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What is VNS Health EasyCare Plus?

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

EasyCare Plus members have a $0 monthly premium and $0 copays (depending on the level of Medicaid eligibility) for health care services. Plus, you get a Healthy Extras card to help you afford the things you need like OTC health items and groceries.

Plan Highlights

  • $0 monthly plan premium
  • $0 copays for doctor visits*
  • OTC/Grocery and Flex benefits
  • 14 one-way transportation trips to medical appointments  
  • Dental care, hearing aids, eye care, foot care, acupuncture, and more

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What Does EasyCare Plus Cover?

EasyCare Plus gives you more than regular Medicare, including extra benefits that can make it easier to live a healthy lifestyle in your home and community. You get a health coach or care manager to help you be as healthy as possible. You can have doctor 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.

Some of What You Get With Your EasyCare Plus Plan

Help Affording Things You Need

Help with OTC and Healthy Foods†

Get <$235/month> for everyday health items and healthy foods, including home-delivered healthy meals. 

Help with Utilities and More

Help with Utilities†

Get $37.50/month towards home utilities, and certain dental, hearing, and vision expenses. You choose how to use it.

Help with Oral Care

$2,750/year for dental care.^

$2,750/year for preventive and comprehensive dental services.

Who is Eligible for EasyCare Plus?

You may be able to get VNS Health EasyCare Plus if:

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You are eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B
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You are eligible for Medicaid
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You live in one of these counties: Albany, Bronx, Erie, Kings (Brooklyn), Monroe, Nassau, New York (Manhattan), Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond (Staten Island), Schenectady, Suffolk, and Westchester.
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You are a United States citizen or in the United States lawfully

How do I learn more or enroll?

1-866-414-6715
TTY users, call: 711
7 days a week, 8 am-8 pm

Prefer a paper application form? Use our Enrollment Request Form (English, en Espanol中文. You can also enroll online at Medicare.gov.

FAQ

*Benefits and costs depend on your level of Low Income Subsidy (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.

^Additional coverage available under Medicaid based on medical necessity. Authorization may be required.