Also Introduces ‘Humana Honor’ Medicare
Advantage Plan in State, Part of Company’s Commitment to New Jersey
Veterans
Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM)
announced today it will grow its New Jersey market footprint by
offering Medicare Advantage plans in four additional counties in
the state. In addition, for the first time, the company is
introducing a Humana Honor Plan in New Jersey. While the plan is an
option for all Medicare-eligible individuals, it may be helpful
coverage for military veterans seeking to complement their Veterans
Affairs (VA) benefits.
The new options 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, 2020, for plan
coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Expansion Into Four New Counties
This AEP, Humana will broaden its presence in New Jersey by
offering Medicare Advantage plans for the first time in four New
Jersey counties: Essex, Monmouth, and Union counties in Northern
New Jersey, and Atlantic County in Southern New Jersey. This means
that Humana will have a total sales footprint across 17 New Jersey
counties, representing 80 percent of the state’s counties.
“During these extraordinary times, it’s critical that we help
meet the health care coverage needs of New Jerseyans by expanding
our Medicare Advantage plan availability in the state,” said Rich
Vollmer, Humana Senior Vice President and Medicare North Division
Leader. “Humana is pleased to not only bolster our presence in New
Jersey to include four additional counties, but also to broaden our
plan offerings. We are more committed than ever to the health and
well-being of the communities we serve in New Jersey.”
The 13 other New Jersey counties in which Humana Medicare
Advantage plans also remain available are Bergen, Hudson,
Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties in Northern
New Jersey; and Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer,
and Salem counties in Southern New Jersey.
This year’s market expansion is the third for Humana in New
Jersey, which established its Medicare Advantage presence in the
state in 2019 and added seven new counties in 2020.
New Humana Honor Plan in New Jersey
Today Humana also is announcing a new, $0 premium Medicare
Advantage plan option in its 17-county New Jersey footprint to
deepen the company’s commitment to individuals with Medicare,
especially military veterans, in the state. While the Humana Honor
plan is an option for anyone with Medicare, it can complement VA
health care coverage by covering health care services at non-VA
(civilian) facilities and including robust dental coverage. Because
some veterans may prefer prescription drug coverage through their
VA benefits, the Humana Honor Plan does not include prescription
drug coverage.
Humana Medicare Advantage plans, including the Humana Honor
plan, 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.
Additional $0 Premium Offerings
In all, Humana will offer a variety of Medicare Advantage plan
offerings in New Jersey during this year’s AEP, including Preferred
Provider Organization (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organization
(HMO) plans with $0 or low monthly premiums, and benefits that
include low co-payments for doctor visits; coverage for most annual
screenings at no charge; and emergency coverage anywhere in the
world.
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO and HMO plans provide people with
Medicare in New Jersey an affordable alternative 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 hearing, dental, vision,
and prescription drug coverage on most plans - along with added
benefits and important financial protections for their health care
costs.
All Humana Medicare Advantage plans in New Jersey will
include:
- SilverSneakers, which provides memberships at participating
fitness centers, and access to classes designed with the Medicare
beneficiary in mind.
- 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.
For more information about enrolling in Humana plans, New Jersey
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 HMO and PPO organization with a
Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on
contract renewal.
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Nancy Hanewinckel Humana Corporate Communications, Northern N.J.
nhanewinckel1@humana.com
Alissa Krinsky Humana Corporate Communications, Southern N.J.
akrinsky@humana.com
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