- Anthem will be adding SCCH to its preferred list of care providers for its Medicare Advantage plans.
- Beginning in August 2018, SCCH’s care providers will be considered in-network for these health plans, resulting in lower out-of-pocket costs for consumers compared to seeing a care provider outside of Anthem’s network.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana (Anthem) is committed to increasing consumer access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. As part of this commitment, Anthem and Sullivan County Community Hospital announced today that Anthem will be adding SCCH to its preferred list of care providers for its Medicare Advantage plans. Beginning in August 2018, SCCH’s care providers will be considered in-network for these health plans, resulting in lower out-of-pocket costs for consumers compared to seeing a care provider outside of Anthem’s network.
“Anthem is pleased SCCH will be joining our care provider network, which will help further ensure consumers have a broader selection of cost-effective options when seeking medical care,” said David McNichols, President of Anthem’s Medicare Central Region. “We look forward to working with SCCH, its care providers, and staff to help residents of Sullivan County and the surrounding areas lead healthier lives.”
Sullivan County Community Hospital gives consumers access to a variety of outpatient services, including rehabilitation therapies, pain management, wound care, outpatient surgery and infusion, sleep studies, radiology, emergency room, and senior behavioral health. A 25-bed critical access facility with a 100-year history, SCCH also provides medical/surgical, intensive coronary care, and obstetrics services on an inpatient basis.
“Our patient clinics and the hospital are now part of Anthem’s Medicare Advantage network. This ensures that more consumers in our community have access to local quality healthcare,” noted Michelle Franklin, CEO at Sullivan County Community Hospital. “We take pride in being our community’s healthcare partner close to home.”
Anthem currently offers a number of health plans that meet the needs of individuals eligible for Medicare. These plans include Anthem MediBlue Plus, Anthem MediBlue Access, Anthem MediBlue Dual Advantage, and Anthem MediBlue Access Basic.
Some consumers are eligible to enroll in a Medicare plan today. These individuals include those who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits; consumers who qualify for a special enrollment period, such as those who recently moved; or individuals who are turning 65 and newly eligible for Medicare.
Date: August 16, 2018
Source: business wire