HealthMate for Medicare (PPO) members: Next steps
HealthMate for Medicare (PPO) will be discontinued after December 31, 2024, so you will need to choose a new plan for 2025.
This page explains options that could be a good fit for you and your health needs. If you still have questions, we're here for you. See the end of this page for our phone number and other ways to speak with us.
Consider these options to replace your HealthMate for Medicare plan
Extra (HMO-POS)
Extra is a traditional Medicare Advantage plan. Like HealthMate, it includes coverage for medical, hospital, drugs, and dental (including crowns), as well as vision, hearing, and other supplemental benefits.
Consider Extra if...
- You prefer all of your coverage and benefits in one plan, with one monthly premium.
- You receive much of your care in-network, but you enjoy the flexibility of an out-of-network benefit. See if your doctors are in the Extra network.
- You use your dental, vision, and hearing benefits through your current plan, as well as extras like the Flexible Benefit Card and gym membership.
Plan 65
Plan 65 is a Medicare Supplement plan, also known as Medigap. It covers most of the deductibles and copays that Medicare Parts A and B don’t, limiting your out-of-pocket expenses while giving you the choice of any provider or hospital that accepts Medicare—without needing a referral.
Consider Plan 65 if...
- You prefer lower out-of-pocket costs in exchange for a higher up-front premium.
- You spend much of your time and/or seek most of your care out of state.
- You are willing to purchase additional plans for drug and dental coverage, as well as vision.
Drug and dental plan options
Considering Plan 65? We can help you choose drug and dental coverage to complement your Plan 65 choice. Review the options and enroll online or let us help you.
Let us help
We know the discontinuation of your current plan brings up questions and concerns. We encourage you to talk with us so we can help you.
Call the Medicare Concierge team at (401) 277-2958 or 1-800-267-0439 (TTY: 711).
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. (Open seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., October 1 - March 31.) You can use our automated answering system outside of these hours.