Why Choose Anthem Medicare Coverage?
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Choosing your Medicare coverage is an important decision—but it doesn’t need to be difficult. At Anthem, we’re here to help make that decision simple and stress-free. Our informative guides and articles take the guesswork out of understanding Medicare. We support your health and wellbeing with additional benefits you won’t get with Original Medicare alone. And with flexible plan options, it’s easy to find the right coverage for your unique needs.
Anthem Essential Extras
Living your healthiest life is about more than just doctor visits. At Anthem, we promote safe and healthy living with additional benefits not included with Original Medicare. These no-cost benefits take a whole-health approach to supporting your physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Many of our Medicare Advantage plans offer dental, vision, hearing, transportation2, 3, over-the-counter benefits, and more.
Some of our Medicare Advantage plans also include additional options that may allow you to choose one or sometimes two of our Essential Extras benefits. Here are just a few of the no-cost benefits you can choose from:
Utilities 1, 2
A quarterly allowance toward the payment of utilities 1, 2 like gas, electric, internet and cellular bills.
Dental, Vision, and Hearing Allowance
Receive an annual allowance for dental, vision, and hearing care above your existing plan benefit.
Groceries 1, 2
Purchase groceries 1, 2 with a monthly allowance that supports healthy living.
Assistive Devices
An annual allowance for assistive and safety devices, such as handrails, shower stools, reaching devices and more.
Transportation 2, 3
Receive rides to health-related appointments and visits to the pharmacy.
Benefits may vary based on the plan you choose and where you live.
These are just a few of the no-cost benefits you can choose from. Learn more about Anthem Essential Extras in our detailed article.
A Trusted Network of Providers
Our Medicare plans offer a broad network of doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies. We continually work with care providers and pharmacies across the country to ensure you’ll have excellent choices when it comes to doctors.
Find out if your doctor is in our network
Get More With Medicare Advantage
Many of our Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) offer broad healthcare coverage in one convenient plan. You’ll get all the benefits of Original Medicare (Parts A and B), along with other valuable benefits to support your everyday health and living, which may include:
Prescription Drug (Part D) Coverage
Most of our Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug coverage.
Over-the-counter (OTC) Benefit
We support your health goals with coverage for OTC health products.
No-cost Fitness Programs
Our Medicare Advantage plans promote healthy living with a no-cost SilverSneakers® fitness program.
24/7 Telehealth Visits
Attend doctor visits by computer, tablet or smartphone in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
Contact your doctor, a trusted caregiver, or emergency services at the push of a button.
Benefits may vary based on the plan you choose and where you live.
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What Is Original Medicare Part A And Part B?
1 Members may receive a monthly or quarterly allowance in the form of a benefits prepaid card to pay for a wide range of approved groceries and utilities. Unused amounts will expire at the end of the month or quarter. Benefits vary by plan.
2 Depending on your plan, the benefits listed may be available through the Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design Model or to eligible members as Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI). You may qualify for SSBCI if you have a high risk for hospitalization and require intensive care coordination to manage chronic conditions such as Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Lung Disorders, Cardiovascular Disorders, Chronic Heart Failure, or Diabetes. For a full list of chronic conditions or to learn more about other eligibility requirements needed to qualify for SSBCI benefits, please refer to Chapter 4 in the plan's Evidence of Coverage.
3 Transportation services are issued as one-way trips and provided on an annual basis. Benefits vary by plan.
The Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. This is a benefits card that can only be used at certain Mastercard merchants participating in this program and will be authorized for qualified purchases as set forth in your Terms and Conditions. Valid only in the U.S. No cash access. Other languages are available upon request.
Anthem, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare Contract, offers HMO, HMO D-SNP, and LPPO plans. Anthem HMO D-SNP plans additionally contract with state Medicaid programs. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Retiree Solutions, a Medicare Organization with a Medicare Contract in New York, offers LPPO plans. Anthem Blue Cross Retiree Solutions, a Medicare Organization with a Medicare Contract in New York, offers LPPO plans. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Retiree Solutions, and Anthem Blue Cross Retiree Solutions plans depend on contract renewal.