{"id":379980,"date":"2020-11-12T11:03:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T16:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=379980"},"modified":"2020-11-12T11:03:05","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T16:03:05","slug":"for-first-time-humana-offering-medicare-advantage-health-plans-in-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/for-first-time-humana-offering-medicare-advantage-health-plans-in-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"For First Time, Humana Offering Medicare Advantage Health Plans in Massachusetts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For First Time, Humana Offering Medicare Advantage Health Plans in Massachusetts<\/b><\/p>\n

People eligible for Medicare in two Massachusetts counties can now select a Humana Medicare Advantage PPO plan for 2021 coverage<\/i><\/p>\n

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nLeading health and well-being company Humana Inc.<\/a> (NYSE: HUM) is expanding the health plan choices for people eligible for Medicare in Massachusetts by offering Humana Medicare Advantage health plans in the state for the first time. Residents of two Massachusetts counties, Worcester and Bristol, can select one of the company\u2019s four 2021 Medicare Advantage Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans during this year\u2019s Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period, or AEP.\n<\/p>\n

\nThese Medicare Advantage PPO plan options will be available during this year\u2019s Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period \u2013 or AEP – which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2020, for plan coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring a brand-new option in Medicare Advantage coverage to Massachusetts,\u201d said Julie Mascari, Humana\u2019s Northeast Region Medicare President. \u201cWith more than 30 years of Medicare experience, Humana offers robust and affordable Medicare coverage, and serves nearly 8.4 million Medicare members across the country. We look forward to serving our new members in Massachusetts and to helping them achieve better health.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nThe Medicare Advantage plans offered will have premiums ranging from $0 to low monthly plan premiums; low co-payments for doctor visits; coverage for most annual screenings at no charge; a broad, national network of physicians, specialists and hospitals, which is important to those who know they will be seeking care outside of state lines; and emergency coverage anywhere in the world.\n<\/p>\n

\nOne of the health plan choices is the Humana Honor plan, a $0 premium Medicare Advantage PPO option with a $40 Part B giveback. While the Humana Honor plan is an option for all people eligible for Medicare, it can complement VA health care coverage by covering health care services at non-VA (civilian) facilities and including robust dental coverage. Because some veterans may prefer prescription drug coverage through their VA benefits, the Humana Honor Plan does not include prescription drug coverage.<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHumana Medicare Advantage plans, including the Humana Honor plan, are recommended by USAA, a company known for its customer satisfaction and commitment to the financial security of current and former members of the U.S. military and their families.\n<\/p>\n

\nMost Humana Medicare Advantage plans also include:\n<\/p>\n