{"id":383314,"date":"2020-11-17T13:03:23","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T18:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=383314"},"modified":"2020-11-17T13:03:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T18:03:23","slug":"humana-expands-medicare-advantage-offerings-in-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/humana-expands-medicare-advantage-offerings-in-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Humana Expands Medicare Advantage Offerings in Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Humana Expands Medicare Advantage Offerings in Washington <\/b><\/p>\n

Medicare Beneficiaries in Benton, Walla Walla and Franklin Counties Can Choose a Humana Medicare Advantage Plan for Coverage<\/i><\/p>\n

KENNEWICK, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nMedicare beneficiaries in Benton, Walla Walla, and Franklin counties will now have more Medicare Advantage health plan coverage options during the 2021 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) thanks to Humana.\n<\/p>\n

\nDuring the AEP, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2020, Medicare beneficiaries in Benton, Walla Walla and Franklin Counties can now enroll in a Humana Gold Plus HMO Medicare Advantage plan with coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2021, in addition to the Humana plans previously offered in the area.\n<\/p>\n

\nHumana\u2019s Medicare Advantage HMO plan members in Benton and Franklin counties will have access to a variety of health systems and physician offices including providers at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Lourdes Health, Prosser Memorial Health, and Trios Health. HMO plan members in Walla Walla County will have access to a number of providers such as those at Providence Health System, including Providence St. Mary Medical Center and Walla Walla Clinic.\n<\/p>\n

\nHumana will offer the following plans in these three counties in 2021: Humana Gold Plus HMO plan, HumanaChoice PPO plan, Humana Honor PPO MA Only plan, and Humana Value Plus HMO plan.\n<\/p>\n

\nThese Humana plans provide people with Medicare in these Washington counties with affordable alternatives to Original Medicare only, or Original Medicare paired with a Medicare Supplement plan. With these Medicare Advantage plans, members can enjoy all the benefits of Original Medicare, as well as prescription drug coverage on most plans along with added benefits and important financial protections.\n<\/p>\n

\nHumana Medicare Advantage plans offer many benefits and services. Some examples include the choice of a primary care physician in the plan network; $0 or low monthly plan premiums; low co-payments for doctor visits and annual routine physicals; coverage for most annual screenings at no charge; a network of physicians, specialists and hospitals; and emergency coverage anywhere in the world.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHumana believes it\u2019s important for people with Medicare to find the right health care and wellness solutions for them, especially since their needs might change as they age,\u201d said Jesse Gamez, Humana\u2019s Intermountain Region Medicare President. \u201cWe\u2019ve listened to what people with Medicare in Washington want, and used our experience in health benefits to offer more options that fit their health needs at every stage in their health care journey.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nFor more information about enrolling in any Humana plans, visit Humana.com\/Medicare<\/a> or call the Humana at 1-800-222-8234 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST.\n<\/p>\n

About Humana <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\nHumana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.\n<\/p>\n

\nTo accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools \u2013 such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions \u2013 combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.\n<\/p>\n

\nMore information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company\u2019s web site at www.humana.com<\/a>, including copies of:\n<\/p>\n