November 19, 2024 (SOMERVILLE, MA) – Mass General Brigham Health Plan announced its Medicare Advantage plans will be available to Medicare-eligible residents of Martha’s Vineyard and all of Dukes County starting January 1, 2025. This will create more choice and expand access to affordable, convenient coverage options.
As part of a comprehensive approach to support access to critical healthcare services, Mass General Brigham Health Plan is also introducing a new transportation allowance on its 2025 Medicare Advantage plans for non-emergency transportation for medical visits, including taxis, rideshares, and public transportation.
These benefits complement the high quality of care and services offered by local providers and community-based organizations. Through Mass General Brigham Health Plan’s comprehensive coverage, Medicare Advantage members have access to a network of doctors, hospitals, and world-class regional care.
"Martha's Vineyard Hospital has an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality patient care and addressing the health needs of our island community,” said Denise Schepici, President and COO at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. “Being able to provide access to Medicare Advantage through Mass General Brigham Health Plan, gives our patients more options to choose a health plan that best suits their needs.”
Mass General Brigham Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage plans provide a variety of benefits that address common consumer health needs, such as dental, vision, hearing, and virtual care options for urgent and non-urgent services. Members also receive a Flexible Benefit Card that can be used for qualifying health and wellness needs, such as prescription hearing aids, fitness and weight-loss programs, meal delivery, over-the-counter medications and supplies, and a new transportation allowance.
“As part of an integrated healthcare system, we look forward to expanding our Medicare Advantage offerings to support a broader range of populations to access the high-quality care delivered by local providers like Martha’s Vineyard Hospital,” said Steve Tringale, President, Mass General Brigham Health Plan. “This is a wonderful opportunity to further support community-based care and address social determinants of health to meet the needs of our members across their healthcare journeys.”
The Mass General Brigham Medicare Advantage plans will be offered to eligible residents in Dukes and Nantucket counties during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15, 2024 – December 7, 2024.
About Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Mass General Brigham Health Plan serves commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid members. For almost 40 years, Mass General Brigham Health Plan has been committed to delivering an exceptional member experience. As a member of Mass General Brigham, we are advancing innovative solutions through value-based care models that center on the health needs of our members and enable seamless and affordable care.
Mass General Brigham Health Plan ranked No. 1 in member satisfaction among commercial health plans in Massachusetts by J.D. Power, a global expert in consumer insights, for two years in a row. Visit jdpower.com/awards to learn more.
Mass General Brigham Health Plan is an HMO-POS/PPO organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Mass General Brigham Health Plan depends on contract renewal. Other providers/pharmacies are included in our network.
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