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Get All-In-One Coverage With An Anthem Medicare Advantage Plan In New York
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) include all the benefits of Parts A and B, and more, in one convenient plan. See what Anthem Medicare Advantage has to offer in New York.
Benefits To Stretch Your Budget
Our HMO and PPO plans help cover Original Medicare out-of-pocket costs and make your money go further with benefits like:
- $0 or low monthly premiums
- $0 medical deductibles
- $0 prescription drug copays
- Free access to SilverSneakers® gym membership
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Most Anthem Part C plans include valuable benefits that go beyond Original Medicare:
- Prescription Drug (Part D) coverage
- Dental, vision, and hearing benefits
- Broad national network of doctors and hospitals
- Essential Extras for OTC items, groceries, utilities and rides2
Smart Tip: You may be eligible for the Anthem Benefits Prepaid Card to help pay for utilities, groceries, and over-the-counter health items.1
Compare Anthem MediBlue HMO And PPO Plans
With Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), you must use doctors and hospitals within a network, but you can use doctors and hospitals in and out of network3 with Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs). Compare the differences between HMOs and PPOs in New York.
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Features And Considerations |
Anthem MediBlue HMO
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Anthem MediBlue PPO |
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Good for those who want ...
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Flexibility to access out-of-network care with no referrals for specialists |
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Includes Medicare Part A (hospital) & Part B (medical)
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Monthly premium
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$0 MOST PLANS* |
$0 MOST PLANS* |
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Copays (In-network primary care provider)
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$0 - $35
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$0 - $10
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Deductibles
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$0 FOR ALL PLANS |
$0 FOR SOME PLANS |
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Referral required
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In some cases |
No |
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Where to go for care
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In-network providers only |
In-network and out-of-network providers3
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Includes prescription drug coverage (Part D)
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Most plans |
Most plans |
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Includes dental, vision, & hearing coverage
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Your share of healthcare costs
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Lower copays and coinsurance |
Higher out-of-network copays and coinsurance
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Your annual out-of-pocket costs
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Lower |
Higher |
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*Monthly premiums vary by plan and state
Smart Tip: Check to see if your doctors are in our network, and your prescriptions are covered.
Explore Anthem Special Needs Plans (SNPs)
Medicare Advantage SNPs in New York are plans for people living with disabilities, certain medical conditions, or those who qualify for Medicaid and Medicare. These plans combine Original Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) with valuable benefits.
Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Our D-SNPs offer support for people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare Advantage Plans
A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare coverage (Parts A and B) with additional benefits like prescription drug coverage (Part D) plus dental, vision, and hearing benefits.
These plans are popular because you can get medical, hospital, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing benefits – all in one plan. Most of our plans have $0 monthly premium and maximum out-of-pocket costs. Plus, these plans offer other benefits, including allowances for utilities, groceries, and over-the-counter health items. There's also a variety of options - you can pick the plan that's best for you from HMO, PPO, D-SNP, and C-SNP that are tailored to your specific needs.
Once you've signed up for Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you can enroll in Medicare Advantage during your Initial Enrollment Period. This starts three months before your 65th birthday month and ends three months after it.
You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you experience certain life events, such as moving out of your current plan’s service area or losing your employer-based health coverage.
You can also add, switch, or drop your plan during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, from October 15 through December 7 each year.
And the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period – January 1 to March 31 – offers a one-time opportunity to change your plan.
Your specific health needs and your budget are the most important considerations. For example, if you will need care from out-of-network specialists and facilities,3 a Medicare Advantage PPO plan may be the right choice for you because these plans typically let you access care out of network without a referral. Otherwise, an HMO plan may be a better fit.
It's important to note that PPO plans typically have a higher cost than HMO plans. But they are great for someone who wants the flexibility to see any doctor or specialist outside the network and without a referral.
Before signing up for a plan that includes prescription drug coverage, be sure to check if your medication is covered.
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