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Anthem offers various Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Medicare Part C) that provide benefits often missing from Original Medicare, including vision, hearing, dental and other wellness services.
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Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Anthem, Inc. was formed in 2004 from a merger of WellPoint Health Networks and Anthem. The company offers a variety of personalized benefits as part of its effort to shift from a benefits provider to a whole-health company. In terms of Medicare Advantage options, Anthem offers a range of plans, as well as educational resources, such as free Medicare events where customers can learn more about their Medicare Advantage plan options. The sessions are held virtually and in person, and a licensed Medicare professional is available to answer questions at the in-person events.
Anthem Inc. rebranded to Elevance Health Inc. in 2022. However, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield companies continue to operate in 14 states under the Anthem name with Elevance as the parent company. Anthem offers Medicare Advantage coverage in 14 states across the country: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Anthem offers Medicare Advantage plans providing Original Medicare Part A and Part B coverage, plus other benefits like dental, vision, hearing and prescription drugs (in some cases). They also set a limit on how much you pay out of pocket for medical expenses that are covered by these benefits.
Anthem Medicare Advantage plan offerings include HMO, PPO and SNP plans, each of which offer a variety of benefits, depending on your financial and health needs.
HMO plans allow you to choose a primary care provider within the Anthem network and offer $0 monthly premiums, as well as fixed, low copays when you visit your healthcare provider. Anthem’s Mediblue HMO plans also typically offer $0 deductibles, meaning Anthem will share the cost of medical expenses as soon as your coverage begins. Vision, dental and hearing benefits are included (with the exception of hearing aids), as well as membership to Silver Sneaker fitness programs and 24/7 telehealth access.
PPO plans enable you to pick a primary care provider of your choice, including providers who are out-of-network. However, they must participate in the Medicare program. Choosing an out-of-network provider may also increase your costs. Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO plans allow you to seek specialist care without referrals and typically offer $0 monthly premiums, low copays and $0 deductibles. Additional benefits include dental, vision and hearing coverage. Prescription drug coverage may also be included in some plans, depending on your location. Fitness memberships and 24/7 telehealth access are offered as well.
SNP plans are options for those living with certain medical conditions or diseases, as well as people with lower incomes. These plans offer Medicare Part B premium coverage ($164.90 a month for most enrollees in 2023), extra support from your care team, transportation services, prescription drug coverage, free meals, fitness memberships and more. Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNPs) are available specifically for people with chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes or a lung disease, and dual-eligible SNPs (D-SNPs) are available for people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Anthem offers a number of additional Medicare Advantage benefits through its Essential Extras benefits, which include:
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