Residents will have a variety of affordable
plans from Ambetter of Illinois
during open enrollment beginning Nov.
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CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter of Illinois, a product offered by
a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, which
provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations
through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace®, will offer a
variety of affordable health insurance plans for Illinois residents in plan year
2025. Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace
for Illinois runs from Nov. 1, 2024,
through Jan. 15, 2025. Enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.
"As part of the nation's number one Marketplace insurer,
Ambetter of Illinois is
committed to offering quality affordable coverage to help people
live healthier lives," said Plan President and Chief Executive
Officer of Meridian, Cristal Gary.
"This is a great option for individuals and families who may have
lost their Medicaid coverage."
Ambetter of Illinois offers its members
access to quality care, convenient services and valuable rewards.
2025 benefits and offerings include:
- Affordable and Reliable Coverage
Ambetter
of Illinois provides coverage of all essential health
benefits, including preventive and wellness services, maternity and
newborn care, pediatric services, mental health services,
hospitalizations and prescription drug coverage. Some plans also
include dental and vision coverage.
- Virtual 24/7 Care
Virtual 24/7 Care offers members
an Ambetter-designated licensed provider via telehealth for
members to access care for illnesses such as flu, skin conditions,
ear infections, fever and respiratory infections – all from the
comfort of their home.
- Convenient Online Enrollment
Through the Ambetter of Illinois website,
people can browse and compare coverage options, determine their
eligibility for financial subsidies and directly enroll in coverage
– all in one place. The platform is accessible through mobile
devices, so people can enroll using smartphones. If a person is
unable to complete enrollment all at once, the system will save
progress and provide reminders to finish enrollment.
- My Health Pays
Members have access to the My Health Pays® program, where they can
earn points for practicing healthy eating habits, staying active
and leading a healthy lifestyle. Through the program, members can
complete health-related activities and challenges and can earn
up to $500 in rewards in 2025. These rewards can be
used for health-related expenses such as premiums, copays and
deductibles (pharmacy copays are excluded). My Health Pays also
allows members to set and reach health goals at their own pace by
providing seasonal suggestions for activities and guidance to help
stay on track.
- Walgreens Discounts*
Ambetter of Illinois and
Walgreens are improving the affordability of health and wellness
products for members in Illinois. In 2025, members will
receive a 20% discount on Walgreens-branded over-the-counter health
and wellness products including, but not limited to: allergy, blood
pressure and diagnostics, children's medications, cough/cold
relief, dental, diabetes, diet aids and supplements, digestive
health and nausea, first aid, foot care, hand sanitizer, healthcare
appliances, hearing aid batteries, home healthcare solutions,
humidifiers, pain relief, reader glasses, sanitary, sleep aids,
smoking cessation, sun care, vaporizers, vitamins and
supplements.
- Premier Network
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the Ambetter
Health Bronze|Silver|Gold network will become known as the Premier
Network. Members can continue to rely on the same provider network
with the doctors and hospitals they know and trust.
Below is the full list of Illinois counties in
which Ambetter of Illinois will
be offered:
- Bond
- Calhoun
- Clinton
- Cook
- DuPage
- Greene
- Grundy
- Henderson
- Henry
- Jersey
- Kane
- Kankakee
- Kendall
- Lake
- Macoupin
- Madison
- Mercer
- Monroe
- Montgomery
- Randolph
- Rock Island
- St. Clair
- Washington
- Whiteside
- Will
Illinois residents interested in learning more
about Ambetter of Illinois or enrolling
in a health plan during the open enrollment period can
visit https://www.ambetterofillinois.com/.
About Ambetter of Illinois
Ambetter of Illinois serves
under-insured and uninsured populations through the federal Health
Insurance Marketplace.
Ambetter of Illinois is underwritten by
Celtic Insurance Company, which is a Qualified Health Plan issuer
in Illinois. For more information,
please visit ambetterhealth.com/en/il/. This is a solicitation for
insurance. For information on your right to receive
an Ambetter of Illinois plan free of
discrimination, or your right to receive language, auditory and/or
visual assistance services, please
visit ambetterhealth.com/en/ and scroll to the bottom of the
page.
*Discount valid only for in-store purchases of
eligible Walgreens brand health and wellness products by current
members eligible for the Ambetter Health discount program. Discount
cannot be used online. For a full list of Walgreens brand health
and wellness products, please
visit Walgreens.com/SmartSavings. Offer not available
on the following items: alcohol, charitable donations, dairy, home
medical equipment and durable medical equipment products, items or
services submitted to insurance for reimbursement or where
otherwise limited by law, liquor departments, lottery tickets,
magazines, money orders/transfers, newspapers, pharmacy items and
services, phone/prepaid/gift cards, photo orders, prescriptions,
Prescriptions Savings Club membership fee, pseudoephedrine or
ephedrine products, stamps, tobacco and transportation passes.
Walgreens reserves the right to discontinue the offer at its
discretion.
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