fiesta marina cruises was an experimental short-lived subsidiary cruise line of carnival cruise lines .

the cruise line was marketed toward the latin/spanish-speaking population , residing in the united states and abroad .

the cruise line sailed out of san juan , puerto rico and caracas , venezuela .

the cruise line operated only one ship , the fiesta marina .

the ship was named in miami , florida on october 18 , 1993 .

the cruise line was a total marketing failure and was dissolved in september 1994 .

the fiesta marina was sold to epirotiki cruises to sail as the olympic .

in 2007 , the carnival corporation started a joint-partnership with the orizonia corporación to start a new cruise line called iberocruceros .

just like fiesta marina , the new cruise line was marketed toward the latin/spanish-speaking population .

the cruise line operated out of south america and europe , independently from carnival , but was managed by costa cruises .

iberocruceros was closed in 2014 and its ships transferred to costa or elsewhere .

fiesta marina cruises

yes , this was the very first time we were in cabo san lucas . we were traveling with friends . we loved the beach , the suite at the marina fiesta resort , the restaurants and especially the customer service at marina fiesta .
with an increasing number of newbuilds joining the fleet , carnival finally opted to divest itself of the former empress . in a bold move , the company formed a new latin - themed subsidiary , fiesta marina cruises , and took the redundant carnivale to miami for a re christening as the fiesta marina in october of 1993 .
nice hotel in great marina location . and we always felt very safe and it’s close to everything we wanted beach downtown and marina restaurants and shops !
fiesta cruises is a family owned business that has been operating out of bayside marketplace , in downtown miami , since 1995 . our tour boat , fiesta i , is a newly renovated 52’ double deck catamaran with twin caterpillar diesel engines and is u . s . coast guard licensed for 76 passengers .
marina fiesta resort offers a european - style spa , a freeform pool with swimup bar , a children ' s pool , and several dining options , including a poolside thatched - roof restaurant .
all - inclusive room rates at marina fiesta resort & spa are available . these rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate ( some restrictions may apply ) .
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spanish - speaking cruise line in october 1993 , carnival cruises launched fiesta marina , a cruise line for spanish - speaking travelers . nine months later , fiesta marina was gone . according to allan jordan , there were several reasons the demise . for one thing , the line’s flagship , formerly carnival’s carnivale , was 37 years old and more than a bit worn . for another , many latinos felt the product was too segregated . this was one ship that just didn’t “habla” to the people .
andy , family and friends just got back from their first visit to marina fiesta resort and couldn’t be happier ! this centrally located resort boasts an incredible setting directly overlooking the state - of - the - art marina in cabo san lucas , mexico . it’s just steps to the area’s best dining , nightlife and activities including fishing charters and sunset cruises . here , andy shares some highlights :
after a mere three months , she was withdrawn . meanwhile , a planned merger with mediterranean - based epirotiki cruises ( in order to strengthen carnival ' s
euro
presence ) was fizzling . in a concessionary move , carnival traded the fiesta marina to the greek company and withdrew from the deal .
our favorite restaurant was the lobster co . in cabo san lucas . we also enjoyed all of the restaurants at marina fiesta’s sister property , hacienda encantada . one of the highlights of being a guest at marina fiesta is the access to the dining and amenities of hacienda encantada , so we had the opportunity to enjoy both . we really loved the tour at cabo dolphins ( swimming with the dolphins ) .
capt jimmy lewis is a 3rd generation floridian and fisherman who realized that there was no better way to see miami than by water . he and his wife bought their first tour boat in 1995 and fiesta cruises was born .
marina fiesta resort & spa places you within 2 miles ( 3 km ) of popular sights like land ' s end and the arch . this 155 - room , 4 - star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with a marina and a full - service spa . centrally located in cabo san lucas , the resort is also a short walk from marina cabo san lucas and san lucas bay .
marina cabo san lucas : 5 - min walk , 0 . 2 mi / 0 . 4 km
the full - service european spa at marina fiesta resort offers a range of massages , including aromatherapy massage ; treatments such as body wraps and scrubs ; facials ; and manicures and pedicures . guests can also unwind in the spa tub or sauna .
before being sold to carnival in 1976 , carnivale was called queen ann maria for the operator greek line . in 1993 , carnival transferred her over to a subsidiary cruise line , fiesta marina cruises . after a few other cruise lines and the ultimate name of topaz sailing under the peace boat organization , she was retired and laid up in april 2008 . that summer , the ship was beached in india to be scrapped , and the process was completed in 2009 .
the 155 air - conditioned suites have patios with pool or marina views . amenities also include sofa beds , kitchenettes , and lcd tvs .
marina fiesta resort & spa features a marina , a full - service spa , and 2 outdoor pools . free valet and self parking are available—or if you ' re not driving , take the shuttle from the hotel to the airport for mxn 900 per vehicle . the front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24 / 7 to help with luggage storage , concierge services , and securing valuables . other amenities at this spa resort include a children ' s pool , a fitness center , and a spa tub .
the rust - streaked queen anna maria was purchased , pulled from mothballs , sent to newport news , va for a refurbishment , and delivered to carnival cruises as the carnivale in february of 1976 .
all of marina fiesta resort & spa ' s 155 rooms are air - conditioned and have an array of amenities , including microwaves , coffee makers , and ceiling fans . lcd tvs come with satellite channels , and guests can stay connected with wifi and wired internet . bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries . safes , phones , and desks are also available .
my family and i really enjoyed our trip ! very convenient to marina and a short walk to the beach . excellent veg / vegan restaurant steps away , too .
