Amerigroup Florida and Better Health Plans Change Brand Name to Simply Healthcare. MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simply Healthcare has announced that the Amerigroup Florida and Better Health Medicaid plans will change brand names to Simply Healthcare, effective December 2018.
On February 1, 2018, Amerigroup Community Care changed its name. We are now Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Healthcare Solutions (Anthem). Your contract and participation statuses with us have not changed. However, you should have received an Amendment by Notification or Amendment by Mutual Consent to your contract.
As one of the nation's leading health plans,
Amerigroup serves millions of members in
state-sponsored programs across the nation. Each
Amerigroup plan is unique to the
state it serves.
We also offer Medicare plans in these states:
- Arizona.
- New Jersey.
- New Mexico.
- Tennessee.
- Texas.
- Washington.
If you have Amerigroup:
You must call 1-800-878-3192 and change to BlueCare or United Healthcare to be able to have Medical Care as your Prmary Care Provider.Amerigroup Community Care is a managed care company chosen by the state of Tennessee as one of two health plans that provide health care coverage to people who qualify for TennCarein the Middle Tennessee region.
Simplyhealth medical insurance provides cover for health care costs such as dental and optical as well as physiotherapy, osteotherapy and other complementary therapies used for physical injury or illness.
Amerigroup Florida and Better Health are currently affiliates of Simply Healthcare. Also, care providers who serve the plans' Medicaid consumers will not be required to make changes and can use the same provider IDs, contacts and claims filing processes.
With Amerigroup, you get lots of extra benefits you can really use:
- A dental exam and cleaning every six months for members 21 and older.
- A vision exam and glasses each year for members 21 and older.
- Free over-the-counter medicine.
- Free Boys & Girls Club memberships for kids age 6-18.
- Taking Care of Baby and Me®
Dental Care
Amerigroup covers dental services that are medically necessary as a result of an accidental injury for which treatment is covered as a basic health service. The treatment must be requested within 60 days of the injury. Your children can get dental care through the Smiles For Children Program.To be eligible, you must have limited income and resources and be in one of the groups covered by Medicaid:
- pregnant women.
- children.
- people with disabilities.
- people age 65 and older.
Amerigroup is a health insurance plan that serves people who get Medicaid. We help our members get the care and services needed to get and stay healthy.
Once approved for Medicaid, you can enroll with Amerigroup by: Calling 1-888-GA-ENROLL (1-888-423-6765). Tell them you want to choose Amerigroup.
Currently, Amerigroup offers health care services through three government programs that target different segments of the country's low-income population: Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare.
Amerigroup is a United States health insurance and managed health care provider.
Amerigroup.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|
| Products | Publicly funded health care program management |
| Number of employees | 7,080 (12/31/2012) |
| Parent | Anthem Inc. |
| Website | |
Amerigroup members get comprehensive general dental care through a primary care dentist (PCD), including checkups, cleanings, fillings and extractions. Your PCD can refer you to a dental specialist if you need special dental care. You can also get emergency dental care if you need it.
You do not need a referral from your PCP for these services:
Behavioral health care for mental health, alcohol or substance abuse services from a provider in our plan. Emergency care.Is the Amerivantage Dual Coordination (HMO SNP) plan an HMO or a PPO? Amerigroup offers HMO-based D-SNP products with network restrictions.
Currently, managed care is the most common health care delivery system in Medicaid. In 2007, nearly two-thirds of all Medicaid beneficiaries are enrolled in some form of managed care – mostly, traditional health maintenance organizations (HMO) and primary care case management (PCCM) arrangements.
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan also helps local communities obtain grants. Like many insurance companies, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan's product offerings include HMO plans.
As a new Medicaid member, you'll have 90 days to change your plan if you don't choose one, the state will assign one to you. The state allows Medicaid members to switch their health plans once per year. When you're allowed to change your coverage, the state will notify you.
NCQA Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2016-2017 - Summary Report (Medicaid)
| Rating | Plan Name | Consumer Satisfaction |
|---|
| 3.0 | Aetna Better Health of Texas | 3.5 |
| 2.5 | Parkland Community Health Plan | 3.0 |
| 1.5 | United Healthcare - Texas | 3.5 |
| Partial Data Reported | Amerigroup Insurance Company | I |
Call Member Services at 1-800-600-4441 (TTY 711) to ask for an exercise kit. Children should have a safe place to get active, make friends and have fun. Boys & Girls Clubs offer all of this and more to kids in your community. And with Amerigroup, you can get a membership, worth up to $40, for free.
UHC is a great choice for people who want the option to manage their health care electronically. UHC also offers Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans. Why we picked it: UnitedHealthcare has excellent financial strength ratings and has a network of PPOs across the nation. Its online health care services are excellent.
Amerigroup's Nurse HelpLine telephone number is 1-800-600-4441 and is listed on the member ID card. This helps ensure that members have an additional avenue of access to health care information when needed. Features of the Nurse HelpLine are as follows: Available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
People with private insurance are healthier and wealthier than those on Medicaid, and in ways not fully controlled for in statistical analyses. This is relevant because one substantial difference between Medicaid and most private coverage is the level of cost-sharing. Medicaid is nearly free.
Amerigroup is a United States health insurance and managed health care provider.
Amerigroup.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|
| Founded | 1994 (as AMERICAID Community Care) 1996 (as Amerigroup) |
| Headquarters | United States |
Amerigroup is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Amerigroup depends on contract renewal. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premiums unless you have full Medicaid coverage. This information is not a complete description of benefits.
Self-referral — Amerigroup does not require referrals to participating specialists. Requirements listed are for network providers. Nonparticipating providers and facilities are required to submit prior authorization requests for all elective services by calling 1-800-454-3730; faxed or online requests are not accepted.
Amerigroup is a leading managed care company dedicated to improving lives and promoting healthier communities. We are making health care simpler for individuals served by Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program and other State-sponsored health programs. We also serve individuals who are Medicare-eligible.
Amerigroup has been helping Texas families get the health-care benefits they need since 1996. We have helped millions of Texans get and stay healthy. Amerigroup works with thousands of doctors, specialists, and hospitals throughout Texas, and we partner with many local community organizations.
Amerivantage Dual Coordination (HMO D-SNP) is a 2020 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan plan by Amerigroup. This plan from Amerigroup works with Medicare to give you significant coverage beyond original Medicare. All Medicare SNPs also provide Medicare additional Part-D drug coverage.
Amerigroup began as AMERICAID Community Care in 1994 and was initially aimed at the health care problems of children, mothers and pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid. Amerigroup became a publicly traded corporation in the fall of 2001.
Amerivantage Dual Coordination (HMO SNP) is a D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state. Medicaid program. Enrollment in Amerivantage Dual Coordination (HMO SNP) depends on contract renewal.
