/PRNewswire/ -- Care Improvement Plus, a leader in improving the quality of care for seniors with chronic illness and operator of the largest special needs plan in Georgia and South Carolina, has released the details of its 2010 Medicare health plan benefits, including a new state-wide plan to be offered to beneficiaries across both states.
Care Improvement Plus' new plan, "Care Improvement Plus Medicare Advantage" will provide comprehensive medical, hospital and prescription drug coverage, and a variety of valuable extra benefits including dental and vision coverage. In addition, the company has strengthened benefits for its chronic condition Special Needs Plan for Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with diabetes and/or heart failure, including lower premiums and generic drug copays across its Gold Rx plan options. The company currently has over 30,000 members in the region.
"Based on the success and quality achievements of our chronic condition plan, we felt there was opportunity for additional Medicare beneficiaries to benefit from our unique approach to managing care," said Frederick C. Dunlap, board chairman and chief executive officer of XLHealth, which owns and operates Care Improvement Plus. "We remain focused on delivering high-quality care and serving the underserved, with the added capability to offer enrollment to spouses and caregivers of our special needs plan members."
All Care Improvement Plus plans provide comprehensive Medicare coverage and a Part D prescription drug benefit, plus valuable benefits such as dental, vision, and transportation coverage, and care management support. In addition, all plans feature an open access provider network where members may go to any Medicare-approved provider that will accept payment from Care Improvement Plus.
"Our goal is to serve as a model for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare spending for Georgia and South Carolina's costliest Medicare beneficiaries," continues Dunlap.
Care Improvement Plus will open enrollment on November 15, 2009 for services effective January 1, 2010. Those interested in learning more about Care Improvement Plus may call 1-800-711-1656, or visit www.careimprovementplus.com for more information.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Aetna Signs Agreement with WellStar Health System
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: ΑET) and WellStar Health System of Marietta, Ga. announced today that they have reached agreement on a three-year contract that provides access for Aetna’s Medicare Advantage members to the hospital’s facilities and physicians.
Under this new agreement, Aetna Medicare Advantage plan members will be able to receive covered services, at in-network rates, from WellStar facilities in the greater Atlanta area. Earlier this year, Aetna and WellStar reached agreement on a contract that applied to members of Aetna’s commercial plans. Aetna members also will be able to continue receiving covered services from WellStar physicians.
“Aetna is very pleased to expand its relationship with WellStar,” said Ramzy Elgomayel, Aetna’s vice president of network operations for Georgia. “WellStar has provided excellent care to our commercial-plan members for several years, and we’re delighted to be able offer in-network access to their facilities and providers for our Medicare Advantage plan members.”
“The expansion of the Aetna contract to cover the Medicare Advantage members further solidifies our relationship,” said Barbara Corey, senior vice president of managed care for WellStar. “We look forward to providing exceptional health care services to these members.”
Aetna provides health benefits to approximately 600,000 members in Georgia. Those members have access to a network that includes 80 contracted hospitals and more than 9,500 primary care physicians and specialists.
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Under this new agreement, Aetna Medicare Advantage plan members will be able to receive covered services, at in-network rates, from WellStar facilities in the greater Atlanta area. Earlier this year, Aetna and WellStar reached agreement on a contract that applied to members of Aetna’s commercial plans. Aetna members also will be able to continue receiving covered services from WellStar physicians.
“Aetna is very pleased to expand its relationship with WellStar,” said Ramzy Elgomayel, Aetna’s vice president of network operations for Georgia. “WellStar has provided excellent care to our commercial-plan members for several years, and we’re delighted to be able offer in-network access to their facilities and providers for our Medicare Advantage plan members.”
“The expansion of the Aetna contract to cover the Medicare Advantage members further solidifies our relationship,” said Barbara Corey, senior vice president of managed care for WellStar. “We look forward to providing exceptional health care services to these members.”
Aetna provides health benefits to approximately 600,000 members in Georgia. Those members have access to a network that includes 80 contracted hospitals and more than 9,500 primary care physicians and specialists.
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