Alignment Health, a tech-enabled Medicare Advantage insurance
company, today announced new Alignment Health Plan options that
offer more value, access and flexibility to 8.3 million
Medicare-eligible adults this Medicare enrollment season. New
offerings include expanded $0-premium Preferred Provider
Organization (PPO) plans, special needs plans for adults eligible
for both Medicare and Medicaid, and new benefits to support today’s
senior lifestyles. Medicare-eligible adults can select from
Alignment’s diverse portfolio of plans during the annual enrollment
period, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 for plan benefits
starting Jan. 1, 2023.1
“Every year, we grow our range of customized
plans, benefits and support for seniors who need and deserve more
choice in their care. This mission is increasingly critical as an
estimated 10,000 U.S. adults turn 65 every day,” said John Kao,
founder and CEO of Alignment Health. “Our model puts our members at
the heart of everything we do: our plans deliver a breadth of
choice and value; our care teams proactively engage members to
ensure the best care experience; and our proprietary technology
empowers us to deliver customized, coordinated care that drives
better health outcomes. As we grow, we continue to show that it is
possible to deliver high-quality care at a lower cost and to do it
at scale. Our 2023 plan offerings and benefits are designed to
empower seniors nationwide to age well, where and how they
choose.”
The new year also means more eligible Americans
can benefit from Alignment’s newest plans and benefits. In 2023,
Alignment is expanding its geographic reach to 1.1 million more
people in 14 new counties, making its plans available in 52 total
markets across Arizona, California, Nevada and North Carolina, as
well as two new states — Florida and Texas.
More value via better benefits at lower
costs PPO plans often come with a monthly premium to give
qualifying members the flexibility and convenience of seeing any
doctor or specialist or using any hospital without a referral. For
2023, Alignment is bringing $0-premium PPO plans to more markets,
including: Santa Cruz County in Arizona; Ventura and Santa Clara
counties in California; Orange County in North Carolina; as well as
El Paso and Hudspeth counties in Texas.
With the number of people who qualify for both
Medicare and Medicaid estimated at 12.3 million and growing,
Alignment is expanding its portfolio of Dual-Eligible Special Needs
Plans (D-SNP) from 24 to 32 counties and also offering additional
benefits for dual-eligible Medicare beneficiaries and those who
qualify for Medicare’s Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. The eight
added markets are in Florida, Nevada and North Carolina.
In select counties in Arizona, California and
Texas, Alignment will offer enhanced benefits to LIS- and
dual-eligible beneficiaries, including financial assistance for gas
and utilities for certain plans, through the federal government’s
Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model. In
Nevada, Alignment is introducing a PPO D-SNP plan in all six
markets — Carson City, Clark, Douglas, Nye, Storey and Washoe
counties.
For seniors diagnosed with chronic conditions
such as diabetes, end-stage renal disease and heart disease, the
company is extending its Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans
(C-SNPs) to more markets in all six states.
More access to care With the
growing diversity of the senior population, Alignment is expanding
two plans tailored to meet the cultural needs of Asian and Hispanic
seniors:
- The Harmony plan – The
Harmony HMO plan offers traditional Eastern wellness services, such
as acupuncture, cupping and gua sha, at no additional cost and a
$50 monthly grocery allowance that can be spent at in-network Asian
grocery stores. It features materials written in Chinese, Korean
and Vietnamese, as well as network providers and service agents
fluent in those languages. For 2023, Harmony will expand to four
more California counties: Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange and San
Francisco.
- The ONE, or “el ÚNICO” in Spanish,
plan – The company is expanding its el ÚNICO plan to
Medicare-eligible adults in Clay, Duval, Manatee and Sarasota
counties in Florida, and El Paso and Hudspeth counties in Texas.
The $0-premium HMO plan features a Spanish-speaking provider
network, Spanish-speaking service agents and in-language member
materials.
More flexibility Among the most
popular benefits that Alignment offers is its ACCESS
On-Demand Concierge “black card,” which works like a debit
card for eligible grocery and over-the-counter items at more than
50,000 retailers nationwide. To provide more flexibility for
important vision, hearing, dental and chiropractic services,
Alignment is adding a separate benefit onto the same card, known as
a “Flex” allowance, for members of specific plans to purchase items
and services like dentures, veneers and cupping, from both
in-network and out-of-network providers.
Reducing social barriers to
health According to Alignment’s 2022 “Social Threats to
Aging Well in America” report released in August, U.S. seniors rank
economic instability, loneliness and food insecurity as the top
three social barriers to their health and wellness in the next
year. Alignment continues to innovate benefits and services that
aim to reduce these types of barriers, including free non-emergency
medical transportation, virtual fitness classes and pet care.
In 2023, the company is offering new benefits
such as a one-month supply of insulin for $35 or less, discounted
pet medication and caregiver support.
As more seniors rely on family and friends for
care and support, Alignment is stepping up to take care of
caregivers with a new $300 to $600 yearly reimbursement for select
plans. Through this benefit, members can submit a form outlining
hours and tasks associated with caregiver support for
reimbursement.
Alignment members also have access to the
company’s 24/7 ACCESS On-Demand Concierge, a dedicated concierge
team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer
health-related questions, schedule medical appointments and arrange
transportation.
For more information on the company’s product
offerings, visit www.alignmenthealthplan.com.
ABOUT ALIGNMENT HEALTHAlignment
Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers
members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. A
tech-enabled Medicare Advantage leader, Alignment offers more than
40 benefits-rich, value-driven plans that serve 38 counties across
four states. The company partners with nationally recognized and
trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care, powered by its
customized care model, 24/7 concierge care team and purpose-built
technology, AVA®. Based in California, the company’s
mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality
for members every day. As it expands its offerings and grows its
national footprint, Alignment upholds its core values of leading
with a serving heart and putting the senior first. For more
information, visit www.alignmenthealth.com.
Media Contact:Priya ShahmPR,
Inc. for Alignment Healthalignment@mpublicrelations.com
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1 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data, September
2022 MA State/County Penetration,
https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/MCRAdvPartDEnrolData/MA-State-County-Penetration
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