Amerigroup Expands Benefits in 2020 Medicare Advantage Plans to Address Whole-Person Health – Arizona Daily Star

Amerigroup enhances choices with new services including nutrition support and counseling, fitness trackers, service dog support, and pest control

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amerigroup in Arizona announced today enhancements to its wellness services offered in many of the companys 2020 Medicare Advantage plans. As part of its commitment to helping consumers improve their health and well-being, Amerigroup is giving its members access to wellness services, including nutritional support, in-home support, respite care, and pest control. Amerigroup recognizes that these types of social and support services can be drivers of good health, are important to Medicare-eligible consumers, and can be key factors when individuals make enrollment choices in this years Medicare annual election period.

The package of wellness services will be offered to many consumers enrolled in the following 2020 Medicare Advantage plans: Amerivantage Classic (HMO), Amerivantage Smart Value (HMO), Amerivantage Care Access (HMO), Amerivantage Heart Care (HMO C-SNP), Amerivantage COPD (HMO C-SNP), Amerivantage ESRD (HMO C-SNP), and Amerivantage Diabetes (HMO C-SNP).

When we looked at the underlying medical, behavioral, and environmental obstacles our members face, we designed an expanded menu of wellness services, said Josh Martin, President of Amerigroups Medicare West Region. Last year, we led the industry in offering robust Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, and saw strong demand for services such as alternative medicine, transportation, and the allowance for assistive devices. Our 2020 benefits will help remove hurdles to healthier living for our Medicare Advantage members from nutrition counseling and fitness tracking to pest control and service dog support by expanding our social and support benefits.

Members who are enrolled in the Medicare Advantage plans will have access to this package of wellness benefits, at no extra cost. Members should consult their Evidence of Coverage document for specific benefit details as benefits may vary by plan.

Individuals who are interested in joining one of these health plans can enroll during this years Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP). The AEP begins October 15, 2019, and continues through December 7, 2019 and gives consumers enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B the opportunity to sign up for Amerigroups 2020 Medicare Advantage plans.

For more details about these health plan benefits and Amerigroups Medicare plans, consumers can call (888) 562-8261, which is available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, April 1 to Sept. 30; and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, Oct. 1 to March 31. Individuals can also visit the companys online store at shop.amerigroup.com/medicare/.

Amerigroup Texas, Inc. is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Amerigroup Texas, Inc. is an HMO CSNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid program. Amerigroup Texas, Inc. is an HMO ISNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid program. Enrollment in Amerigroup depends on contract renewal. We do not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in our health programs and activities. ATENCIN: Si habla espaol, tiene a su disposicin servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingstica. Llame al 1-888-230-7338 (TTY: 711). 1-888-230-7338TTY711 This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Other providers are available in our network. The provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.

Amerigroup is part of the Anthem Government Business Division (GBD). Through the GBD, Anthem serves 7.4 million seniors, people with disabilities, low-income families and other state and federally sponsored beneficiaries, and National Government Services enrollees (including the Federal Employee Program) in 26 states, making us one of the nations leading providers of health care solutions for public programs. Amerigroup accepts all eligible people regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

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