PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SCAN Health Plan Arizona announced today its 2015 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan (MAPD) benefits for Maricopa and Pima counties. The SCAN Classic (HMO) plan will continue to include comprehensive preventive and hospital care plus complete prescription drug coverage – with no monthly plan premiums and no deductibles.
In addition, Optum Medical Network will join the SCAN Health Plan provider network effective January 1, 2015. Formerly known as Lifeprint, Optum Medical Network includes a large network of primary care physicians, specialists and hospitals throughout the greater Phoenix area. As a result, SCAN members in Maricopa County will have access to an expanded network of primary care and specialty physicians. Members will also continue to have access to DaVita HealthCare Partners Medical Group.
“We listen to our members and work hard to meet their wants and needs when it comes to their health benefits,” said Wendy Karsten, vice president and general manager for SCAN Health Plan Arizona. “That is why we are particularly pleased to announce our expanded network. It provides seniors with even more choice, and we know that is important."
The SCAN Classic benefits in Maricopa and Pima counties include:
- No monthly premium.
- No co-payments for primary care office visits.
- No co-payments for annual physical exams.
- No co-payments for screenings for breast, prostate and colorectal cancers.
- No charge for diabetic supplies (lancets, test strips, monitor) and diabetic self-management training.
- Free access to Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program.
Seniors and others on Medicare can enroll in SCAN Classic during the annual enrollment period of Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2014. During this time Medicare beneficiaries may choose to switch their health plan or move from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan (or move back to Original Medicare) with their new elections taking effect January 1, 2015.
SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans. For 35 years SCAN has been focusing exclusively on the unique needs of seniors and others on Medicare. The company currently has nearly 170,000 members in California and Arizona. Further information may be obtained at scanhealthplan.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/scanhealthplanarizona.
SCAN Health Plan is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in SCAN Health Plan Arizona depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, co-payments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or co-payments may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Other providers are available in our network.
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