CONCORD, N.H. and TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 11,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:
WCG) has expanded its presence in New
Hampshire, and during this year's Medicare Annual Election
Period (AEP), running now through Dec. 7,
2019, Medicare-eligible beneficiaries in Carroll, Hillsborough, Rockingham and Strafford counties can enroll in one of three
WellCare Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or Preferred
Provider Organization (PPO) plans. All coverage will take effect
Jan. 1, 2020.
"We are excited to expand our presence to New Hampshire and begin serving
Medicare-eligible beneficiaries throughout the state," said
Lisa Wright, WellCare's regional
president, Medicare North division. "Our benefits go beyond the
basics and provide valuable offerings that support our members to
help them live better, healthier lives."
In 2020, WellCare plans may offer the following features and
supplemental benefits:
- Expansive Networks of providers, hospitals and
specialists with primary care providers (PCPs) serving as a
"medical home" for members to help coordinate care with
specialists.
- Community-Based Supports: Care teams support
members with chronic conditions or after hospitalizations providing
in-home visits; coordinating doctor visits; educating members about
everyday healthy behaviors; and connecting them to needed social
services and community-based programs.
- Affordable Coverage: Many plans have $0 or low plan premiums, $0 or low co-pays for doctor visits, $0 or low deductibles for prescription drugs and
a cap on yearly out-of-pocket expenses.
- Supplemental Benefits including:
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- Dental, Vision and Hearing benefits available on all
plans and include hearing aids.
- Over-The-Counter (OTC) Products Members pay $0 for certain over-the-counter (OTC) products
worth up to $300 annually, depending
on the plan.
- Fitness Programs including access to health
clubs or alternatively, at-home kits featuring fitness
trackers.
- Transportation including up to 24 one-way
trips to healthcare-related locations a year.
For more information about WellCare's 2020 Medicare offerings,
visit www.wellcarenow.com or call 1-877-823-8267.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc., is an HMO, PPO, PFFS plan with a
Medicare contract. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract
renewal. WellCare Health Plans, Inc., complies with applicable
Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION:
If you speak a language other than English, language assistance
services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-877-374-4056
(TTY: 711).
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gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-877-374-4056 (TTY:
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About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Headquartered in
Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health
Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses primarily on providing
government-sponsored managed care services to families, children,
seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily
through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug
Plans, as well as individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace.
WellCare serves approximately 6.4 million members nationwide as of
September 30, 2019. For more
information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at
wellcare.com.
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