Amerigroup Implements Program to Help Consumers Recover Faster Following Hospitalization

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Amerigroup’s Medicare members have access to home-delivered meals, leading to better health after leaving the hospital

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starting in 2018, consumers enrolled in specific Medicare Advantage plans from Amerigroup can receive home-delivered meals after they are discharged from the hospital. With this service, Amerigroup is working with GA Foods to ensure individuals heal faster, improve their strength, and lower their risk of health complications once home.

“Weight loss and poor nutrition are common causes of people not recovering fully from being sick or, even worse, can lead them back into the hospital,” said David McNichols, president of the company’s Medicare central region. “This home-delivered meal service is part of Amerigroup’s commitment to ensuring our members receive high-quality, affordable and comprehensive health care.”

This health plan benefit is available for consumers enrolled in Amerivantage Classic (HMO), Amerivantage Select (HMO), and Amerivantage Dual Coordination (HMO SNP).

Individuals who are interested in joining one of these plans can enroll during this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The AEP begins October 15, 2017, and continues through December 7, 2017 and gives Tennesseans eligible for Medicare the opportunity to enroll in Amerigroup’s 2018 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

Enrollees in the Medicare Advantage plans mentioned above are eligible to receive up to 20 SunMeadow® meals from GA Foods after leaving the hospital. GA Foods delivers meals to members’ homes, unpacks them, and puts them in the freezer. These meals can then be reheated in the oven or microwave at a convenient time. GA Foods also offers meals that are ready to eat (i.e. no reheating needed) for anyone who wants that option.

Nutritionally balanced and restaurant inspired, GA Foods’ meals include choices such as Country Egg Skillet, Meatloaf with Sofrito Sauce, Pulled Pork with Moko Sauce, Huevos Rancheros, Pollo Tropicale, and Rib Beef Patty with Mexican-Style Sauce.

The home-delivered meals benefit is available with the following three Amerigroup insurance plans. These plans are available for 2018 enrollment in the listed counties:

Amerivantage Classic (HMO): Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, Decatur, DeKalb, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Fentress, Franklin, Gibson, Giles, Grainger, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Hawkins, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Loudon, Macon, Marion, Marshall, Maury, McNairy, Meigs, Monroe, Montgomery, Moore, Morgan, Obion, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Robertson, Rutherford, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Shelby, Smith, Stewart, Sullivan, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Weakley, White, Williamson, and Wilson counties.
Amerivantage Select (HMO): Shelby County.
Amerivantage Dual Coordination (HMO SNP): All counties in Tennessee except for Greene, McMinn, and Putnam counties.

For details about Amerigroup’s Medicare plans in your area, call (866) 805-4589 or visit Amerigroup’s Medicare online store at www.myamerigroup.com/medicare.

Amerigroup Tennessee, Inc. is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Amerigroup Tennessee, Inc. is an HMO DSNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid program. Enrollment in Amerigroup Tennessee, 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. 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電1-888-230-7338（TTY：711）。ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 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 Amerigroup

Amerigroup is part of the Anthem Government Business Division (GBD). Through the GBD, Anthem serves 7.4 million seniors, people with disabilities, low-income families and other state and federally sponsored beneficiaries, and National Government Services enrollees (including the Federal Employee Program) in 26 states, making us one of the nation’s leading providers of health care solutions for public programs. Amerigroup accepts all eligible people regardless of age, sex, race or disability.