Allwell From Peach State Health Plan Available For 2018 Medicare Enrollment Period

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Oct 23, 2017, 11:30 ET

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Open enrollment is underway for those who are eligible for Medicare next year. For the first time, Peach State Health Plan is offering Medicare Advantage products, branded as Allwell from Peach State Health Plan. The new plan will be effective Jan. 1, 2018.

Allwell from Peach State Health Plan will provide plans and coverage for residents in 34 counties throughout Georgia. Allwell from Peach State Health Plan will offer Medicare Advantage products in five additional counties next year: Gwinnett, Clayton, Fayette, Henry and Rockdale.

Medicare is a government health insurance program for people age 65 or older. It may also cover certain younger people with disabilities, as well as those suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Medicare beneficiaries can compare and purchase a plan that will meet their healthcare and budget needs during the Open Enrollment period through Dec. 7, 2017. Consumers and their family members can compare and purchase Allwell products on our web site at allwell.pshpgeorgia.com.

Allwell from Peach State Health Plan's products include a variety of benefits: including vision, dental, hearing, over-the counter medications and supplies at no cost to members and gym memberships.

"We are pleased to expand our Medicare Advantage products and services for the second year in a row to continue our mission of providing quality-focused healthcare options," said Patrick Healy, president and CEO of Peach State Health Plan. "Our benefit package and network options offer a competitive alternative to existing products in the market and aligns with our purpose of transforming the health of the community one person at a time."

Peach State Health Plan has been providing healthcare services to Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members in Georgia since 2006. The health plan currently serves more than 400,000 members across the state.

About Peach State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions. Peach State Health Plan serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® population in partnership with Georgia Families. The organization also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter, and its Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan. Peach State Health Plan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise. For more information visit www.pshpgeorgia.com.

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Peach State Health Plan is contracted with Medicare for HMO and HMO SNP plans, and with the Georgia Medicaid program. Enrollment in Peach State Health Plan depends on contract renewal.

Allwell is an HMO/PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Allwell depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits.

Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums, and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year.

SOURCE Peach State Health Plan