WAUSAU– Aspirus Health Plan, a north-central Wisconsin health plan provider serving 18 counties, is now offering Medicare Advantage coverage for seniors in central Wisconsin. The Medicare Advantage plans provide access to Aspirus doctors, specialists, and advanced practitioners.
Offering Medicare Advantage plans helps strengthen Aspirus’ commitment to patients and the communities Aspirus serves. The plans are unique in that they offer an extra level of coordination between the health plan and the patient’s Aspirus care team, all while offering additional benefits compared to traditional Medicare.
The Medicare Advantage plans include the following benefits:
• Zero and low premium plans
• Prescription drug coverage
* Vision coverage and eyewear allowance
* Routine dental and optional additional coverage
* Hearing aid coverage
* Worldwide emergency coverage
* Silver Sneakers membership
“At Aspirus Health Plan, we believe in going well beyond the basics, with Medicare Advantage coverage that provides access to a quality network and benefits, such as $0 primary care visits, preferred pharmacy copays and over-the-counter benefits,” said Brett Davis, President of Aspirus Health Plan.
Those eligible can now explore their 2021 Medicare plan options and are able to enroll in a new plan beginning October 15 through December 7.
Aspirus Health Plan has partnered with UCare based out of Minnesota as plan administrator.
To learn more about Medicare Advantage plans from Aspirus Health Plan visit aspirushealthplan.com/medicare.
For a complete list of available plans, please contact 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/seven days a week, or consult www.medicare.gov.
About Aspirus-
Aspirus is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 8,700 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and six hospitals in Wisconsin, 50 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes and a broad network of physicians. Aspirus has been recognized for three consecutive years by IBM Watson Health as a Top 15 Health System in its annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country. For more information, visit aspirus.org.
About UCare-
UCare is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health care and administrative services to more than 500,000-plus members throughout Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin. UCare partners with health care providers, counties, and community organizations to create and deliver Medicare, Medicaid and Individual & Family health plans.