Medicare Basics
If you are preparing for retirement or beginning to research how to get started with Medicare, this is the live stream for you.
Hoag is Your Trusted Source for Medicare Information
Choosing a Medicare health plan shouldn’t be confusing. Instead, the process should be worry-free and peaceful. Let Hoag guide you with the helpful resources to empower you to choose your plan with confidence.
Hoag is Your Trusted Source for Medicare Information
Choosing a Medicare health plan shouldn’t be confusing. Instead, the process should be worry-free and peaceful. Let Hoag guide you with the helpful resources to empower you to choose your plan with confidence.
Learn About Medicare
Browse our easy-to-understand resources and join our educational classes to discover the right plan for you.
Personal Service Team
Sometimes getting on the phone gets you to the answers you need–quicker. Our Personal Service Team is here to help.
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LEARN ABOUT MEDICARE
Understanding Your Medicare Options
Medicare is a federal health insurance program used by many people age 65 and older. As you near the age of eligibility, now is the time to discover the benefits, coverage, and security Medicare can provide.
Click below to discover the two main ways to can get your Medicare coverage:
Government Insurance
Part A
Hospital Insurance
Original Medicare
For inpatient hospital stays, nursing facility stays, selected home health visits, and hospice care.
Part B
Medical Insurance
Original Medicare
For physician visits, outpatient services, preventative services, and selected home health visits.
Part D
Prescription Drug
For outpatient prescription drugs through private plans that contract with Medicare.
Add to Original Medicare*
Supplement
Medigap Policy
Original Medicare
A private health plan to supplement your original Medicare coverage.
Add to Original Medicare*
*Part D and Supplement Medigap can be added onto Original Medicare as needed.
Private Insurance
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Refers to the Medicare Advantage program through which beneficiaries can enroll in a private health plan
Part A
Hospital Insurance
Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility stays, some home health visits, and hospice care.
Part B
Medical Insurance
Covers physician visits, outpatient services, preventative services, and some home health visits.
Part D*
Prescription Drug
Covers outpatient prescription drugs through private plans that contract with Medicare.
Part of Medicare Advantage
*Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs. You may add additional coverage in some plan types. Medicare Supplement is not included within Medicare Advantage plans.
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Medicare Basics
If you are preparing for retirement or beginning to research how to get started with Medicare, this is the live stream for you.
Medicare Benefits
Compare Medicare Advantage health plan benefits side-by-side so you can determine the right plan for you.
Medicare Benefits
Compare Medicare Advantage health plan benefits side-by-side so you can determine the right plan for you.
Medicare Supplements
Join us for a live video streaming presentation on the various supplement plans available.
Medicare Supplements
Join us for a live video streaming presentation on the various supplement plans available.
Medicare Q & A
As you make key decisions for your healthcare in 2022 and beyond, take a deeper dive with us at our Medicare Q&A session.
Medicare Q & A
As you make key decisions for your healthcare in 2022 and beyond, take a deeper dive with us at our Medicare Q&A session.
PERSONAL SERVICE TEAM
Speak to Our Personal Service Team
To get the best support, be sure to have your insurance information, medication list, and the names of the doctors you are currently seeing ready.
For assistance with your insurance questions and to ensure you understand your options for accessing Hoag, please contact Hoag’s Personal Service team at 800-400-4624 or insurance@hoag.org
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Accepted Insurance
Click on your insurance provider below for more information
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO)
Alignment Health Plan
AVA 08 (PPO)
Anthem BlueCross
Anthem MediBlue Coordination Plus (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Extra (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Plus (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Select (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO)
Blue Shield of CA
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)
Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2 (HMO)
Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO)
Blue Shield Coordinated Choice Plan (HMO)
Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)
Blue Shield Vital (HMO)
Scan Health Plan
SCAN Balance (HMO)
SCAN Classic (HMO)
SCAN Heart First (HMO)
SCAN Plus (HMO)
SCAN Prime (HMO)
UnitedHealthcare
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Focus (HMO)
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 2 (HMO)
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Premier (HMO)
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Assure (HMO)
Accepted Insurance
Click on your insurance provider below for more information
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO)
Alignment
AVA 08 (PPO)
Anthem Blue Cross
Anthem MediBlue Coordination Plus (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Extra (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Plus (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Select (HMO)
Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO)
Blue Shield of CA
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)
Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2 (HMO)
Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan (HMO)
Blue Shield Coordinated Choice Plan (HMO)
Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)
Blue Shield Vital (HMO)
SCAN Health Plan
SCAN Balance (HMO)
SCAN Classic (HMO)
SCAN Heart First (HMO)
SCAN Plus (HMO)
SCAN Prime (HMO)
UnitedHealthcare
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Focus (HMO)
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 2 (HMO)
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Premier (HMO)
AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Assure (HMO)
Helpful Resources To Get Started
Looking to dive in deeper? We’ve gathered the fundamental Medicare.gov resources to give you the information to choose a health plan with confidence.
Learn About Medicare
Follow these steps to learn about Medicare, how to sign up, and your coverage options. Learn about it at your own pace.
Medicare Costs at a Glance
Review the costs of Medicare and Medicare Advantage health plans, Parts A and B, and procedure costs.
Health & Drug Plan Comparison Tool
Compare plan costs and benefits in this handy tool.
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