Newswise — CLEVELAND – University Hospitals (UH) and PrimeTime Health Plan are now offering a co-branded Medicare Advantage Plan to Medicare eligible individuals who live in Cuyahoga, Lake and Lorain counties, providing them with convenient access to high quality, affordable care at dozens of locations across Northeast Ohio.
“This partnership will bring valuable resources to help connect Medicare eligible individuals living in the Cleveland and surrounding lakeside counties with the primary care, specialist care and pharmacy services they need at prices to fit their budgets,” said Rick Haines, president and CEO, Aultman Health Foundation.
University Hospitals Medicare Advantage Plan by PTHP (UHMAP) is a partnership between University Hospitals and AultCare’s PrimeTime Health Plan, two of Northeast Ohio’s leading providers in the healthcare field. UHMAP members get access to UH’s network of state-of-the-art facilities and providers, including more than 3,300 nationally recognized specialists in orthopedics, heart & vascular and oncology services. UHMAP also provides a wide range of benefits, such as dental care, hearing aids, mental health counseling, prescription drugs and vision exams, all at a price to fit any budget.
“University Hospitals Medicare Advantage Plan by PTHP is the perfect choice for eligible individuals who want access to the best possible care,” said Cliff Megerian, MD, CEO of University Hospitals. “With UHMAP, you can get the care you need, right in your community when you need it, from compassionate professionals who are experts in their field all for an affordable price.”
Among the services UHMAP beneficiaries will have access to:
- The UH provider network and facilities including a leading academic institute with advanced/cutting-edge medical treatments. This includes nationally recognized programs, such as UH Seidman Cancer Center and UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.
- UH Center for Orthopedics team
- Dental, prescription drug and vision benefits not covered under traditional Medicare
- Health & wellness
- Mental health services
- Hearing services
- Panel network services at 22 regional medical centers, more than 40 outpatient health centers, 21 urgent care centers and more than 200 primary care locations.
Individuals eligible to enroll will be able to do so between Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
For more information, please contact University Hospitals Medicare Advantage Plan by PTHP at 1-216-535-4014 or 1-833-954-0483 (TTY users call 711) or visit www.pthp.com/uh. Our Call Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. From October 1 through March 31, the Call Center is open seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PrimeTime Health Plan is an HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in PrimeTime Health Plan depends on contract renewal.
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About University Hospitals / Cleveland, Ohio
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 21 hospitals (including five joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University, the Technion Israel Institute of Technology and National Taiwan University College of Medicine. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees. Follow UH on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. For more information, visit UHhospitals.org.
About PrimeTime Health Plan
Supporting the Medicare population in a 12-county service area, PrimeTime Health Plan serves more than 14,000 Medicare-eligible members. PrimeTime Health Plan is a Medicare Advantage Organization that offers a knowledgeable staff of specialists readily available to assist members with understanding their benefits, plan or any other Medicare need. Founded in 1997, PrimeTime Health Plan is located in Canton, Ohio. To learn more, visit www.pthp.com.
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