Learn More About COVID-19
Learn more about COVID-19 and vaccinations. Get answers about frequently
asked vaccine questions, information about free COVID-19 virtual screenings
for Indiana residents and list of symptoms.
Watch IU Health COVID-19 webinar for employers
A recent webinar was conducted with IU Health experts around COVID-19.
Learn the latest regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and insights to frequently
asked employer questions.
View Details on Free Virtual Screening with IU Health
IU Health has a free virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana free
Coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings using the IU Health Virtual Visit app.
Latest on COVID-19 Vaccine
Any Indiana resident age 16
and up is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge. Educators and
school staff, healthcare workers, first responders, and long-term care
residents and staff are also eligible. Sign up at
ourshot.in.gov. Those with certain
medical conditions are also eligible and will receive a unique registration
link by text or email. Learn more at
iuhealth.org/covidvaccine.
Connect with our Customer Solutions team
At IU Health Plans, we’re available to address all of your questions in a
timely and efficient manner. Our Customer Solutions team is here to assist
with any questions regarding your IU Health Plan benefits during this time.
Refill of a Prescription Medication
IU Health Plans has taken steps to design the best care for you during this
COVID-19 outbreak. You may now take advantage of:
- Relaxed refill restrictions
For our Commercial and Medicare customers, IU Health Plans is waiving early
refill limits on up to three, 30-day prescription supplies for maintenance
medications at any in-network pharmacy, in all states. This change applies to
maintenance medications only. 30-day overrides are not available for specialty
medications or controlled substances.
- Free home delivery
Participating CVS Pharmacies in our network have waived charges for home
delivery of all prescription medications. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) encourages people at higher risk for COVID-19 complications
to stay at home as much as possible, so this convenient option can help you
avoid leaving your home for refills or new maintenance prescriptions. As
always, there is no charge for delivery of prescriptions filled by the CVS
Caremark Mail Service pharmacy, when you choose the mail order service.
CVS Caremark mail order form
Contact your doctor’s office for a prescription. If you need your
prescription filled anytime within the next week, you will need to ask your
doctor to write two prescriptions for your long-term medicines, one that you
can fill immediately at a participating pharmacy, and the second for the mail
order to be mailed to CVS Caremark.
Mail the order form, along with your prescription(s) to be shipped by mail. Include your payment to the CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy address printed on the form. You will be required to make your prescription drug payments using an electronic check, Bill Me Later®, or a credit card (VISA®, MasterCard®, Discover® or American Express®). You can also pay by check or money order. You should not send cash.
IU Health Plans will conduct a public forum on December 1st at 3:30pm EST. The primary purpose of this event is to discuss premium changes and to gather feedback from the community on IU Health Plans insurance performance.
Key highlights regarding our premiums are as follows:
Commercial Premium increase for 2020 (filed in 2019):
- Our rate increase ranged from 7.6% to 12.7%
- Our average rate increase was 9.4%
- We added plans to accommodate a wider range of employer group needs
- Plan designs modified to: provide more cost-effective care, steer care to the appropriate providers, and reduce the cost of sharing to members
We are committed to reducing the cost of care while improving the quality of care by:
- Using care managers to help appropriate patients avoid unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital admission
- Helping patients leaving the hospital ensure they have the mediation, supplies and follow up appointments to avoid having to be readmitted
- Proactively engaging patients on preventative health services to keep them healthy
- Providing social work, dieticians, and pharmacy consultations for patients who may lack access
The IU Health Plans Public forum can be joined at the Microsoft Teams Live event here
Learn More About COVID-19
Learn more about COVID-19 and vaccinations. Get answers about frequently
asked vaccine questions, information about free COVID-19 virtual screenings
for Indiana residents and list of symptoms.
Watch IU Health COVID-19 webinar for employers
A recent webinar was conducted with IU Health experts around COVID-19.
Learn the latest regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and insights to frequently
asked employer questions.
View Details on Free Virtual Screening with IU Health
IU Health has a free virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana free
Coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings using the IU Health Virtual Visit app.
Latest on COVID-19 Vaccine
Any Indiana resident age 16
and up is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge. Educators and
school staff, healthcare workers, first responders, and long-term care
residents and staff are also eligible. Sign up at
ourshot.in.gov. Those with certain
medical conditions are also eligible and will receive a unique registration
link by text or email. Learn more at
iuhealth.org/covidvaccine.
