The National Committee for Quality Assurance rates Geisinger Health Plans a
4.0 out of 5 for Medicare Advantage
. Their rankings for consumer satisfaction are good in most areas, including a 5.0 rating for primary care physicians.
Does Geisinger have a health plan?
Choosing Geisinger Health Plan
We offer the quality coverage and the exceptional value you want. No one plan is right for everyone — it's why
we offer a variety of plans, for every budget
. More than 500,000 members choose Geisinger Health Plan for its high-quality, affordable healthcare benefits.
Is Geisinger Gold a good plan?
Geisinger Gold HMO, listed under Geisinger Health Plan, is the
top-rated Medicare Advantage plan in Pennsylvania
with an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 in NCQA's Medicare Health Insurance Plan Ratings 2019-2020. Ratings are based on consumer satisfaction, preventive care and treatment.
How many members does Geisinger Health Plan have?
Approximately 580,000
people are Geisinger Health Plan members.
How do I get a new Geisinger insurance card?
You can
call our Customer Service Team at 855-227-1302
to order a new card. You can also log in once you are a member and have registered on the web to order a new card or print a temporary card.
Is Geisinger nationwide?
No. Geisinger Health Plan's network offers access to 29,000 providers, including more than 100 hospitals and urgent and convenient care locations, along with access to emergency care anywhere in the world
. Search for providers.
How do I cancel my Geisinger Health Plan?
Call 800-554-4907
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Is Geisinger nonprofit?
Geisinger issued a statement on Wednesday noting, “As a
not-for-profit organization
, Geisinger does not have shareholders. We reinvest revenue over expenses into the health system to benefit our patients, members and the communities we serve.
Does Geisinger marketplace HMO need a referral?
A referral is required when Geisinger Health Plan is not the primary health insurance
.
How does Geisinger Gold work?
Geisinger Gold Classic (HMO) plans
A Primary Care Physician works as your personal family doctor to coordinate your medical care
. Covered services including hospitalization, routine office visits, physicals, immunizations, diagnostic tests and x-rays, are covered with affordable, predictable costs.
What is Geisinger flex card?
2 – Flex card
“This is new to most Geisinger Gold Medicare Advantage plans this year and is a great benefit that members should take advantage of if they have it,” says Kolb. “
It can be used to help pay for dental, vision and hearing devices
.”
Does Geisinger Gold cover Silver Sneakers?
Geisinger Gold now offers reimbursement for SilverSneakers programming
! Visit www.silversneakers.com or call the number on your health plan ID card. SilverSneakers® gives you: A basic fitness membership with nationwide access to participating locations.
What is the Geisinger OTC card?
This card
can be used like a regular credit or debit card for approved OTC items at a participating location
. At the beginning of each calendar quarter (every three months), Geisinger Gold will apply a balance for you to use on approved OTC items.
Who is Geisinger affiliated with?
| Geisinger Health System | Patron Geisinger Foundation | Links | Website www.geisinger.org |
|---|
What is a shop plan?
The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is
for small employers who want to provide health and/or dental insurance to their employees
— affordably, flexibly, and conveniently. To purchase SHOP insurance, your business or non-profit organization generally must have 1 to 50 employees.
How do I add my newborn to Medicaid in PA?
- To make sure a newborn starts receiving MA as soon as possible after birth, the DHS has a liaison (contact person) for providers at each CAO. …
- Providers will submit a COMPASS Newborn Add Ticket or an MA 112 form to the CAO within three working days after the child's birth.
How do I change my Geisinger primary care physician?
How to change doctors? Whether you're looking for a new primary care physician or would like to switch from your current Geisinger provider, changing doctors is easy!
Click here to find a primary care provider near you or request an appointment by calling 800-275-6401
.
What is group number on insurance card?
Group number:
Identifies your employer plan
. Each employer choses a package for their employees based on price, or types of coverage. This is identified through the group number. If you purchased your insurance through the health exchange you might not have a group number.
Does Geisinger take UPMC?
All UPMC hospitals and doctor offices in north central Pa. accept most major insurances, including Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UPMC Health Plan
.
How big is Geisinger Medical Center?
The
540-bed
hospital is the region's only Level I Trauma Center, and is home to the area's lone children's hospital, Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital.
What is Geisinger known for?
Geisinger is home to the MyCode Community Health Initiative, a growing research project with 250,000 participants that make up the world's largest biobank. Geisinger is also known for
addressing diabetes by creating the Fresh Food Farmacy
, which provides food and education to patients with diabetes and food insecurity.
Who is Geisinger named after?
Founded more than 100 years ago by
Abigail Geisinger
for her central Pennsylvania community, Geisinger has expanded and evolved to meet regional needs and developed innovative, national programs in the process.
What is coinsurance health plan?
The percentage of costs of a covered health care service you pay (20%, for example) after you've paid your deductible
. Let's say your health insurance plan's allowed amount for an office visit is $100 and your coinsurance is 20%. If you've paid your deductible: You pay 20% of $100, or $20.
What is Geisinger MOOP *?
The
maximum out-of-pocket
(MOOP) amount includes all member expenses, such as deductibles, coinsurance and copays, for all covered services within a plan period. Once your MOOP costs are met, your health insurance plan will pay 100 percent of costs for covered services.
How much does the CEO of Geisinger make?
$ 856,731
: Susan M Robel, EVP CNO. $ 735,713: Francis M Richards, CIO, Emeritus. $ 641,864: John M Kravitz, CIO. $ 613,318: Janet F Tomcavage, Former Employee (paid from a related org)
Is Geisinger tax exempt?
GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN is a 501(c)(4) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1990, and
donations may or may not be tax-deductible
.
Is Geisinger federally funded?
Geisinger Health Foundation receives First Federal Charitable Foundation grant
to support mobile dental health unit and purchase of translation devices.
