(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will offer a wide variety of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) to people with Medicare in 2011, including the new Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) that offers the nation’s lowest monthly premium in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Humana will offer people with Medicare choices that include MA plans with more benefits than Original Medicare, an affordable monthly premium, an extensive list of doctors in many areas, and predictable costs that are easy to budget.
The Annual Election Period when Medicare beneficiaries will select their Medicare coverage for 2011 runs from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, 2010. In recent years, people with Medicare were allowed to change plans during the first three months of the year. Beginning in 2011, the January-to-March enrollment period has been eliminated.
“At a time when people are still coping with the impact of our challenging economy, especially senior citizens and disabled people living on a fixed income, it is critical to have medical and prescription-drug coverage that’s affordable,” said Tom Liston, senior vice president, senior products, and the leader of Humana’s Medicare organization. “Humana continues to offer a variety of choices across the country enabling Medicare beneficiaries to select a plan that meets their needs while receiving comprehensive benefits and value people have come to expect from Humana.”
Medicare Advantage Plans
Humana’s MA plans can help people get more out of their health care dollar. Most Humana MA plans:
* Offer additional benefits beyond Original Medicare
* Have copayments offering predictable costs that are easy to budget no matter which health care services are used
* Come with worldwide coverage for emergency care
With drug coverage, health-and-wellness offerings and disease-management programs also available with MA coverage, Humana MA plans remain an excellent value in 2011. Plans, benefits and premiums vary by state and county. Plans include local and regional PPO plans, as well as HMO and Private Fee-For-Service plans. Humana is committed to informing its members of the various benefits and savings options that are available to them for 2011. All Humana MA plans have annual out-of-pocket maximums in 2011, protecting beneficiaries against catastrophic costs.
Benefits with most Humana MA plans include:
* Care coordination and disease-management programs
* Affordable deductibles
* Affordable copayments
* 24-hour nurse hotline
* SmartSummary Rx benefits statement (available to both MA and PDP members)
* No-cost preventive services
* No-cost diabetic-monitoring supplies, including test strips, lancets and glucometers
Well-Being Benefits for Members
Humana is dedicated to supporting its Medicare members on their lifelong pursuit of well-being. As evidence of this commitment, most Humana MA members enjoy access to programs that encourage healthy behaviors such as gym memberships through SilverSneakers or Silver & Fit, and the WellDine Food Program, which delivers meals following a hospitalization. Over the long-term, these programs aid members in achieving a greater quality of life.
Prescription Drug Plans
In all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, Humana offers stand-alone PDPs, meaning they’re separate from Medicare medical coverage. Stand-alone PDPs enable people with Medicare to add drug coverage to their Original Medicare coverage.
New this year is the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan, which features a monthly premium of just $14.80, making it the lowest-premium plan available in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Copayments start at just $2 for preferred generic prescriptions filled at any Walmart, Sam’s Club or Neighborhood Market pharmacy. Copayments of $0 are available for many generic drugs filled via Humana’s home-delivery (mail-order) pharmacy, RightSource. Humana and Walmart estimate that the new co-branded plan will save members an average of more than $450 a year.
People with Medicare who prefer first-dollar coverage (no annual deductible) for preferred generics and a broader network of pharmacies should consider Humana’s Enhanced PDP Plan. With more than 62,000 pharmacies in Humana’s national pharmacy network, and $0 copayments for many generic drugs when using mail-order, this plan typically appeals to people who want that additional coverage.
Also New in 2011
In addition to the new Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP), Humana is offering new MA plan options in multiple markets across the U.S. Here’s an overview of the various plan options Humana is offering for 2011:
* HMO plans in 27 states and Puerto Rico
* Local PPO plans in 39 states and Puerto Rico
* Regional PPO plans in 23 states (in 14 Medicare Advantage regions)
* Full−network Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans in 34 states. All services are available in and out of network, taking full advantage of any Humana contracted discounts when the member uses in-network providers.