Connect with our Customer Solutions team
At IU Health Plans, we’re available to address all of your questions in a
timely and efficient manner. Our Customer Solutions team is here to assist
with any questions regarding your IU Health Plan benefits during this time.
Refill of a Prescription Medication
IU Health Plans has taken steps to design the best care for you during this
COVID-19 outbreak. You may now take advantage of:
- Relaxed refill restrictions
For our Commercial and Medicare customers, IU Health Plans is waiving early
refill limits on up to three, 30-day prescription supplies for maintenance
medications at any in-network pharmacy, in all states. This change applies to
maintenance medications only. 30-day overrides are not available for specialty
medications or controlled substances.
- Free home delivery
Participating CVS Pharmacies in our network have waived charges for home
delivery of all prescription medications. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) encourages people at higher risk for COVID-19 complications
to stay at home as much as possible, so this convenient option can help you
avoid leaving your home for refills or new maintenance prescriptions. As
always, there is no charge for delivery of prescriptions filled by the CVS
Caremark Mail Service pharmacy, when you choose the mail order service.
CVS Caremark mail order form
Contact your doctor’s office for a prescription. If you need your
prescription filled anytime within the next week, you will need to ask your
doctor to write two prescriptions for your long-term medicines, one that you
can fill immediately at a participating pharmacy, and the second for the mail
order to be mailed to CVS Caremark.
Mail the order form, along with your prescription(s) to be shipped by mail. Include your payment to the CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy address printed on the form. You will be required to make your prescription drug payments using an electronic check, Bill Me Later®, or a credit card (VISA®, MasterCard®, Discover® or American Express®). You can also pay by check or money order. You should not send cash.
IU Health Plans will conduct a public forum on December 1st at 3:30pm EST. The primary purpose of this event is to discuss premium changes and to gather feedback from the community on IU Health Plans insurance performance.
Key highlights regarding our premiums are as follows:
Commercial Premium increase for 2020 (filed in 2019):
- Our rate increase ranged from 7.6% to 12.7%
- Our average rate increase was 9.4%
- We added plans to accommodate a wider range of employer group needs
- Plan designs modified to: provide more cost-effective care, steer care to the appropriate providers, and reduce the cost of sharing to members
We are committed to reducing the cost of care while improving the quality of care by:
- Using care managers to help appropriate patients avoid unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital admission
- Helping patients leaving the hospital ensure they have the mediation, supplies and follow up appointments to avoid having to be readmitted
- Proactively engaging patients on preventative health services to keep them healthy
- Providing social work, dieticians, and pharmacy consultations for patients who may lack access
The IU Health Plans Public forum can be joined at the Microsoft Teams Live event here
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Yes Maybe Later NeverWith all its parts, options and enrollment rules, choosing Medicare coverage can be confusing. Within this video, you will learn what Medicare is, when you are eligible and the ABC’s of Medicare. Click and watch the video to learn more.
When you can first enroll in Medicare depends on your birthdate. For most, your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) begins on the first day of the month that is 3-months before your 65th birthday. Click and watch the video to learn more.
Making your Medicare decision doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Click and watch the video to learn some of the questions to ask which can help you decide the Medicare plan that works best for you.
Whether you’re choosing coverage for yourself or helping a loved one, we created this video to make it easy for you to select the right Medicare coverage for your needs. Click and watch the video to learn more.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that covers millions of Americans. In general, you are eligible for Medicare if you are:
Medicare, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has four main components: Parts A, B, C, and D.
Medicare Part A helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, some home-health services, and hospice care—usually with no monthly premium.
Medicare Part B helps pay for physician services, outpatient hospital care, and other medical services not covered by Medicare Part A. Medicare Part B is optional and is purchased from the Federal Government for a monthly premium.
Quick Tip: Medicare Parts A and B are known as "Original Medicare".
Medicare Part C plans, usually referred to as “Medicare Advantage plans,” are offered by private health care companies. Medicare Part C plans cover all services under Medicare Parts A and B, plus additional benefits such as hearing, vision and dental. These plans often include prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) as well.
Medicare Part D helps pay for outpatient prescription drugs and is available through private health care companies. You also have the option to choose a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan with or without Medicare Part D prescription coverage.
As outlined above, Medicare Part C, or Medicare Advantage, is an option that you can chose if you are looking for more flexibility when it comes to your Medicare coverage.
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