Anthem enhances choices with new services
including nutrition support and counseling, fitness trackers, service dog
support, and pest control
October 01, 2019 09:08 AM Eastern Daylight
Time
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue
Shield in Wisconsin (Anthem) announced today enhancements to its wellness
services offered in many of the company’s 2020 Medicare Advantage plans. As
part of its commitment to helping consumers improve their health and
well-being, Anthem is giving its members the option of 10 wellness services to
choose from – adding four new services compared to its 2019 health plans:
nutritional support, a fitness device and member engagement programs, service
animal support, and pest control. Anthem 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 year’s Medicare annual election period.
“When we looked at the underlying medical,
behavioral, and environmental obstacles our members face, we designed an
expanded menu of wellness services”
The Essential Extras package, which contains
the 10 service choices, will be offered to consumers enrolled in select
counties in the following 2020 Medicare Advantage plans: Anthem MediBlue Dual
Advantage (HMO D-SNP) and Anthem MediBlue Plus (HMO).
“When we looked at the underlying medical,
behavioral, and environmental obstacles our members face, we designed an expanded
menu of wellness services,” said David McNichols, President of Anthem’s
Medicare Central 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 that have the Essential Extras package will be able to select
one of the 10 services listed below, at no extra cost. Members should consult
their Evidence of Coverage document for specific benefit details as benefits
may vary by plan.
·
Healthy Nutrition:
Based on qualifying clinical criteria, access to eight (8) sessions per year
with a dietitian who can provide nutritional education support as well as
monthly delivery of pantry staples (nonperishable items) to help make dietary
changes. (New in 2020)
·
Pest Control:
Quarterly preventive treatments to regulate or eliminate the intrusion of
household pests that may impact a chronic condition. (New in 2020)
·
Health and Fitness
Tracker: The member is provided a fitness tracker device as well as membership
in programs to promote improved physical and mind fitness. (New in
2020)
·
Service Dog Support:
Up to $500 annual allowance to help pay for items used to care for a member’s
service dog, such as leashes and vests. The dog must be certified under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. (New in 2020)
·
Healthy Food
Deliveries: Up to 16 delivered meals four times each calendar year (64 total)
to support members who are either discharged from an overnight stay at a
hospital, have a Body Mass Index (BMI) more than 25 or less than 18, or has an
A1C level more than 9.0.
·
Transportation: Up to
60 one-way trips per year to health-related appointments or to obtain a service
covered by the health plan.
·
Personal Home Helper:
Up to 124 hours of an in-home personal care aide for assistance with activities
of daily living such as dressing, grooming, & bathing.
·
Assistive Devices: Up
to a $500 allowance for safety devices such as ADA toilet seats, shower stools,
hand-held shower heads, and reaching devices.
·
Day Center Visits: Up
to one (1) visit per week for adult day center services, in order to help older
adults who need supervision and assistance.
·
Alternative Medicine:
Up to 24 acupuncture and/or therapeutic massage visits each calendar year.
Individuals who are interested in joining one
of these health plans can enroll during this year’s 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 Anthem’s 2020 Medicare Advantage plans.
For more details about these health plan
benefits and Anthem’s Medicare plans, consumers can call (855) 878-1113, 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. Consumers can also visit
the company’s online store at https://shop.anthem.com/medicare.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an HMO plan
with a Medicare contract. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an HMO DSNP plan
with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Wisconsin Medicaid program.
Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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
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About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade
name of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWI), Compcare Health Services
Insurance Corporation (Compcare), and Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company
(WCIC). BCBSDWI underwrites or administers the PPO and indemnity policies and
underwrites the out of network benefits in POS policies offered by Compcare or
WCIC; Compcare underwrites or administers HMO or POS policies; WCIC underwrites
or administers Well Priority HMO or 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
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Contacts
Hieu Nguyen
(202) 510-8848
hieu.nguyen2@anthem.com
(202) 510-8848
hieu.nguyen2@anthem.com
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