Simply Healthcare Plans’ Medicare Advantage Plans in Florida Receive 4-Star Rating from CMS
Simply’s commitment to high-quality, affordable health care drives high ratings from agency
Simply Healthcare Plans (Simply) today announced that its 2018 Medicare Advantage HMO plans will be rated four stars – with five stars being the best rating – by the Medicare Star Ratings program issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Simply offers plans in 11 counties throughout Florida. Recently, CMS released their latest Star Ratings, which gives health plans scores for the quality and performance of their services.
“Simply’s continued commitment to giving our members access to high-quality, affordable health care is one of the main reasons our plans have achieved four-star or better ratings for four consecutive years,” said Tomas Orozco, president of the company’s Medicare east region. “We are grateful for our network of providers who collaborate with us to ensure that we’re delivering the quality and performance members expect from their health plan. We will continue to partner with our members to ensure we are providing them with the benefits they want, in order to meet their health care and lifestyle needs.”
Simply More (HMO), Simply Complete (HMO SNP), Simply Advantage (HMO SNP), Simply Level (HMO SNP), Simply Comfort (HMO SNP), and Simply Care (HMO SNP) all received four-star ratings from CMS. These plans are available in the following counties, with some plans having eligibility requirements:
- Simply More (HMO), Simply Complete (HMO SNP), and Simply Level (HMO SNP): Broward, Hillsborough, Hernando, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Seminole counties.
- Simply Advantage (HMO SNP): Broward, Hillsborough, Hernando, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, and Seminole counties.
- Simply Comfort (HMO SNP) and Simply Care (HMO SNP): Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
“We are pleased that CMS has recognized our efforts to improve the health outcomes and experiences of our current plan members and those we hope to have the privilege of serving in the future,” Orozco added.
The CMS’ Medicare Star Rating system rates the quality and performance of Medicare Advantage plans to help consumers and their families compare plans. Medicare Advantage plans are rated on their ability to:
- Help members stay healthy
- Assist members in managing chronic conditions
- Ensure positive member experiences with their health plan
- Achieve member satisfaction
- Provide effective customer service
Additionally, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are rated on how well they provide medication coverage along a number of factors: customer service, member complaints, member experience with drug plan, and drug safety.
Star Ratings are calculated each year using a scale of one to five stars, and may change from year to year. The annual Medicare Star Ratings are posted online at www.medicare.gov.
Consumers can enroll in Simply’s 2018 Medicare Advantage plans during Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), which begins October 15, 2017 and continues through December 7, 2017. Plans selected during AEP are effective January 1, 2018. For details about Simply’s Medicare Advantage plans in your area, call 1-844-347-4675 or visit Simply’s Medicare website at www.mysimplymedicare.com.
Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.
Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. is a Medicare-contracted coordinated care plan that has a Medicaid contract with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration to provide benefits or arrange for benefits to be provided to enrollees. Enrollment in Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. 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.We do not discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in our health programs and activities.ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-888-230-7338 (TTY: 711).ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 1-888-230-7338 (TTY: 711).This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Premium, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details. Other providers are available in our network. The provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.
About Simply Healthcare Plans
Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. (“Simply”), is a Florida managed health care plan that serves Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members in the state of Florida. In addition, Simply, through a line of business called Clear Health Alliance, also serves Florida Medicaid members who are living with HIV/AIDS. Along with our sister plans, Amerigroup Florida, Inc. and Better Health, Inc., we serve more than 600,000 Floridians. Across the nation, the Anthem, Inc. family of health plans serve nearly 40 million members, which is 1 in every 8 Americans. Our goal is to provide healthcare and related services that are comprehensive, integrated and patient-centered. Each and every day, members of our team can be found in Florida communities, listening to our members, interacting with our health care providers and partnering with community-based organizations. Our goal is to ensure members and entire communities are empowered to become active participants in their health care and sustain healthy lifestyles. To learn more about Simply, visit www.simplyhealthcareplans.com.
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