Clover Health to expand in Savannah

By Savannah Morning News

Posted Sep 6, 2018 at 5:44 PM Updated Sep 6, 2018 at 5:44 PM

Clover Health, a healthcare company using data and technology to improve medical outcomes, is expanding its Medicare Advantage offering in Chatham County, the company announced recently.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019 Clover will be partnering with SouthCoast Health in addition to St. Joseph’s/Candler, Clover’s current local provider. Those eligible would be able to enroll in the plans during the annual enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2018.

“Clover’s momentum in Savannah is the result of our ongoing mission to empower our members to live their healthiest lives,” said Clover’s regional general manager Jeff Ross.

Medicare Advantage plans, sometimes called “Part C”, are offered by private companies such as Clover, who are approved by Medicare. These Medicare Advantage plans can offer enhanced benefits and greater value, compared with traditional Medicare, which is why more than one third of all Medicare beneficiaries have already chosen to be in an Advantage plan.

Savannah was selected to be part of Clover’s expansion based on its receptive customer base and Clover’s ability to grow its high-quality Medicare Advantage plans through top local healthcare providers. In 2019, Clover will expand its Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) options to offer flexible, accessible quality care.

“We are excited to continue our investment in the Savannah, Pooler and Garden City communities and to bring highly-personalized care to seniors in the area,” Ross said.

Currently, Clover serves more than 30,000 seniors eligible for Medicare in parts of Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas.

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