AmeriHealth Caritas Next℠ to serve 10 additional North Carolina counties, expand into Delaware, Floridaand Caroline from the south
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AmeriHealth Caritasa national leader in delivering healthcare solutions for those who need them most, announced that it is expanding its presence in the health insurance market® this autumn. AmeriHealth Caritas Next is based on the same principles of compassion and health equity that have been a cornerstone of the company for nearly four decades, and will help people, including those transitioning from Medicaid plans to plans Marketplace, to access clinical care and other resources that are essential for continued health and well-being.
Market expansion for plan year 2023 includes Delaware, Floridaand Caroline from the southand also adding counties in North Carolina. The expansion builds on the existing work the AmeriHealth Caritas family of companies already provides in these states serving Medicaid enrollees and leverages the deep relationships it has established with providers and local communities.
“Our mission to help people get care, stay healthy, and build healthy communities starts with helping them access affordable healthcare, and the expansion of AmeriHealth Caritas Next is an important step. to achieve this goal,” said the President and CEO of AmeriHealth Caritas. Paul A. Tufano. “We will have the opportunity to provide quality health care options to an even wider population and deliver on our commitment to support our members throughout their life course, from wellness to resilience, so that they can reach their American dream.”
Marketplace customers in the following additional counties will have the option to choose AmeriHealth Caritas Next when 2023 open enrollment begins on November, 1stwith coverage taking effect on January 1st:
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Delaware — Kent, New Castleand sussex (Statewide)
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Florida — Broward, Miami Dadeand palm beach
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North Carolina — AmeriHealth Caritas Next currently serves 25 central and western counties North Carolina. The following additional counties will expand AmeriHealth Caritas Next’s footprint to 35 counties across the state: Ashe, Avery, burk, Caldwell, Cherokee, Graham, Henderson, Polk, Rockinghamand Watauga
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Caroline from the south (as First Choice Next) — anderson, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chester, Dillon, Dorchester, Fairfield, georgetown, Greenville, horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lawrence, marion, Pickensand earth-rich
AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies offers Medicaid managed health care plans in states where it will expand AmeriHealth Caritas Next. Additionally, it serves dual Medicare-Medicaid eligibles in Caroline from the south through its First Choice VIP Care Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) and First Choice VIP Care Plus Medicare-Medicaid plan.
“The growth of AmeriHealth Caritas Next increases the impact our family of companies can have in ensuring healthcare is within reach for everyone,” said Loreta Lenko, President of AmeriHealth Caritas Next. “We’re excited to offer Marketplace enrollees in these counties a new coverage option that builds on our existing work at their state’s Medicaid Enrollee Service.”
For more information about AmeriHealth Caritas Next, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.
About AmeriHealth Caritas
AmeriHealth Caritas is a national leader in healthcare solutions for those who need it most. Operating in 12 states and the District of ColombiaAmeriHealth Caritas serves approximately 5 million Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance market® members through its integrated managed care products, pharmacy benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, and behavioral health services. Based at Newtown Square, Pennsylvania., AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with nearly 40 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations. AmeriHealth Caritas Next is an individual and family health plan offered by select companies within the AmeriHealth Caritas family of companies. AmeriHealth Caritas Next is offered by AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Next, Inc. in Delaware, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, Inc. in Florida, AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Inc. in North Carolinaand Select South Carolina Health, Inc. in Caroline from the south. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.
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Source: AmeriHealth Caritas
