July 30, 2020 NEWS FROM OSCAR
Plans to expand individual and family plans to 19 states and 47
markets, including 19 new markets, pending regulatory approvals.(1)
Announces Virtual Primary Care, bringing longitudinal telehealth
and a suite of additional incentives to members for just $0.(2)
Virtual Urgent Care offering expanded to include $0 drugs and
labs.
Oscar,
the first tech-driven health insurance company, today announced plans to launch
its new $0 Virtual Primary Care product and expand to a total of 19 states and
47 markets in 2021. The company will offer health insurance to individuals and
families in four new states and 19 new markets during the upcoming Open
Enrollment period, pending regulatory approvals.
Virtual Primary Care is the latest addition to the suite of Oscar
Care features that provide a personalized experience for Oscar members. Oscar
Care, which includes access to Oscar designated virtual primary and urgent
providers, offers our members with Individual and Family Plans:
Virtual Primary Care: $0, unlimited virtual
visits with a dedicated team of Oscar primary care providers.(3) Tier 1
prescriptions, DME, labs, diagnostic imaging orders(4) and initial specialist
referrals prescribed by an Oscar Primary Care provider are also $0.(5) Oscar
Primary Care also will bring some care directly to members in their homes, by
offering $0 vitals monitoring kits and in-home lab draws,(6) when ordered by an
Oscar Primary Care provider.
Virtual Urgent Care: 24/7 access to Oscar
Virtual Urgent Care Providers at $0 for whenever a member needs to see a doctor
quickly.(7) Tier 1 prescriptions and labs are $0 when prescribed by our virtual
urgent care providers, too.(8)
Care Teams: Dedicated Care Guides, including a nurse,
who know the member’s medical history, help them navigate their plan, and
connect them with in-network providers.
“With the launch of Oscar Primary Care, Oscar is making even more
unprecedented, cost- effective plans available,” said Oscar Co-Founder and CEO
Mario Schlosser. “Americans consistently cite cost, quality and convenience as
their biggest struggles with the healthcare system - our new offering solves
for all of them.”
Oscar Expansion Markets
2021 will mark the fourth consecutive year Oscar expands its
footprint to offer affordable care designed around members’ health, budget,
family, and community needs.
As a part of the 2021 expansion, Oscar will offer Individual and
Family Plans for the first time in: Arkansas (Little Rock and Fayetteville),
North Carolina (Asheville), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), and four markets in Iowa,
including Des Moines and Sioux City.
We also will expand our existing state footprints to Boulder,
Colorado, three markets in Northeast Pennsylvania, multiple markets across
Florida, including Jacksonville, Sarasota, and Tallahassee, and across new
counties in Phoenix, AZ, San Francisco, CA, and Columbus, OH.
Oscar Virtual Primary Care Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming how Americans access health
care and accelerating demand for virtual services. While just 11% of U.S.
consumers used telemedicine in 2019, 76% are interested in using virtual care
following the outbreak, according to McKinsey.
Oscar will offer Virtual Primary Care in 10 markets in 2021:
Miami, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Palm Beach, FL, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX,
Austin, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, Denver, CO, and New York, NY,
pending regulatory approval.
The specifics of Oscar’s 2021 insurance plan portfolio are still
being reviewed by regulators. Details regarding pricing, network partners, and
added benefits will be available closer to the open enrollment period this
fall. In the meantime, more information can be found at www.hioscar.com.
About Oscar
Oscar is the first health insurance company built to make health
care easy. Headquartered in New York City, Oscar has been challenging the
health care system's status quo since our founding in 2012, developing seamless
technology and providing personalized support to help our members navigate
their health care. Oscar was the first insurer to offer $0, 24/7 telemedicine
to members and to integrate direct scheduling with providers through our app.
Oscar plans also include access to a network of first-rate
physicians and hospitals, as well as a personalized Care Team that supports
members every step of the way, from finding a doctor to navigating costs. Oscar
is known for its easy-to-use digital tools, including a website and mobile app
that let members view their health history, speak directly with their Care
Teams and virtual providers, and access their account information.
All products and services are provided exclusively by or through
operating subsidiaries of Mulberry Health Inc., including Oscar Insurance
Company and its affiliates. Say hi or learn more at https://www.hioscar.com or
follow us at https://twitter.com/OscarHealth.
Media Contact: Jackie Kahn, Head of Communications;
jkahn@hioscar.com; 202-538-0128
Footnotes
(1) Market
numbers are based on Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs); Oscar entrance into
and disclosure of all specific cities and counties within each MSA are pending
regulatory approvals.
(2) Not
available in CA.
(3) Oscar
Virtual Primary Care providers are employed by Oscar Medical Group and are not
employed by Oscar Insurance.
(4) Some
prescriptions and orders are unavailable via virtual visits. Other exclusions
apply.
(5) Not
available in CA. Some exclusions apply.
(6) Not
available in all markets, including Los Angeles, CA or Denver, CO.
(7) Available
on most Oscar plans.
(8) Some Tier
1 prescriptions are unavailable via virtual visits. Other exclusions apply.
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