Springfield, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Employers and Medicare-aged seniors in south central Illinois now have a new option for health insurance coverage called Live360 Health Plan.
Live360 Health Plan offers insurance products designed to encourage the use of local providers and facilities to further coordinate care for the benefit of the community. Live360 Health Plan, featuring HSHS Network, provides affordable, local, and complete 360-degree health coverage for residents in south central Illinois. This network provides access to HSHS hospitals located in Decatur, Effingham, Springfield, O’Fallon, Litchfield, Highland, Greenville, Shelbyville, and Breese. In addition, the plan provides access to a respected network of providers including HSHS Medical Group, Prairie Cardiovascular, Springfield Clinic, SIU Medicine, and many other primary care and specialty providers in the area.
Live360 Health Plan is administered and underwritten by Medical Associates Health Plans, a regional insurer that has been operating in Iowa for over 35 years. The provider owned company has offered competitive alternatives to employers and seniors since its inception. Through improved coordination of care and collaborative provider relationships, Medical Associates Health Plans is a strong regional health plan serving employers and members in multiple states in the Midwest.
“Medical Associates Health Plans is excited to work with a strong network of local providers and a high-quality healthcare system like HSHS to offer a new option to employers and seniors in the area,” says Zach Keeling, Chief Executive Officer of Medical Associates Health Plans. “When our health plan can work directly with providers who share our commitment to deliver healthcare services that put members and patients first, it’s a win-win for everyone.”
“Working with Medical Associates to provide high-quality, convenient and local health plans that are affordable for residents in our community aligns with our mission to improve the health of our community,” said E.J. Kuiper, MHA, DPT, FACHE, Division President and Chief Executive Officer of HSHS Illinois.
“We are pleased to participate in Live360 Health Plan, which provides a lower cost alternative for residents,” said Melinda Clark, Chief Executive Officer of HSHS Medical Group. “High cost and limited access are barriers for many patients, so we selected a regional insurer with a proven track record to further deliver on our promise of patient-first care.”
Employer Group Insurance
Live360 Health Plan offers benefit solutions for small businesses and large employers like colleges or municipalities. Built from a proven medical management model, Live360 Health Plan offers customized benefit plans that maximize the healthcare investment, often with premiums significantly less than competitors.
- Fully Insured HMO Plans – a flexible HMO plan with employee copayments and access to in-network specialists without a referral
- Self-Funded Benefit Plans – customize your benefit plan to meet the needs of your organization and your employees utilizing a quality, cost effective network of providers
- Third Party Administrative Services – Medical, Dental, Vision, HRA, FSA, COBRA
Medicare Plan
Local seniors can now choose a 5-star Medicare plan that offers great value with high-quality comprehensive care and low predictable costs. They can join the plan at any time and experience low monthly premiums, no deductibles or co-pays, no age-rated increases, and exceptional customer service including a 24-hour nurse help line to provide medical guidance when they need it.
About Medical Associates
Medical Associates Clinic was established in 1924 and is the oldest multispecialty group practice clinic in Iowa. With over 170 providers serving Dubuque and the Tri-State area, Medical Associates’ mission is to provide superior health care and an excellent patient experience. With a staff of over 1,000 health care professionals and support personnel, Medical Associates has been recognized since 1998 as a “Better Performing Practice” by the Medical Group Management Association. In 1982, Medical Associates developed the Tri-State’s first health maintenance organization, Medical Associates Health Plans, which offers comprehensive health benefits to over 400 employers and over 40,000 members and is consistently rated as one of the best health plans in Iowa. The Medical Associates Medicare plan is one of only a handful of medical plans Nationwide to consistently receive 4.5-5 stars from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). For more information, visit www.mahealthplans.com.
About Our Featured Network, Hospital Sisters Health System
Hospital Sisters Health System’s (HSHS) mission is to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry. HSHS provides state-of-the-art health care to our patients and is dedicated to serving all people, especially the most vulnerable, at each of our 15 hospitals in Illinois (Breese, Decatur, Effingham, Greenville, Highland, Litchfield, O’Fallon, Shelbyville and Springfield) and Wisconsin (Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Oconto Falls, Sheboygan, and two in Green Bay). HSHS also owns two physician practices, HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular. HSHS is sponsored by Hospital Sisters Ministries. For more information about HSHS, visit www.hshs.org.
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