Overview of Benefits & Eligibility
HealthSun Health Plans is a Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). This website details some features of our plan. It does not list every service that we cover, every limitation, or every exclusion. To get a complete list of our benefits, please call HealthSun Health Plans and ask for the "Summary of Benefits".
WHEN CAN YOU ENROLL IN A MEDICARE HEALTH PLAN
November 15 – December 31, 2010 (Annual Election Period, AEP):
Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in a 2011 Medicare health benefits plan, such as a Medicare Advantage HMO plan, Original Medicare, or a stand-alone prescription drug plan (PDP).
YOU HAVE CHOICES IN YOUR HEALTH CARE
As a Medicare beneficiary, you can choose from different Medicare options. One option is the Original (fee-for-service) Medicare Plan. Another option is a Medicare Advantage Health plan, like HealthSun Health Plans, a Medicare Advantage approved HMO. You may have other options too. You make the choice. No matter what you decide, you are still in the Medicare Program.
Our members receive all of the benefits that the Original Medicare Plan offers. We also offer more benefits, which may change from year to year.
You may join or leave a plan only at certain times. Please call HealthSun Health Plans at the telephone number listed at the end of this introduction or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for more information. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
WHERE IS HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLANS AVAILABLE?
The service area for this plan includes: Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Florida. You must live in one of these places to join the plan. If you are in prison, you cannot join this plan.
HOW MANY PLANS DOES HEALTHSUN HEALTH PLAN HAVE?
HealthSun Health Plans, a Medicare Advantage approved HMO offers plans the following plans:
- SunPlus Advantage Plan Miami Dade County Plan 001
- SunPlus Advantage Plan Broward County Plan 002
- Healthy Advantage Plan Miami Dade County Plan 005
- MediMax Plan for Miami Dade County and Broward County Plan 006
View more information about our Miami-Dade Plans and Broward Plans.
Enrollment forms are available here.
HealthSun Health Plans Medicare Advantage approved HMO benefit plans cover all the benefits of Original Medicare and much more, including:
- Medically necessary doctor visits
- Hospitalization coverage
- Worldwide coverage for Emergency
Please remember that you must use HealthSun Health Plans' network providers.
CAN I CHOOSE MY DOCTORS?
HealthSun Health Plans has formed a network of doctors, specialists, and hospitals. You can only use doctors who are part of our network. The health providers in our network can change at any time. You can ask for a current Provider Directory for an up-to-date list. Our number is listed at the end of this introduction.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I GO TO A DOCTOR WHO'S NOT IN YOUR NETWORK?
If you choose to go to a doctor outside of our network, you must pay for these services yourself. Neither HealthSun Health Plans, Inc. nor the Original Medicare Plan will pay for these services.
WHERE CAN I GET MY PRESCRIPTIONS IF I JOIN THIS PLAN?
HealthSun Health Plans has formed a network of pharmacies. You can use any pharmacy in our network. The pharmacies in our network can change at any time. Call us for a current Pharmacy Network List — our hours and numbers are listed at the end of this page.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I GO TO A PHARMACY THAT IS NOT IN YOUR NETWORK?
If you go to a pharmacy that's not in our network, you might have to pay more for your prescriptions. You also might have to follow special rules before getting your prescription in order for the prescription to be covered under our plan. For more information, call the telephone number at the end of this page.
DOES MY PLAN COVER MEDICARE PART B OR PART D DRUGS?
HealthSun Health Plans does cover both Medicare Part B prescription drugs and Part D prescription drugs.
DOES MY PLAN HAVE A PRESCRIPTION DRUG FORMULARY?
HealthSun Health Plans uses a formulary. A formulary is a preferred list of drugs selected to meet patient needs. The plan may periodically make changes to the formulary. If the formulary changes, affected enrollees will be notified in writing before the change is made. Contact HealthSun Health Plans for details.
WHAT IS A MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT (MTM) PROGRAM?
A Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program is a benefit that your plan may offer. You may be identified to participate in a program designed for your specific health and pharmacy needs. It is recommended that you take full advantage of this covered benefit if you are selected. Contact HealthSun Health Plans for more details.
WHAT TYPES OF DRUGS MAY BE COVERED UNDER MEDICARE PART B?
The following outpatient prescription drugs may be covered under Medicare Part B. This may include, but is not limited to, the following types of drugs. Contact HealthSun Health Plans for more details.
- Some Antigens: If they are prepared by a doctor and administered by a properly instructed person (who could be the patient) under doctor supervision.
- Osteoporosis Drugs: Injectable drugs for osteoporosis for certain women with Medicare.
- Erythropoietin (Epoetin alpha or Epogen©): By injection if you have end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring either dialysis or transplantation) and need this drug to treat anemia.
- Hemophilia Clotting Factors: Self-administered clotting factors if you have hemophilia.
- Injectable Drugs: Most injectable drugs administered incident to a physician's service.
- Immunosuppressive Drugs: Immunosuppressive drug therapy for transplant patients if the transplant was paid for by Medicare, or paid by a private insurance that paid as a primary payer to your Medicare Part A coverage, in a Medicare-certified facility.
- Some Oral Cancer Drugs: If the same drug is available in injectable form.
- Oral Anti-Nausea Drugs: If you are part of an anti-cancer chemotherapeutic regimen. Inhalation and infusion drugs provided through DME.
Please call HealthSun Health Plans, Inc. for more information about this plan.
Member Service Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am – 8:00pm Eastern. You may leave us a voice mail message after hours, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and we will return your call the next business day.
Current and Prospective members should call 305-234-9292.
TTY users should call 1-877-206-0500.
Current and Prospective members should call 305-234-9292 for questions related to the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug program. TTY users should call 1-877-206-0500.
For more information about Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Or, visit www.medicare.gov on the web.
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