Elevance Health Medicare Advantage plans will have new options for 2027. The group’s health plans make it easier for members to navigate healthcare. The plans are centered on meaningful choice, coordinated support and personalized health care experiences. They also meet the needs of members from across different communities.
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) will be restricted to those members who are eligible and are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. These plans can provide personalized support and care coordination. And expanded Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP) offerings will assist eligible members with specific health conditions. These conditions include diabetes, chronic heart failure, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.
Many eligible plans will also offer everyday benefits through a single Benefits Prepaid Card. This approach can help members understand and access available benefits more easily.
Local Medicare Advantage offerings will combine healthcare relationships, benefits and member support. These services will address the needs of members and their communities. Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2026. Coverage selected during this period begins Jan. 1, 2027.
“Members need confidence that their health plan will help them navigate their healthcare, connect to the right care and resources and provide support as their needs change,” said Aimée Dailey, president of Government Health Benefits at Elevance Health.
Local Healthcare Relationships Support Member Needs
As members review Medicare coverage, many consider benefits, costs and access to care. They also want clear support throughout the year. Elevance Health-affiliated plans address these needs through local healthcare relationships. They also combine benefits and services across the healthcare journey. The 2027 portfolio takes a targeted approach to local markets. Affiliated health plans can use local capabilities and provider relationships to support members.
“Members need confidence that their health plan will help them navigate their healthcare, connect to the right care and resources and provide support as their needs change,” said Aimée Dailey, president of Government Health Benefits at Elevance Health. “Our 2027 approach builds on Elevance Health’s experience, healthcare relationships and capabilities to serve more members and support a strong member experience. That experience across Medicare and Medicaid enables us to meet members’ needs today while strengthening the foundation for greater coordination over time.”
Elevance Health offers Medicare Advantage plans through several local brands. These include Anthem, Wellpoint, HealthSun, Simply Healthcare, Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare.
In Puerto Rico, the company offers plans through MMM.
The local approach considers healthcare needs and provider relationships. It also reflects preferences within the communities served by each health plan. Depending on the plan, members can receive several supplemental benefits. These may include dental, vision and hearing care.
Prescription drug coverage may also be available. Some plans may provide transportation and over-the-counter benefits. These services aim to support members across different aspects of their health. The affiliated health plans also help eligible members understand covered benefits.
Everyday Options Allowance Offers Benefit Flexibility
Many Elevance Health-affiliated Medicare Advantage plans continue to offer an Everyday Options Allowance. Eligible members can use this allowance for certain covered health-related needs. Depending on the plan, members may use the allowance for over-the-counter health items. It may also cover healthy foods and assistive devices.
However, benefit availability depends on the specific plan and member eligibility. Some benefits also require applicable clinical eligibility requirements. Multiple covered allowances may be available through one Benefits Prepaid Card. Members can use the card at participating retailers.
Members can use their cards in stores depending on the benefit they are utilizing. They can also use their cards through the internet and phone services. This way of using Medicare benefits is more convenient for members.
D-SNPs Connect Medicare and Medicaid Support
Members eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid often use several healthcare systems. They may also depend on community resources and support services. Elevance Health continues to develop approaches that improve coordination across these systems. The company draws on its experience serving members through Medicare and Medicaid.
D-SNPs, affiliated with Elevance Health, provide services to Dual Eligible members who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Depending on their specific plans, members can expect to receive personal assistance and care coordination, as well as benefits such as drug coverage and transportation services.
Dental, vision and hearing benefits may also be available. Some plans may also include Everyday Options Allowances. These offerings build on Elevance Health’s existing capabilities and experience. They also support the company’s focus on more coordinated healthcare experiences.
C-SNPs Support Members With Chronic Conditions
Elevance Health-affiliated health plans also offer Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs). These plans serve eligible members living with certain chronic conditions. Covered conditions can include diabetes and chronic heart failure. They can also include cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.
C-SNPs provide condition-specific medical and pharmacy coverage. They also provide co-ordinated care and extra benefits. Dental, vision and transportation benefits may be available to members, based on eligibility. There also might be healthy foods and over-the-counter items. These benefits help members with continuing health needs. They also offer supplemental medical and pharmacy benefits to eligible plans.
2027 Medicare Advantage Enrollment Details
Elevance Health’s Medicare Advantage portfolio provides different plan choices for members. These plans combine healthcare relationships, benefits and personalized support. Depending on location and plan design, members may access prescription drug coverage. They may also receive dental, vision and hearing benefits.
Transportation and other ancillary benefits are also possible. Collectively, these services may assist members as their health needs change. Nevertheless, benefits and their costs as well as the network of providers differ from one plan to another and from one location to others.
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2026. Coverage chosen during this period will start Jan. 1, 2027. New members should review the Medicare Advantage plans available in their area. They should look at the premiums, the benefits and the provider networks. Members also need to review the eligibility rules and prescription drug coverage. Existing members should carefully review their 2027 plan information. Their plan materials include support resources that members with questions can turn to. Benefits and availability vary by plan and location.
Elevance Health’s affiliated health plans are HMO, HMO DSNP, LPPO, and RPPO plans with Medicare contracts and contracts with the appropriate state Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Elevance Health-affiliated health plans depend on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. 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.
1 The benefits mentioned are Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI). You may qualify for SSBCI if you have a high risk for hospitalization and require intensive care coordination to manage chronic conditions such as Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Lung Disorders, Cardiovascular Disorders, Chronic Heart Failure, or Diabetes. For a full list of chronic conditions or to learn more about other eligibility requirements needed to qualify for SSBCI benefits, please refer to Chapter 4 in the plan’s Evidence of Coverage.
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