Allwell from Sunflower Health Plan Available for 2018 Medicare Enrollment Period
Date: 10/16/17
LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 16, 2017 -- Open enrollment is underway for those who are eligible for Medicare next year. For the first time, Sunflower is offering Medicare Advantage products, branded as Allwell from Sunflower Health Plan. The new plan will be effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Allwell will be providing plans and coverage for residents in Johnson and Wyandotte counties.
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 products on the Allwell from Sunflower Health Plan website.
Allwell from Sunflower Health Plan's products include a variety of benefits, such as $0 premiums, $0 primary care provider copay and optional dental coverage.
"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," said Chris Coffey, Sunflower president and CEO. "This expansion allows us to further our commitment to improve access to quality healthcare in Kansas."
Sunflower has been providing healthcare services to Medicaid members in Kansas since 2013. The health plan currently serves 130,000 members throughout the state.
About Sunflower Health Plan
Sunflower Health Plan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional and community-based resources. Sunflower is committed to improving the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care in an approach based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. For more information, please visit www.sunflowerhealthplan.com.
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Allwell is an HMO 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. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.