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What Is VNS Health EasyCare Plus?

EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan for people with Medicaid. It includes prescription drugs and extra benefits not covered by regular Medicare.

Plan Highlights

  • $0 Monthly premium* 
  • $0 Copays for doctors, hospitals, labs, and more* 
  • $0 for prescription drugs
  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Grocery allowance** 
  • Flex allowance for utilities and more** 
  • Dental, hearing, vision, transportation, acupuncture, and more 

A Smart Plan for People with Medicare and Medicaid

EasyCare Plus members have a $0 monthly premium and $0 copays (depending on the level of Medicaid eligibility) for health care services. The plan gives you more than regular Medicare, including extra benefits that can make it easier to live a healthy lifestyle in your home and community.

Just Some of What You Get with EasyCare Plus

Help Affording Things You Need

OTC and Grocery allowance**

Get $235/month (up to $2,820/year). Use in stores or get home delivery.**

Help with Utilities and More

Flex allowance

Get $37.50/month (up to $450/year) towards home utilities and certain dental, hearing, and vision expenses.**

Help with Oral Care

Dental 

$2,750 for preventive and comprehensive dental services. 

  • More Than Regular Medicare

    Regular Medicare covers a lot, but not everything. EasyCare Plus has important benefits that aren’t part of regular Medicare, including prescription drugs, dental, hearing, vision, acupuncture, and much more.

  • Extras for Healthy Living

    EasyCare Plus includes:

      • One debit card with your OTC/Grocery allowance ($235/month), Flex allowance ($37.50/month), and member rewards. The allowances can be rolled over every month, so you can save up for a larger purchase — just be sure to use the full amount by the end of the year.
      • SilverSneakers® fitness program. Makes it easier to be active with gym membership and online classes. Many activities can be done from the comfort of your home.
      • Get to the health care locations you need with 7 round trips to and from approved facilities.
      • And more!
  • Personal Support

    With EasyCare Plus, you get a health coach or care manager to help you be as healthy as possible. Our plan pharmacists can make it easier for you to get and take your medications. You can have doctor’s visits in the comfort of your home with our telehealth program. And you have 24/7 access to a nurse for when health concerns arise.

*Benefits and costs depend on your level of LIS or Medicaid eligibility.

**Grocery and utility benefits are part of a special supplemental program for the chronically ill and not all members qualify. Chronic illnesses include diabetes, dementia, heart failure, lung disorders, stroke, and other conditions. Eligibility for this benefit cannot be guaranteed based solely on your condition. All applicable eligibility requirements must be met before the benefit is provided. For details, please contact us.