Annual enrollment

The Silver&Fit Program Offers New Fitness and Well-being Benefits through Medicare Advantage Plans During This Open Enrollment Season

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program, a popular fitness program provided through many Medicare Advantage plans, provides Medicare beneficiaries more options for getting fit and staying fit in 2023. The program already provides members access to 15,000+ standard and 5,000+ premium fitness centers. Offerings include national name brand chains, YMCAs, and boutique fitness studios. For those who prefer to work out at home, the program provides more than 8,600 on-demand exercise videos, including cycling, dance, Pilates, cardio, strength, yoga, HIIT, and meditation. Members can also schedule phone, video, or chat sessions with a certified health coach to support their lifestyle, nutrition, stress, sleep, or exercise goals. Other features include the ability to personalize workout plans and choose a 14-day exercise program that best fits the member's needs. Through the Silver&Fit Connected!™ program, members can monitor and track their steps and activity via a variety of wearable fitness trackers or apps, then earn rewards for their steps and activity.

Key Points: 
  • The program already provides members access to 15,000+ standard and 5,000+ premium fitness centers.
  • Other features include the ability to personalize workout plans and choose a 14-day exercise program that best fits the member's needs.
  • Additionally, the MA Open Enrollment Period, which runs from January 1 March 31, 2023, allows MA members to change their MA plan.
  • For information about whether a specific Medicare plan includes the Silver&Fit program, consumers can contact their health plan, call 1-800-MEDICARE, or view the list of participating Silver&Fit Medicare plans here: https://www.silverandfit.com/health-plans .

Medicare Open Enrollment Choices Like the Silver&Fit® Program Offer Affordable Gym Memberships through Medicare Advantage

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Silver&Fit Program is one of the nation's leading healthy aging and exercise programs.

Key Points: 
  • The Silver&Fit Program is one of the nation's leading healthy aging and exercise programs.
  • program that helps members monitor their steps and activity via a wearable fitness tracker or a favorite fitness app.
  • Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 December 7 and providesMedicare beneficiaries the opportunity to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan.
  • Additionally, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, which runs from January 1 March 31, allows MA members to change their MA plan.

Anhelo Launches First Spanish-Language Medicare Plan Finder

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Monday, October 25, 2021

The powerful self-service tool is the first of its kind offering Latino seniors a personalized Medicare plan comparison experience 100% in-language, offering greater access to plan information.

Key Points: 
  • The powerful self-service tool is the first of its kind offering Latino seniors a personalized Medicare plan comparison experience 100% in-language, offering greater access to plan information.
  • Anhelo's Medicare plan finder , accessible online across all devices, allows customers to compare costs and plan benefits from among some of the largest Medicare Advantage plan carriers, including vision and dental coverage.
  • Moreover, according to a survey commissioned by Anhelo, nearly 70% of Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries said they had only some or little knowledge of Medicare.
  • The launch of Anhelo's Medicare plan finder coincides with the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which lasts from October 15 through December 7.

Healthfirst Helps Make It Easier for People to Understand and Enroll in Medicare Advantage Plans

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

People can call 1-877-741-6486 or visit HFMedicarePlanInfo.org to learn more and sign up for a free Medicare education seminar.

Key Points: 
  • People can call 1-877-741-6486 or visit HFMedicarePlanInfo.org to learn more and sign up for a free Medicare education seminar.
  • It offers market-leading products to fit every life stage, including Medicaid plans, Medicare Advantage plans, Long-Term Care plans, Qualified Health plans, Essential Plans, and individual and small group plans.
  • Healthfirst serves members in New York City and on Long Island, as well as in Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, and Orange counties.
  • Healthfirst has the largest Medicare Advantage membership in the NY metropolitan area, including New York City, Nassau, Westchester, and the Lower Hudson Valley.

Adverum Presents 2-Year OPTIC Data Demonstrating Sustained Durability and Promising Safety Profile from Single Intravitreal Injection of ADVM-022 in Wet AMD Patients Who Previously Required Frequent Anti-VEGF Injections

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Friday, October 1, 2021

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVM), a clinical-stage gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in ocular and rare diseases, today announced new long-term data from the OPTIC clinical trial of ADVM-022 single, in-office intravitreal (IVT) injection gene therapy in patients requiring frequent anti-VEGF injections for their neovascular or wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Safety and efficacy data from patients followed through 2 years post injection are being presented at the Retina Society’s 54th Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The presentation is available on the Publications page in the Pipeline section of Adverum’s website.

Key Points: 
  • Safety and efficacy data from patients followed through 2 years post injection are being presented at the Retina Societys 54th Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Dr. Fischer stated, We continue to analyze all data from patients receiving ADVM-022 in OPTIC and our INFINITY study in diabetic macular edema.
  • "I look forward to continuing to provide input into the future development plans forADVM-022 in patients with neovascular AMD.
  • In patients with wet AMD, an aggressive form of AMD, abnormal blood vessels grow underneath and into the retina.

