Global health service company Cigna today announced it will launch a new Medicare Advantage (MA) plan in the Nashville metropolitan area. In addition to Cigna’s existing Medicare Supplement, Part D and MA HMO plans for the region, a new MA PPO offering will first be available for Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP). All plans will be effective on January 1, 2020.
Global health service company Cigna today announced it will launch a new Medicare Advantage (MA) plan in the Nashville metropolitan area. In addition to Cigna’s existing Medicare Supplement, Part D and MA HMO plans for the region, a new MA PPO offering will first be available for Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP). All plans will be effective on January 1, 2020.
- $5 primary doctor copay
- $0 drug deductible
- $0 copay for many prescription drugs
- Dental allowance of up to $1,000 for preventive or comprehensive non-cosmetic dental services at any licensed provider
- Vision and hearing services
- Fitness program, which includes access to most YMCAs and access to classes where available (both at the YMCAs and other in-network facilities).
- Meal benefit following hospital discharge
- Credit of up to $300 toward your annual Part B premium
- Acupuncture allowance of up to $300 annually
- 24-hour health information line
- Telehealth
Cigna’s HMO offerings include $0 premium plans with competitive benefits for the Nashville area, such as $5 copays to see specialists and a $1,500 dental allowance. Cigna’s HMO plans this year include no referrals required for specialist services, a dental allowance and up to a $300 credit toward your annual Part B premium and fitness programs, including access to most local YMCAs.
Cigna’s physician engagement model focuses on working with health care professionals to tailor incentives and solutions specific to individual needs. For patients, this means their doctors spend time understanding their current health and identifying potential health risks to prevent future illness. By focusing on preventive care, Cigna can help doctors diagnose health conditions early and create the opportunity for individuals to make lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.
“With Cigna’s Medicare headquarters in Nashville, this is a community that we truly understand,” said Greg Allen, Market President Tennessee. “We are delighted to connect our neighbors with affordable, quality care from local doctors and pharmacies and promote overall health and wellness.”
Date: October 14, 2019
Source: Business Wire