MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its 2024 Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plans.
Every year, CMS evaluates health plans and rates Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug plans based on a 5-star rating system.
Security Health Plan’s efforts throughout the year include targeted initiatives to ensure members have timely access to high-quality care, preventive and necessary screenings and prescription drugs. Along with clinical support, overall health plan quality scores and pharmacy-related evaluations, the Star Ratings included scores in individual member experience and access measures which included:
- Getting needed care
- Access to prescription drugs
- Receiving care quickly
- Customer service and
- Overall rating of the health plan
“We are grateful for our 4-star overall rating and continue to create member-focused initiatives to ensure our members receive access to the highest quality of care and insurance products on the market,” said Security Health Plan Chief Executive Officer Krista Hoglund. “Our members can feel good that they are part of a health plan that puts them first. They can count on Security Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage coverage to be there during this important stage in their life.”
Security Health Plan offers six Medicare Advantage plans in 57 Wisconsin counties. Four of the plans offer Part D prescription drug coverage including one with a $0 premium. Each plan covers the full range of Medicare-covered services plus a $0 copay for primary care provider office visits and the freedom to use any Medicare-certified provider in the U.S. for the same costs as an in-network provider.
“Our health plan is dedicated to making sure our members receive the best care and high-value coverage on the market,” said Security Health Plan’s Director of Health Plan Quality Paula Jacobson. “We continue to find unique services and programs to make it easier for our members to conduct preventing screenings and stay adherent on medications. We have implemented home preventive screenings for colorectal cancer and diabetes blood sugar and joined together with a health care partner to identify and address social drivers of health factors.”
Security’s Medicare Advantage plans offer additional features including free health coaching services, smoking cessation support, preventive dental, hearing and vision exams, and allowances toward the purchase of over-the-counter items, hearing aids and eyeglasses. Members also get access to a free SilverSneakers® fitness program membership, significant cost savings on insulin and optional comprehensive dental coverage.
Security Health Plan also offers its Medicare Supplement plans statewide.
Security Health Plan looks forward to welcoming new members during Medicare’s annual enrollment period (AEP) from October 15 through December 7. The AEP is the only time most Medicare beneficiaries can change their benefits.
Individuals who have or will soon be eligible for Medicare can find more information about Security Health Plan’s 2023 Medicare plans at www.securityhealth.org/medicare23 or by calling 1-720-572-1769 (TTY 711), seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