* Partial-network PFFS plans (networked for ancillary services only) in 28 states
* Non-network PFFS plans in 2 states
* PDP offerings approved for 2011 are statewide in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and include the new nationwide PDP co-branded with Walmart.
For more information about Humana’s 2010 Medicare offerings, visit www.humana-medicare.com or call toll free 1-800-611-1481. TTY users call 1-877-833-4486.
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Humana and Walmart Announce Innovative Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan with Lowest National Monthly Premium Offered in all 50 States and D.C.¹
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced an innovative Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, co-branded with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) or (“Walmart”), that can provide significant savings on monthly plan premiums and prescription medicine copayments and cost-shares for Medicare beneficiaries, including seniors and people with disabilities.
The Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) offers one low national monthly plan premium of $14.80 – according to CMS¹, the lowest national plan premium in 2011 for a standalone Medicare Part D plan premium offered in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This new co-branded prescription drug plan can save a typical Medicare Part D beneficiary who enrolls in the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) an estimated average of more than $450² in 2011 on plan premiums and prescription medication copayments and cost-shares when compared with the average total costs for a Part D prescription drug plan in 2010. With nearly 18 million Americans relying on Medicare Part D for their prescriptions³, the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) provides an affordable prescription solution for those who need it most.
“One of the primary goals of health care reform is to make health coverage more affordable – and that’s what we’re doing with the introduction of this low-cost Medicare Part D plan,” said William Fleming, PharmD, vice president of Humana Pharmacy Solutions. “People are more likely to take the medications prescribed for them when they can afford those medications. And adhering to prescription-drug regimens can enable people to be healthier and prevent future illness. At Humana, we believe that this prevention helps people live healthier lives and achieve lifelong well-being.”
“We know every dollar counts, especially when you live on a fixed income. We believe no one should have to choose between buying their groceries or their medications,” said John Agwunobi, M.D., president of Walmart’s Health and Wellness division. “Financial health is a fundamental part of a person’s well-being. At Walmart, the customer is always front and center, and that is why we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure seniors have access to the medications they need at a price they can afford.”
Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP): Benefits and Details
* One low monthly rate nationwide. The monthly plan premium is less than $15 a month for everyone, regardless of where they live.
-According to CMS, the $14.80 monthly plan premium is the lowest national plan premium in 2011 for a standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan offered in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.1
-The Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) offers a monthly plan premium of $14.80, which is less than half the weighted 2010 national average for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans’ monthly plan premiums⁴.
* Low copayments when plan members use preferred pharmacies like Walmart, Neighborhood Market or Sam’s Club pharmacies:
-In-store copayments (at preferred pharmacies) on generic prescriptions start as low as $2 when plan members use preferred pharmacies.
-Copayments as low as $0 for generic prescriptions filled via Humana’s RightSource home-delivery prescription service.
* A broad competitive formulary comparable to other plans, with a list of prescription drugs included in the plan available at humana-medicare.com.
How to Enroll in the Plan: Call, Click or Go
Information on the plan is available starting today; annual enrollment for Medicare plans begins Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, and continues through Dec. 31, 2010. To get more information on the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) and to learn more about these savings:
* Call Humana to enroll at 1-800-899-0441. For TTY, call 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
* Click on humana-medicare.com or medicare.gov to enroll.
* Click on walmart.com/rxplan or samsclub.com/rxplan for additional plan details and links to enroll.
* Visit a Walmart store to speak to a Humana representative.
o Informational kiosks, including many staffed by Humana representatives, are available in approximately 3,000 Walmart stores across the country. Medicare beneficiaries can click on “Find a Location Near You” at walmart.com/rxplan to locate an on-site Humana representative.
Medicare Part D Background
Medicare Part D is the prescription drug program supported by the federal government. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly 18 million people are currently enrolled in a standalone Part D plan3 and Families USA reports that seniors generate one-third of all prescriptions filled in the United States⁵.
