Geisinger Health Plan’s Medicare product named as one of the best in state by U.S. News & World Report
DANVILLE, Pa. – Geisinger Health Plan was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Insurance Company – Medicare Advantage 2023 in Pennsylvania for its Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plan product lines.
“Geisinger Gold continues to be recognized for its excellence in Medicare products,” said Roger van Baaren, chief sales officer for Geisinger Health Plan. “Our Geisinger Gold products offer members more coverage for the benefits they need so they pay less out-of-pocket. This recognition shows how Geisinger Health Plan continues to provide healthcare coverage beyond the standard health benefits.”
U.S. News used data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare compare tool, including its star rating of each Medicare Advantage plan offered in 2023. CMS scores each Medicare plan from 1 to 5 stars in various categories. Geisinger Gold HMO and PPO products received 4.5 stars by CMS for the 2023 rating.
Geisinger Gold offers supplemental benefits and offers comprehensive health coverage with access to 29,000 in-network physicians, 3,000 pharmacies and 100+ health centers.
In addition, any Geisinger Gold plan member can join a Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center. This program delivers concierge care focused on people age 65+. The health centers offer:
- Same-day doctor’s appointments
- Longer visits and 1:1 time with your doctor
- Social and educational activities
- A personal wellness plan with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, exercise classes and wellness coordinators
- Mental health resources, including therapists and online tools
Geisinger’s program data indicates participation in programs like 65 Forward reduces older adults’ hospital admissions by 15% and emergency room visits by 40%.
Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5- star rating system. Get More Information on Star Ratings Online Compare Star Ratings for this and other plans online at medicare.gov/plan-compare.
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Geisinger Gold Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and HMO DSNP plans are offered by Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Indemnity Insurance Company, health plans with a Medicare contract. Continued enrollment in Geisinger Gold depends on contract renewal.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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