
obligation to treat HumanaChoice members except in emergency
situations. Please call our customer service number or see the
Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the
cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services.
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Humana Corporate Communications, Northern NJNancy A.
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Communications, Southern NJAlissa Krinsky,
312-441-5576akrinsky@humana.com
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