GHI SELECTED TO OFFER SPECIAL NEEDS PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID
HOSPITAL NETWORK EXPANSION ALSO ANNOUNCED
(New York, NY - February 7, 2005) Group Health Incorporated (GHI) has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer a health plan in New York City, and Rockland and Westchester Counties for beneficiaries who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
The GHI Medicare PPO Value plan provides a new health care coverage option specifically designed to meet the needs of these beneficiaries. Members who qualify are not subject to out-of-pocket expenses for most services and have access to added health benefits such as disease management and health and wellness programs.
“GHI is focused on providing our members with the highest quality of care and making sure they have access to plans that target their specific needs and strengthen their coverage.” said Frank Branchini, President and CEO of GHI.
GHI also announced a significant increase in its GHI Medicare Choice PPO hospital network, including the North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital system. Additional facilities include Maimonides Medical Center, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, Kingsbrook and Jewish Medical Center in Kings County, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, St. John’s Hospital-Episcopal Health Services in Queens County, Staten Island University Hospital in Richmond County and Good Samaritan Hospital in Rockland County. The addition of these facilities brings the total number of hospitals in the GHI Medicare Choice PPO network to 75.
For more information about GHI Medicare Choice PPO plans, please call 1-800-611-8454 or TDD/TTY 1-877-208-7920.
About GHI
Group Health Incorporated (GHI) is a statewide, not-for-profit insurer serving New Yorkers since 1937. GHI and its wholly-owned subsidiary, GHI HMO, provide health coverage and administrative services to more than 2.6 million individuals, offering a variety of insurance options and administrative-services-only arrangements.