AmeriHealth Launches New Website for Medicare Beneficiaries

Website is a valuable resource for consumers, physicians, and caregivers

Mount Laurel, NJ — October 26, 2009 — AmeriHealth is pleased to announce the release of its interactive Medicare website, www.amerihealthmedicare.com.

The new website makes it easy for current and prospective members, providers, and caregivers to find information, resources, and links to help them make important decisions. Features of the redesign include:

• “Senior-friendly” design and improved navigation. Larger type and simplified layout make it easy for members to read and navigate through the site and find the information they need.
• Online Account Management. Members can access a personalized member portal, www.amerihealthexpress.com, which provides access to benefit information; processed claims; customer service; plan-related forms; AmeriHealth Healthy Lifestyles^SM programs, provider information, and much more.
• Plan comparison tools. New tools make it easy for prospective members to find the Medicare plans that they are eligible for, view side-by-side comparisons, and apply online.
• New section for caregivers. A special section has been created to enable caregivers to manage their loved one’s care including choosing the right medical coverage, finding a doctor, and managing medications.

About AmeriHealth

AmeriHealth HMO, Inc. and AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey (collectively, "AmeriHealth New Jersey") provide health insurance coverage to employers and individuals throughout New Jersey. The company has one of the largest provider networks in New Jersey and those networks include access to hospitals and doctors across the nation. The company is also committed to offering value-added insurance solutions for customers through AmeriHealth’s innovative wellness and incentive programs and benefits designs.

AmeriHealth New Jersey earned top ratings for customer service and quality of care as part of the state’s recent health plan performance report. Additionally, the company’s managed care plan, AmeriHealth HMO Inc. of New Jersey, has received the highest possible accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) by meeting NCQA’s rigorous evaluation standards.

AmeriHealth New Jersey and its affiliates are a growing group of insurance and health companies whose product portfolios include health insurance, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance, and management services. AmeriHealth has offices in Mt. Laurel and Iselin.

You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.

The Medicare Contract is renewed annually, and the availability of coverage beyond the end of the current year is not guaranteed.

The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change January 1, 2013. Members may enroll in the plan during specific times of the year. Contact the plan for more information. Please reference the Evidence of Coverage for information on premiums, cost-sharing, out-of-network coverage, rights and responsibilities upon disenrollment and any applicable conditions associated with using the plan benefits, as well as limitations, copayments, and restrictions.

Members must use network pharmacies to access their prescription drug benefit, except under non-routine circumstances, and quantity limitations and restrictions may apply.

You may be able to get Extra Help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for extra help, call:

• 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week;
• The Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or
• Your State Medicaid Office.

People with limited incomes may qualify for Extra Help to pay for their prescription drug costs. If you qualify, Medicare could pay for up to seventy-five (75) percent or more of your drug costs including monthly prescription drug premiums, annual deductibles, and co-insurance. Additionally, those who qualify will not be subject to the coverage gap or a late enrollment penalty. Many people are eligible for these savings and don't even know it. For more information about this Extra Help, contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in AmeriHealth 65 NJ HMO or AmeriHealth Rx PDP through the CMS Medicare Online Enrollment Center located at www.medicare.gov.

You must use plan providers except in emergency or urgent care situations or for out-of-area renal dialysis or other services. If you obtain routine care from out-of-network providers neither Medicare nor AmeriHealth 65 NJ HMO will be responsible for the costs.

Please contact AmeriHealth 65 HMO for more information.

In lots of cases, your prescriptions are covered under AmeriHealth 65 NJ HMO, AmeriHealth Rx PDP if they are filled at a network pharmacy or through our mail-order pharmacy service. There are thousands of network pharmacies, including:

• national chain and independent retail pharmacies
• long-term care and home-infusion pharmacies
• Indian Health Service/Tribal/Urban Indian Health (I/T/U) Program pharmacies

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