Blue Cross & Blue Shield Introduces Ability to Reach Doctors through Remote Access Technologies to Its Medicare Advantage Pla...
October 17 2016 - 12:42PM
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Plans Are Available during Medicare’s Annual
Election Period
Members of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem)’s Medicare
Advantage (MA) plans in New Hampshire will have coverage for
reaching doctors through remote access technologies starting in
2017. Members can contact a U.S.-based, board-certified network
doctor on a secure connection over the Internet via a smart phone,
tablet or computer. It will be available at no extra cost in for
members in Anthem’s MA plans in New Hampshire.
Anthem offers several MA plans in New Hampshire, including a
traditional HMO called Anthem MediBlue Plus HMO, an HMO that
coordinates care for people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid
called Anthem MediBlue Coordination Plus HMO (available at $0
premium if eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid) and a Local PPO
called Anthem MediBlue Access. These plans will be sold during
Medicare’s Annual Election period, which begins Oct 15 and
continues through Dec. 7 with an effective Jan. 1, 2017.
These plans feature the ability to reach doctors for medical and
behavioral health services through remote access technologies at $0
copay. To access these technologies, participants can visit a
U.S.-based, board certified doctor of their choice on a secure
connection over the Internet via a smart phone, tablet or computer
using LiveHealth Online, a website that allows patients to connect
with doctors 24/7.
“This technology can be a great alternative in a number of
situations, including accessing health care on evenings and
weekends, for people living in rural areas or who travel a lot, and
those with mobility issues,” said John Caby, Medicare president of
Anthem’s east region.
Doctors can send prescriptions if needed directly to a member’s
pharmacy of choice where they may be paid by the member’s MA or
Medicare prescription drug plan. A summary of each visit is created
and can be forwarded to the patient’s primary care doctor with
their permission, supporting continuity of care and collaboration
among providers.
Anthem’s traditional HMO and its Access LPPO are available in
Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and Strafford
counties. Its Coordination Plus HMO is available in all those
counties, plus Grafton County. In addition to MA plans, Anthem
offers Medicare Supplement plans and standalone PDP plans across
New Hampshire. For details about plans in your area, call (855)
878-1101 or visit www.anthem.com/shop.
Anthem is a PPO plan, an HMO plan and a PDP with a Medicare
contract. Enrollment in Anthem depends on contract renewal. This
information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the
plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and
restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or
co-payments/co-insurance may change on Jan. 1 of each year. The
formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at
any time. You will receive notice when necessary. LiveHealth Online
is the trade name of Health Management Corporation, a separate
company providing telehealth services on behalf of Anthem.
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.
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.
Anthem MediBlue Plus (HMO) Customer Service: 1-855-310-2473
Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Customer Service:
1-855-304-1787
Anthem Blue MedicareRx Standard (PDP) Customer Service:
1-866-755-2776
Anthem Blue MedicareRx Plus (PDP) Customer Service:
1-866-755-2776
Anthem Blue MedicareRx Premier (PDP) Customer Service:
1-866-755-2776
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About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem
Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc., HMO plans are administered by
Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. and underwritten by
Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Inc. 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 Blue Shield Association. Additional information
about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire
is available at www.anthem.com. Also follow us on Twitter at
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New HampshireColin Manning,
(603) 541-2055colin.manning@anthem.com