References
1 “Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.” Click on the “2011 Drug Plan Information - State Fact Sheets” under “Spotlights.” September 2010. http://www.cms.gov/center/openenrollment.asp
2 Savings estimate is based on a comparison between 1) the projected average nationwide out-of-pocket costs for the 2011 benefit year for the average Medicare beneficiary who enrolls in the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) and fills their prescriptions in-store at preferred pharmacies like Walmart, Sam's Club, and Neighborhood Market pharmacies, and 2) the projected average nationwide out-of-pocket costs for the 2010 benefit year for the average Medicare beneficiary. Calculations based in part on industry average PDP premium and benefit information from the “Medicare Part D 2010 Spotlight, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2010 and Key Changes over Five Years”, an independent review and analysis of CMS data by the Kaiser Family Foundation (September 2010). Actual savings may vary. For some beneficiaries, actual out-of-pocket costs may be more. Savings estimate may be updated when 2011 benefit year data becomes publicly available.
3 “The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.” Medicare: A Primer. Chart: Prescription Drug Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries, 2010, Page 8. April 2010. http://www.kff.org/medicare/upload/7615-03.pdf
4 “The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.” Medicare Part D 2010 Data Spotlight. Chart: Exhibit 2: Weighted Monthly PDP Premiums, 2006-2010, Page 9. September 2010. http://www.kff.org/medicare/8096.cfm
5 “Families USA.” Cost Overdose: Growth in Drug Spending for the Elderly, 1992 – 2010; Figure 1: Seniors Consume a Disproportionate Share of Drug Expenses, Page 2. July 2000.
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The Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) offers one low national monthly plan premium of $14.80 – according to CMS¹, the lowest national plan premium in 2011 for a standalone Medicare Part D plan premium offered in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This new co-branded prescription drug plan can save a typical Medicare Part D beneficiary who enrolls in the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) an estimated average of more than $450² in 2011 on plan premiums and prescription medication copayments and cost-shares when compared with the average total costs for a Part D prescription drug plan in 2010. With nearly 18 million Americans relying on Medicare Part D for their prescriptions³, the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) provides an affordable prescription solution for those who need it most.
“One of the primary goals of health care reform is to make health coverage more affordable – and that’s what we’re doing with the introduction of this low-cost Medicare Part D plan,” said William Fleming, PharmD, vice president of Humana Pharmacy Solutions. “People are more likely to take the medications prescribed for them when they can afford those medications. And adhering to prescription-drug regimens can enable people to be healthier and prevent future illness. At Humana, we believe that this prevention helps people live healthier lives and achieve lifelong well-being.”
“We know every dollar counts, especially when you live on a fixed income. We believe no one should have to choose between buying their groceries or their medications,” said John Agwunobi, M.D., president of Walmart’s Health and Wellness division. “Financial health is a fundamental part of a person’s well-being. At Walmart, the customer is always front and center, and that is why we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure seniors have access to the medications they need at a price they can afford.”
Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP): Benefits and Details
* One low monthly rate nationwide. The monthly plan premium is less than $15 a month for everyone, regardless of where they live.
-According to CMS, the $14.80 monthly plan premium is the lowest national plan premium in 2011 for a standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan offered in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.1
-The Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) offers a monthly plan premium of $14.80, which is less than half the weighted 2010 national average for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans’ monthly plan premiums⁴.
* Low copayments when plan members use preferred pharmacies like Walmart, Neighborhood Market or Sam’s Club pharmacies:
-In-store copayments (at preferred pharmacies) on generic prescriptions start as low as $2 when plan members use preferred pharmacies.
-Copayments as low as $0 for generic prescriptions filled via Humana’s RightSource home-delivery prescription service.
* A broad competitive formulary comparable to other plans, with a list of prescription drugs included in the plan available at humana-medicare.com.
How to Enroll in the Plan: Call, Click or Go
Information on the plan is available starting today; annual enrollment for Medicare plans begins Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, and continues through Dec. 31, 2010. To get more information on the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) and to learn more about these savings:
* Call Humana to enroll at 1-800-899-0441. For TTY, call 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
* Click on humana-medicare.com or medicare.gov to enroll.
* Click on walmart.com/rxplan or samsclub.com/rxplan for additional plan details and links to enroll.