FDS Amplicare and HealthPlanOne Announce Inaugural Pathway to Medicare Award Winners

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Monday, September 20, 2021

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FDS Amplicare , which builds industry-leading SaaS technology solutions that strengthen the health of retail pharmacies and their patients,and HealthPlanOne , a leading provider of Medicare enrollment solutions staffed by licensed Medicare advisors who provide exceptional service, today announced the winners of the inaugural Pathway to Medicare Award.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FDS Amplicare , which builds industry-leading SaaS technology solutions that strengthen the health of retail pharmacies and their patients,and HealthPlanOne , a leading provider of Medicare enrollment solutions staffed by licensed Medicare advisors who provide exceptional service, today announced the winners of the inaugural Pathway to Medicare Award.
  • FDS Amplicare's Match solution empowers pharmacists to assist their patients in making informed Medicare plan decisions.
  • In its inaugural year, the Pathway to Medicare Award program reflects FDS Amplicare's and HealthPlanOne's exceptional service values byrecognizing300 locally owned pharmacies that go above and beyond to ensure that their Medicare patients enroll inthe plan that best fits their needs and budget.
  • With tools like Match, FDS Amplicare's Medicare plan comparison tool, and HealthPlanOne's enrollment support, community pharmacists are helping older adults and other Medicare-eligible patients to make important Medicare plan decisions.

Time is running out in Medicare's annual enrollment period

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Friday, November 20, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Only a few weeks remain in Medicare's annual enrollment period, which began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Only a few weeks remain in Medicare's annual enrollment period, which began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.
  • Plans change every year, so even Medicare recipients happy with their current coverage should study the 2021 choices.
  • VIVA MEDICARE is a Medicare Advantage plan choice in 34 counties across the state for 2021.
  • In addition, VIVA MEDICARE has scored 4.5 out of 5 stars for 2021 from Medicare on its quality performance.

Western Health Advantage Now Accepting Medicare Enrollment Applications

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the first time in over a decade, Western Health Advantage (WHA) is now accepting enrollment applications for two new Medicare Advantage plans available to Medicare beneficiaries, and those new to Medicare, during the annual enrollment period (AEP), starting today.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the first time in over a decade, Western Health Advantage (WHA) is now accepting enrollment applications for two new Medicare Advantage plans available to Medicare beneficiaries, and those new to Medicare, during the annual enrollment period (AEP), starting today.
  • Western Health Advantage worked closely with our partners, physicians, and hospitals to extend access to quality health care to Medicare-eligible residents in six Northern California counties: Marin, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo.
  • Western Health Advantage makes it easy for Medicare beneficiaries to understand Medicare, compare Western Health Advantage's Medicare plan benefits, and make the right choice for their medical needs through free online Medicare seminars, co-hosted by Dignity Health and other medical group partners.
  • Western Health Advantage was founded by doctors to address the health care industry's evolving patient needs within an increasingly complex health care system.

Tech Savvy Seniors Gear Up For Medicare Annual Enrollment

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The survey asked seniors about their current Medicare plans and coverage, medical costs, telemedicine, technology, social media and the upcoming election.

Key Points: 
  • The survey asked seniors about their current Medicare plans and coverage, medical costs, telemedicine, technology, social media and the upcoming election.
  • As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), also known as open enrollment kicks-off, 84% of seniors said they are confident that they are enrolled in the right Medicare plan.
  • 15% of seniors said they are likely to change or adjust their Medicare coverage, with an additional 34% still undecided about making a change during this open enrollment period.
  • However, seniors are also skeptical, with 68% saying they don't trust online services that promise to help find the best Medicare plan.

eHealth, Inc. to Host an Investor Demo of its Customer Center Technology

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Friday, October 2, 2020

The Customer Center tool was launched earlier this week as part of a broader e-commerce technology release ahead of this year's Medicare Annual Enrollment Period and aimed at further enhancing consumer experience on eHealth platform and increasing customer engagement and retention.

Key Points: 
  • The Customer Center tool was launched earlier this week as part of a broader e-commerce technology release ahead of this year's Medicare Annual Enrollment Period and aimed at further enhancing consumer experience on eHealth platform and increasing customer engagement and retention.
  • Interested investors can access the live webcast of eHealth's presentation at www.ehealthinsurance.com under Investor Relations.
  • eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) operates a leading health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with a technology and service platform that provides consumer engagement, education and health insurance enrollment solutions.
  • Our mission is to connect every person with the highest quality, most affordable health insurance and Medicare plans for their life circumstances.