Summit Health evolves to meet the needs of Eastern Oregon Approaching its fourth year, Summit refines plans to lower costs, increase benefits Sean Juppresident of S Since 2021, Summit Health has been helping seniors in Eastern Oregon get the care they need with four Medicare Advantage plans created for the lives they live. And over the years, Summit has evolved, growing, changing and tailoring those plans to continually improve and meet the region's specific health care needs. plans that includes prescription drugog and one that does not think we have learned a lot over the first few years about what the needs are for the broader Medicare population in the counties we serve, and we've evolved to make sure we think there may be some people who able to take care of our members," said don't really y know what our new look Sean Jessup, president of the said "statewide network, not One of magolis to keep costs lost in Eastern Oregon, so you can travel to and be high mary example in the EU in Portland if you need to. We also launch of new have providen indah and Wingso is broad on top of adjusting plan better serve Eastern Oregon, Summit, which is owned by Eastern Oregon is so unique. It's all about community without monthly p "These plans should be very apping Extern Oregoni Walter Burkarte, Medicare program director for Sammel. "We've been focused on casing bed and lowering costs, and now we're alle to provide a wide range of Medicare Advantage option The changes have impressed Vito 2days, wired resident of La Grande, Oregon Water Bukharmele Medica pop of regional provides has also continued to det aldivement in the local community that has included partnerships with Easters Oregon University, the Pendud and various events throughoutcomes och s La Grande, Baker City and toring of Summity Medicate Advantage plans has included adding preferred pharmacies, which help members sve costs on prescription drugs. Sammi I have to pay Lockily added a supplementale per quarter for over the counter medications vitamins and first aid suppli As it enters its fourth pering it will contine serving its memben table, con partes d change, sowill Summit's plass, ale "The benefits are the most este for the better provide seniors with met smallest costs that I have found her co said. "Summit in an out that I donight admifit for the quality of its wervice, and then for its apparent commitment to the people that it serves and not the bottom line Add semmit also has increased coverage for dental care and lowered maxim of pockt mits in some plass. All plans now have an out-of network option, which means a member could seek care from a provider not in Summit'swork that might not be necessary, becaus work is already stacked with provide war and far, said Jennica, Medicare sales executive Health career alle ons and moreas senior pick the Medicare Advantage plan that's right for the When it comes to Modice Advantage plans drugs are included in its plans, and prescription drug coenage, people on www.uh.com have lots of questions "We are here to help member their bei Dr. Carly Rodrigues, pride and chief pharmacy officer for Summ. "We can arany questions, and w you to each out so we can help The first question to ask when picking plan is whether prescription coverage is included Three of Summi's Medicare la include prescription drug coverage under what is known as Medicare Part D. And its important to make sure the drugs you need are covered by the plan you choo "Not all plane colldra Rindgrigus sald Summit Health makes it easy to which about aer Oregon is community Burkbartier said. "We are only going to improve the benefits, impre vice and improve our presence cam karemo abour Sant Mh and i plan benginapourish.com This year, Summitale has preferred pharmacy network Members who use the preferred pharmacies jydcounted pricing along with the usual services of k pharmacies, including point of service consulting & list of preferred pharmacies is available on the Summit website. Also now this yeast, Summa is offering preferredge prescription drugs with copy, including though mail order for supplies of up to 10 days, which also come at discounted pri One additional new benefit fr Semi Mare Mape plan w come with a supplemental beoeft of 330 per quarter. That beseft can be used to be a wide range of care-related items, such as over-the-counter medications, vitamins and fine aid supplies Do you have questions about pharmacy e lation indicand benefits? Summit has answers MadconAdvantageviwww.medicare.go Changes for 2024 include plans that lower drug costs, increase benefits If you have questions about Medicare Advantage plans and perecipein drag www.pommithealth.com