* Visit a Walmart store to speak to a Humana representative.
o Informational kiosks, including many staffed by Humana representatives, are available in approximately 3,000 Walmart stores across the country. Medicare beneficiaries can click on “Find a Location Near You” at walmart.com/rxplan to locate an on-site Humana representative.
Medicare Part D Background
Medicare Part D is the prescription drug program supported by the federal government. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly 18 million people are currently enrolled in a standalone Part D plan3 and Families USA reports that seniors generate one-third of all prescriptions filled in the United States⁵.
References
1 “Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.” Click on the “2011 Drug Plan Information - State Fact Sheets” under “Spotlights.” September 2010. http://www.cms.gov/center/openenrollment.asp
2 Savings estimate is based on a comparison between 1) the projected average nationwide out-of-pocket costs for the 2011 benefit year for the average Medicare beneficiary who enrolls in the Humana Walmart-Preferred Rx Plan (PDP) and fills their prescriptions in-store at preferred pharmacies like Walmart, Sam's Club, and Neighborhood Market pharmacies, and 2) the projected average nationwide out-of-pocket costs for the 2010 benefit year for the average Medicare beneficiary. Calculations based in part on industry average PDP premium and benefit information from the “Medicare Part D 2010 Spotlight, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2010 and Key Changes over Five Years”, an independent review and analysis of CMS data by the Kaiser Family Foundation (September 2010). Actual savings may vary. For some beneficiaries, actual out-of-pocket costs may be more. Savings estimate may be updated when 2011 benefit year data becomes publicly available.
3 “The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.” Medicare: A Primer. Chart: Prescription Drug Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries, 2010, Page 8. April 2010. http://www.kff.org/medicare/upload/7615-03.pdf
4 “The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.” Medicare Part D 2010 Data Spotlight. Chart: Exhibit 2: Weighted Monthly PDP Premiums, 2006-2010, Page 9. September 2010. http://www.kff.org/medicare/8096.cfm
5 “Families USA.” Cost Overdose: Growth in Drug Spending for the Elderly, 1992 – 2010; Figure 1: Seniors Consume a Disproportionate Share of Drug Expenses, Page 2. July 2000.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Growing List of Insurers That Will Provide Coverage for Young Adults under Age 26
I welcome the Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Kaiser Permanente, and Humana to the growing list of insurers who are offering to continue health insurance for young adults graduating from college or aging out of their parents’ plan. This initiative, complementing the permanent policy in the Affordable Care Act, will enable young people to retain insurance coverage at an important moment as they begin their adult lives and launch their careers.
Many young adults under the age of 26 have traditionally had a difficult time getting access to – and affording – health coverage. The Affordable Care Act, and the voluntary actions of insurers to eliminate the coverage gap for young adults on their parents plans, will give greater health security to millions of American families.
Insuring younger Americans is a top priority for the Administration and we will continue working to expand the opportunity for children and young adults to have access to quality, affordable care.
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Saturday, January 09, 2010
HumanaOne® Expands Short Term Health Insurance to Five Additional States
(BUSINESS WIRE)--In these difficult economic times, it is not unusual for people to find themselves temporarily without insurance, through no fault of their own. To fill this need, HumanaOne®, the individual health arm of Humana, is expanding its individual Short Term health insurance product to five additional states.
“We have other products that may be a better fit if you are looking for long-term coverage”
Humana’s Short Term product is now available in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and Kansas. With these additions, HumanaOne now offers Short Term health insurance in 20 states. The product also is available in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. Plan design varies somewhat by state.
Short Term health insurance offers a timely, affordable health insurance alternative for people in transition, including:
* Students who are about to graduate
* People who are between jobs
* Part-time, temporary or seasonal employees
* Recent retirees not yet eligible for Medicare
* New employees waiting for benefits
* People who are unemployed
“It can be very tempting to forgo health insurance when you’re between jobs or waiting for your benefits to kick in, particularly when you’re young and healthy,” said Steven DeRaleau, chief operating officer of HumanaOne. “But that’s a gamble you could lose, leaving you saddled with medical debt for the next decade or longer.”
