Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Launches Medicare Special Needs Plan in Milwaukee Area
Plan Offers Enhanced Benefits for People Eligible for Both Medicaid and Medicare
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is launching a Dual-Eligible Special Needs Medicare Plan, known as a DSNP, in the Milwaukee area, including Kenosha, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. This plan coordinates benefits for people eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
DSNPs are the largest and fastest growing type of the special needs plans[i].
“People eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare often have complex health care needs,”[ii] explained David McNichols, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s central region president for Medicare. “This plan helps to coordinate care with the goal of delivering better outcomes.”
The plan is called Anthem Dual Advantage (HMO SNP) and was available for enrollment beginning Oct. 15 with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2015. It features $0 premiums and $0 copays as well as dental and vision benefits, an allowance for over-the-counter health care items, a hearing aid allowance, online doctor’s visits and free membership at participating SilverSneakers® fitness centers.
People wanting more information about any of the company’s plans, including the new special needs plan or traditional Medicare Advantage plan, can call (855) 878-1113.
Anthem is a PPO plan and an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Anthem depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on Jan. 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Premiums, co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details.
About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWi), which underwrites or administers the PPO and indemnity policies; Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (Compcare), which underwrites or administers the HMO policies; and Compcare and BCBSWi collectively, which underwrite or administer the POS policies. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/healthjoinin, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealthJoinIn, or visit our YouTube channel atwww.youtube.com/healthjoinin.
