Medicare plans in Missouri
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Healthy Blue Missouri – benefits for all your health needs
Healthy Blue Medicare Advantage plans in Missouri provide doctor, hospital, and routine dental, vision, and hearing coverage - all in one convenient plan. Plus, most plans include prescription drug coverage and a prepaid benefits card so you and your budget stay healthy.
Medicare Advantage plans with Healthy Blue Missouri
Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) are all-in-one plans from private insurers like Healthy Blue Missouri that give you more than Original Medicare. Healthy Blue’s Medicare Advantage plans include coverage for prescription drugs, dental, vision, and hearing aids. They also offer benefits such as membership in SilverSneakers® fitness programs.
Reasons to choose a Healthy Blue Missouri Medicare Advantage plan
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary based on the plan you choose and where you live.
Your Medicare eligibility
Medicare is a health insurance program from the federal government, for people 65 or older, and younger individuals with disabilities or health conditions. It includes Part A (hospital care) and Part B (doctor services).
To be eligible for Medicare, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Legal permanent residents must live in the U.S. for at least five continuous years prior to the month they apply for Medicare. You must also meet at least one of the following requirements:
Keep reading for more about Medicare enrollment.
If you’re turning 65 and new to Medicare
You can enroll in Original Medicare Parts A and B during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) which is;
If you are already receiving Social Security benefits four months prior to your 65th birthday month, you will automatically be enrolled in Original Medicare Parts A and B.
Once you have Original Medicare Parts A and B you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) or a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). Most Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug (Part D) coverage.
Learn more about when and how to apply
If you're older than 65
And already have Original Medicare, we have Medicare Advantage plans with additional benefits you won’t receive with Original Medicare.
If you have both Medicare and MO HealthNet (Medicaid)
If you’re enrolled in both Medicare and MO HealthNet, Healthy Blue Missouri has special plans with additional Medicare Advantage benefits to meet your needs. Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) cover prescription drugs, OTC health products, groceries1, and more. Explore the extra coverage you could have.
If you need help affording Medicare
If you need help paying for a Medicare Advantage plan, there are resources for you. Medicare Savings Programs can cover items such as plan premiums, copays, deductibles, and more, if you meet the income criteria.
1Members may receive a monthly or quarterly allowance in the form of a benefits prepaid card to pay for a wide range of approved groceries and utilities. Unused amounts will expire at the end of the month or quarter. Benefits vary by plan.
2Transportation services are issued as one-way trips and provided on an annual basis. Benefits vary by plan.
The Benefits Mastercard® Prepaid Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. This is a benefits card that can only be used at certain Mastercard merchants participating in this program and will be authorized for qualified purchases as set forth in your Terms and Conditions. Valid only in the U.S. No cash access. Other languages are available upon request.