In all cases, the application process for a HumanaOne plan is quick and easy. In fact, if eligible, coverage can begin the very next day after the applicant is approved.
Like all HumanaOne products, Short Term health insurance includes great flexibility. Applicants can choose the length of their policy (from 30 days up to six months or one year, depending on the state) the deductible ($500 to $5,000 for individuals or $1,000 to $10,000 for families) and the payment method (credit card, electronic funds transfer, single or monthly check). A discount of up to 20 percent is offered to those who pay the full amount up front.
These plans have a $2 million maximum benefit and include prescription drug coverage. They do not cover preexisting conditions.
“We have other products that may be a better fit if you are looking for long-term coverage,” DeRaleau explained. “Short Term plans are meant primarily as a bridge to protect people against sudden illness or accident until they can get to another plan.”
Humana markets HumanaOne plans through insurance agents and brokers, as well as directly to consumers. For more details, visit http://www.humana-one.com or contact your nearest HumanaOne agent.
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“We have other products that may be a better fit if you are looking for long-term coverage”
Humana’s Short Term product is now available in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and Kansas. With these additions, HumanaOne now offers Short Term health insurance in 20 states. The product also is available in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. Plan design varies somewhat by state.
Short Term health insurance offers a timely, affordable health insurance alternative for people in transition, including:
* Students who are about to graduate
* People who are between jobs
* Part-time, temporary or seasonal employees
* Recent retirees not yet eligible for Medicare
* New employees waiting for benefits
* People who are unemployed
“It can be very tempting to forgo health insurance when you’re between jobs or waiting for your benefits to kick in, particularly when you’re young and healthy,” said Steven DeRaleau, chief operating officer of HumanaOne. “But that’s a gamble you could lose, leaving you saddled with medical debt for the next decade or longer.”
In all cases, the application process for a HumanaOne plan is quick and easy. In fact, if eligible, coverage can begin the very next day after the applicant is approved.
Like all HumanaOne products, Short Term health insurance includes great flexibility. Applicants can choose the length of their policy (from 30 days up to six months or one year, depending on the state) the deductible ($500 to $5,000 for individuals or $1,000 to $10,000 for families) and the payment method (credit card, electronic funds transfer, single or monthly check). A discount of up to 20 percent is offered to those who pay the full amount up front.
These plans have a $2 million maximum benefit and include prescription drug coverage. They do not cover preexisting conditions.
“We have other products that may be a better fit if you are looking for long-term coverage,” DeRaleau explained. “Short Term plans are meant primarily as a bridge to protect people against sudden illness or accident until they can get to another plan.”
Humana markets HumanaOne plans through insurance agents and brokers, as well as directly to consumers. For more details, visit http://www.humana-one.com or contact your nearest HumanaOne agent.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Humana Will Cover H1N1 Vaccine for Members
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that the company will cover the administration cost of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine for all fully insured members including those members who have a benefit plan that excludes immunization coverage. All co-payment, coinsurance and deductibles will be waived for the administration of the H1N1 vaccination regardless of the preventative-services benefit currently provided in these members’ plans.
“The safety and well-being of our health plan members, country, communities and associates is of utmost concern to Humana,” said Lisa Weaver, M.D., Humana segment vice president, clinical strategies. “Our initial focus is to encourage the CDC-identified priority groups to get vaccinated.”
Humana is taking this step to support its members’ ability to get the vaccination. The company will continue to monitor and respond to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the most up-to-date H1N1 information, log on to their website: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/. To reach the CDC by phone call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov.
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“The safety and well-being of our health plan members, country, communities and associates is of utmost concern to Humana,” said Lisa Weaver, M.D., Humana segment vice president, clinical strategies. “Our initial focus is to encourage the CDC-identified priority groups to get vaccinated.”
Humana is taking this step to support its members’ ability to get the vaccination. The company will continue to monitor and respond to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the most up-to-date H1N1 information, log on to their website: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/. To reach the CDC by phone call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov.
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