Essence Medicare Plans
The Essence Healthcare plan is a unique model that is organized and administered by doctors themselves. Essence Healthcare aims to cultivate quality healthcare for seniors at affordable prices. One unique aspect to Essence’s approach to healthcare is the relationship between doctors and their patients, which allows local doctors to administer and control health coverage.
In 2005, Essence Healthcare received the highest score among Missouri’s Part C Advantage Plan providers in overall care, customer service, and other categories in the Medicare Advantage Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Study.
The Essence Advantage plans combine Medicare Parts A, B, and D together into a comprehensive plan that offers benefits not available with Original Medicare. The plans are all designed and directed by local physicians who practice in the area the plan is offered, making sure the plan fits the people it will be serving.
Essence Advantage HMO has no monthly premium. There are set fees for doctor visits, specialists, urgent care, emergency room, annual eye exam, dental, and drug coverage. The fees vary and are slightly higher than with the Advantage Plus program.
Essence Advantage Plus HMO does have a monthly premium, but offers the lower copays and per visit costs for doctor visits, specialists, urgent care, emergency room, annual eye exam, dental, and drug coverage. This plan also includes the SilverSneakers fitness benefit. Neither plan allows for out of network services, except for in emergencies.
The plans and benefits can vary by area. Our MedicareSolutions.com trained specialists can help you find the plan that best fits your needs.
