- Local PPO Medicare Advantage plans
offered in expanded areas; plus widely available $0 premium HMO
plans
- Medicare prescription drug plans
include Humana Walmart Rx Plan, with one of the nation’s lowest
monthly stand-alone national prescription drug plan premiums
- Annual Medicare Advantage and
Prescription Drug Plan open enrollment period runs Oct. 15 through
Dec. 7, 2016
With the annual Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan
enrollment period set to begin Oct. 15, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is
focused on delivering affordable health plan options that can help
people with Medicare achieve their best health.
Humana has served Medicare beneficiaries for nearly three
decades, and as of June 30, 2016, covers more than 8 million
Medicare members in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto
Rico. That includes approximately 3.2 million Medicare Advantage
plan members.
“At Humana, we know that health means something different for
everyone,” said Alan Wheatley, president, Retail Segment at Humana.
“That’s why we offer personalized support and plans to help our
members achieve their wellness goals, so they can pursue what’s
most important to them in life – because great things are ahead of
you when your health is ready for them.”
Humana supports its Medicare members with easy online tools and
apps, personal attention and a long-term commitment so that they
can manage their health with confidence. Humana’s care managers,
nurses, social workers, pharmacists and health coaches foster
strong connections to help ensure that Humana Medicare members have
what they need to take on their health and their lives with
confidence.
During the Annual Election Period (AEP), which runs from Oct. 15
through Dec. 7, 2016, people with Medicare can choose Medicare
Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans for the upcoming year.
Humana’s 2017 Medicare offerings include a range of Medicare
Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. Humana also offers
Medicare Supplement plans, which can be purchased outside of the
AEP.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans cover all the benefits of Original
Medicare, and more. Many Medicare Advantage offerings combine
medical and prescription drug coverage into one, easy-to-use
plan.
Humana offers a wide choice of Medicare Advantage plans across
the country – from HMOs, to local and regional PPOs and Private
Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans – designed to meet a variety of needs.
For 2017, Humana will expand local PPO offerings into 74 new
counties and will offer $0 premium HMO plans in 478 counties.
Many Humana Medicare Advantage plans include:
- Coverage for Medicare Parts A and B,
with predictable copayments and no deductibles
- Part D prescription drug coverage
- Maximum out-of-pocket protection (on
all Humana Medicare Advantage plans)
- Programs designed to improve health and
manage chronic conditions
- Benefits for services that Medicare
doesn’t cover such as routine eye exams and preventive dental
care
- $0 copayment for 90-day supplies of
certain generic drugs received through mail-order from Humana
Pharmacy
New for 2017, most Humana Medicare Advantage members will have
access to Go365TM, Humana’s wellness and rewards program, designed
to motivate and reward members for taking steps to improve and
continue their healthy behaviors. By integrating rewards with
health, Go365 provides the tools and support to help members live
healthier lives and reduce health care costs.
In addition, Humana will expand its telemedicine program in 2017
to 80 counties in 23 states. Members whose plan includes the
program can consult a doctor by phone, via video or on their mobile
device. This program offers convenient access to board certified
physicians for non-emergency medical conditions such as cold, flu,
and sinus infection.
Medicare Prescription Drug
Plans
A Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) can help lower
prescription drug expenses and protect against higher costs.
Humana offers a number of PDP options, including the Humana
Walmart Rx Plan (PDP), which returns for 2017 with a monthly
premium of $17 ($15 in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio), one of the
nation’s lowest stand-alone PDP premiums. The co-branded offering
from Humana and Walmart is among Humana’s most popular PDP options.
It features:
- In-store copays as low as $1 on
preferred generic drugs purchased at Walmart, Sam’s Club, and
Walmart Neighborhood Market pharmacies*
- Mail-order copays as low as $0 on a
90-day supply of most generic drugs filled through Humana
Pharmacy
- No deductible for most covered generic
drugs, with more than 1,500 generic prescriptions covered by the
plan to help plan members save money**
Health and well-being resources and
programs
Most Humana Medicare Advantage members enjoy access to a number
of programs and services that encourage healthy behaviors and
foster overall well-being. For example:
- A fitness program specially designed
for Medicare Advantage members through SilverSneakers
- The HumanaFirst® nurse advice line that
provides guidance and answers to non-emergency questions around the
clock
- SmartSummary, an easy-to-read,
personalized update, provided after a member has a claim, that
shows how Humana members are using their health plan and what
they’ve spent on health care
In addition, Humana Medicare Advantage members who need help
remaining independent at home have access to their own personal
care manager, who can call or visit them regularly and provide
personalized education and help accessing resources. Members
leaving a hospital who are at high risk for readmission can get
help understanding and accessing the support they need to make the
transition back home as smooth as possible.
For more information
For more information about Humana’s 2017 Medicare offerings,
visit www.humana-medicare.com or call toll-free 1-866-836-1210
(TTY: 711). Representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
seven days a week.
*The ability to take advantage of $1 copays for preferred
generic drugs may be limited in areas where preferred cost-sharing
pharmacies are not easily accessible.
** There is no deductible for Tiers 1 and 2; $400 annual
deductible applies to Tiers 3, 4 and 5.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading
health and well-being company focused on making it easy for people
to achieve their best health with clinical excellence through
coordinated care. The company’s strategy integrates care delivery,
the member experience, and clinical and consumer insights to
encourage engagement, behavior change, proactive clinical outreach
and wellness for the millions of people we serve across the
country.
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
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
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