Summit's plans fit a variety of budgets, lifestyles Seniors in Eastern Oregon can turn to Summit Health for care, coverage Sulh Plan, Inc. is an AMO with a Medicare contact Email In depends on contract renewal Other providers are available in our Whatever your medical needs, Summit Health has a Medicare Advantageplat meet them. You can pick the plan that's right for you during this year's lent period, Oct. 11 ugh Dec. 3. variety of plates designed "We have a to meet the budgets and seniors in Easters Oregon," said Wi Burkham Medicare program Health. Our goal is director for belpseniors Snda plan that fits them to styles of The plans Three of it's plios provide care droghark of providers and include prescription drug coverage. These plas may offer more flexibidity and we cost sharing for out-oforteork care, depending on the plan. The deductible cost is waived for generic drugs and cies, and members pay less for other drages though Summt perufermed strok of pharmacies And speaking of lower costs, contoh Socevitopay for in nerok primary care visits Additionally, with SamMedicare Advantage plan, senion pay o mohly premium and can get care at a variety of in network provider. Under the plan cont increase for care outside of Summit network, and prescription dregs are not Coverage above and beyond All of Summit Medicare Advantage plan include rochleopatr, apuncture andropa services, well delandenThe plan also have benefits for select hearing aids Telebis a part of Summit's Medicare Advantage plans as well, allowing member to connect with docton for emergency martphone or tablet Summ's Medicare Adalaoffer care management programs for specific conditions. For example, a diabetes management program provides patients with a continuous blood glucose mand vlmed supplies to What's Suami Medicare Advantage plans come with an included fitness benefit Called the S Healthy Aging and Exercise program, it offers more than 1,500 digital workout videos, ym memberships and expert coaching, all at no co "We've really tried to make Medicare Advantage plans a comprehens beneficial and valuable posible, Burkhart said, "Senior Inter Oregon deserve the best kind of e SUMMIT HEALTH Local Medicare plans, comprehensive coverage Dental/No cost Hearing YourSummitesh.com HINA ADVTINA M Summit Health evolves to meet the needs of Eastern Oregon Approaching its fourth year , Summit refines plans to lower costs , increase benefits Sean Juppresident of S Since 2021 , Summit Health has been helping seniors in Eastern Oregon get the care they need with four Medicare Advantage plans created for the lives they live . And over the years , Summit has evolved , growing , changing and tailoring those plans to continually improve and meet the region's specific health care needs . plans that includes prescription drugog and one that does not think we have learned a lot over the first few years about what the needs are for the broader Medicare population in the counties we serve , and we've evolved to make sure we think there may be some people who able to take care of our members , " said don't really y know what our new look Sean Jessup , president of the said " statewide network , not One of magolis to keep costs lost in Eastern Oregon , so you can travel to and be high mary example in the EU in Portland if you need to . We also launch of new have providen indah and Wingso is broad on top of adjusting plan better serve Eastern Oregon , Summit , which is owned by Eastern Oregon is so unique . It's all about community without monthly p " These plans should be very apping Extern Oregoni Walter Burkarte , Medicare program director for Sammel . " We've been focused on casing bed and lowering costs , and now we're alle to provide a wide range of Medicare Advantage option The changes have impressed Vito 2days , wired resident of La Grande , Oregon Water Bukharmele Medica pop of regional provides has also continued to det aldivement in the local community that has included partnerships with Easters Oregon University , the Pendud and various events throughoutcomes och s La Grande , Baker City and toring of Summity Medicate Advantage plans has included adding preferred pharmacies , which help members sve costs on prescription drugs . Sammi I have to pay Lockily added a supplementale per quarter for over the counter medications vitamins and first aid suppli As it enters its fourth pering it will contine serving its memben table , con partes d change , sowill Summit's plass , ale " The benefits are the most este for the better provide seniors with met smallest costs that I have found her co said . " Summit in an out that I donight admifit for the quality of its wervice , and then for its apparent commitment to the people that it serves and not the bottom line Add semmit also has increased coverage for dental care and lowered maxim of pockt mits in some plass . All plans now have an out - of network option , which means a member could seek care from a provider not in Summit'swork that might not be necessary , becaus work is already stacked with provide war and far , said Jennica , Medicare sales executive Health career alle ons and moreas senior pick the Medicare Advantage plan that's right for the When it comes to Modice Advantage plans drugs are included in its plans , and prescription drug coenage , people on www.uh.com have lots of questions " We are here to help member their bei Dr. Carly Rodrigues , pride and chief pharmacy officer for Summ . " We can arany questions , and w you to each out so we can help The first question to ask when picking plan is whether prescription coverage is included Three of Summi's Medicare la include prescription drug coverage under what is known as Medicare Part D. And its important to make sure the drugs you need are covered by the plan you choo " Not all plane colldra Rindgrigus sald Summit Health makes it easy to which about aer Oregon is community Burkbartier said . " We are only going to improve the benefits , impre vice and improve our presence cam karemo abour Sant Mh and i plan benginapourish.com This year , Summitale has preferred pharmacy network Members who use the preferred pharmacies jydcounted pricing along with the usual services of k pharmacies , including point of service consulting & list of preferred pharmacies is available on the Summit website . Also now this yeast , Summa is offering preferredge prescription drugs with copy , including though mail order for supplies of up to 10 days , which also come at discounted pri One additional new benefit fr Semi Mare Mape plan w come with a supplemental beoeft of 330 per quarter . That beseft can be used to be a wide range of care - related items , such as over - the - counter medications , vitamins and fine aid supplies Do you have questions about pharmacy e lation indicand benefits ? Summit has answers MadconAdvantageviwww.medicare.go Changes for 2024 include plans that lower drug costs , increase benefits If you have questions about Medicare Advantage plans and perecipein drag www.pommithealth.com Summit's plans fit a variety of budgets , lifestyles Seniors in Eastern Oregon can turn to Summit Health for care , coverage Sulh Plan , Inc. is an AMO with a Medicare contact Email In depends on contract renewal Other providers are available in our Whatever your medical needs , Summit Health has a Medicare Advantageplat meet them . You can pick the plan that's right for you during this year's lent period , Oct. 11 ugh Dec. 3 . variety of plates designed " We have a to meet the budgets and seniors in Easters Oregon , " said Wi Burkham Medicare program Health . Our goal is director for belpseniors Snda plan that fits them to styles of The plans Three of it's plios provide care droghark of providers and include prescription drug coverage . These plas may offer more flexibidity and we cost sharing for out - oforteork care , depending on the plan . The deductible cost is waived for generic drugs and cies , and members pay less for other drages though Summt perufermed strok of pharmacies And speaking of lower costs , contoh Socevitopay for in nerok primary care visits Additionally , with SamMedicare Advantage plan , senion pay o mohly premium and can get care at a variety of in network provider . Under the plan cont increase for care outside of Summit network , and prescription dregs are not Coverage above and beyond All of Summit Medicare Advantage plan include rochleopatr , apuncture andropa services , well delandenThe plan also have benefits for select hearing aids Telebis a part of Summit's Medicare Advantage plans as well , allowing member to connect with docton for emergency martphone or tablet Summ's Medicare Adalaoffer care management programs for specific conditions . For example , a diabetes management program provides patients with a continuous blood glucose mand vlmed supplies to What's Suami Medicare Advantage plans come with an included fitness benefit Called the S Healthy Aging and Exercise program , it offers more than 1,500 digital workout videos , ym memberships and expert coaching , all at no co " We've really tried to make Medicare Advantage plans a comprehens beneficial and valuable posible , Burkhart said , " Senior Inter Oregon deserve the best kind of e SUMMIT HEALTH Local Medicare plans , comprehensive coverage Dental / No cost Hearing YourSummitesh.com HINA ADVTINA M