6 restaurants and 5 bars offer a variety of dining choices at the resort . an independently operated mini - market near the marina offers snacks , a coffee shop , a pharmacy , and internet access . guests may also enjoy dining at a selection of fine restaurants and bars outside of the resort , at the marina and along the boardwalk .
empress of canada enchanted isle eugenio c fedor shalyapin festivale fiesta marina franconia islandbreeze ivernia ivory jean mermoz lurline madagascar mardi gras margarita l marianna vi marianna 9 mayan empress mermoz monarch star monterey ms philippines olympia olympic principe perfeito princesa victoria regal empress renaissance rhapsody regent star s . a . vaal sappho serenade shota rustaveli spero statendam stella maris ii stella oceanis stella solaris tahitien the big red boat ii
the disappearing midnight buffet it used to be a cruise cliché , the gluttons’ favorite meal : the midnight buffet . these days , the midnight buffet is slim pickings , indeed - - if you can find one at all . how come ? cruise lines are just reflecting the tastes of today’s passenger , offering lighter fare and specialty eating events instead of the late - night groaning board . for example , carnival now offers its “gala midnight buffet” just once on cruises seven days or longer , and norwegian cruise line usually offers one midnight chocolate buffet on its cruises . if you’re a stickler for tradition , try costa cruises , which still indulges its passengers with its lavish , over - the - top midnight buffets .
don’t miss the show ! there is no better way to see the july 4th fireworks downtown than on fiesta cruises ! our open upper deck and bow allow for the best views of the fireworks . our trip leaves bayside at approximately 8 : 30 and returns around 9 : 45 . this trip sells out every year . get your tickets early and enjoy the fireworks in true miami style . prices are $ 32 for children under 10 and $ 49 for 10 & over . get a 20 % discount if you purchase before june 27th !
jubilee was built in sweden in 1986 for carnival cruise line , and celebration and holiday were her near - sister ships . in 2004 , she was transferred to p & o cruises australia and renamed pacific sun . in 2012 , pacific sun left p & o and was sold to hna cruises , who named her henna . she sailed for them until november 2015 , when hna shut down operations after three years of losing money . since the ship’s last cruise with them , she’s been laid up at the scrap yard in alang , india .
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staff were very friendly and professional . hotel was clean , felt safe , and close to everything at the marina and walking distance to town . sky bar on rooftop was very cool , never crowded , and raul the bartender rules !
she was renamed queen anna maria , after the second monarch to christen her , in march of 1965 . her new passenger capacity of 1 , 313 was divided accordingly for crossings : 109 first , 59 interchangeable , and 1145 tourist . on cruises , she carried 742 passengers in one class . the newly - measured 21 , 716 grt ship was used for the new york - to - mediterranean service ( piraeus , palermo , naples , lisbon , halifax , new york , returnng via boston , lisbon , naples , palermo , piraeus , limassol , and haifa ) and off - season cruises , being fully diverted to cruises by the 1970 ' s . in 1975 , greek line fell deeply into debt , and queen anna maria abandoned her new york cruise program , fleeing to greece for lay - up at perama , where she was arrested .
the recently renovated , 155 - suite cabo san lucas resort welcomes guests in an impressive marble lobby displaying greek murals . situated on a hillside toward the nearby marina , the resort resembles an adobe village , complete with raw - log accents .
outstanding customer service . everyone at this resort was very accommodating ! staff at the pool bar was excellent ! ! ! ! ! we always had drinks ! the location of this resort was so convenient we could walk to all restaurants , shopping and bars downtown . we reserved a 2 bedroom suite that was perfect it also had a private jacuzzi on the patio that we did not know we were getting + + + + + + bonus ! ! all inclusive plan was great ! i can ' t wait for my next trip at marina fiesta resort .
this resort in the center of town overlooks cabo san lucas marina , departure point for sport - fishing adventures ; shops and nightlife are within walking distance , and a safe swimming beach is a 5 - minute walk . the casino is also close at hand .
formal attire ? it’s optional dressing to the nines is a thing of the past as most cruise lines have adopted a more casual approach to cruise attire than the old ball - gown - and - dinner - jacket standard . yes , cruise lines like cunard and silversea cruises continue to offer plenty of black - tie evenings because that’s what their clientele prefer , but even aboard these swanky ships , a dark suit and tie will do . ( if you’re determined to wear a tuxedo , you can rent one aboard most cruise ships . ) elsewhere , dress codes range from carnival’s mainstream wear - what - you - want dictum to the laid - back - luxury style of windstar cruises .
fiesta marina quietly sailed for perama and the waters from which she was retrieved by carnival eighteen years earlier . in the handsome livery of epirotiki , she emerged in the spring of 1995 as the olympic for that company ' s aegean - based cruise program . the largest ship in the fleet to date , and with her deep draft , she was not without her maneuvering difficulties ( an incident where she collided with the pier at kusadasi in the summer of 1997 would be testament to that fact ) , but she was beautifully maintained and loved by her passengers . her crew was especially proud of the ship ' s heritage , and for a time , the old liner was once again
queen
of the greek fleet .
overlooking the marina ' s fishing and pleasure boats , the hotel ' s free - form pool and swim - up bar provide a relaxing place for guests to unwind and cool down . a children ' s pool , two 2 - person spa tubs , a steam room , pool umbrellas , and lounge chairs are also provided .
tropicale was a monumental ship for carnival , as she was their very first new build . she began sailing in 1982 mainly in the caribbean . the ship was then transferred to costa as costa tropicale , then p & o australia as the pacific star . after that , she was sold to pullmantur cruises , refurbished , and sailed as ocean dream . as of 2012 , ocean dream left pullmantur , and is chartered to peace boat .
the olympic was remeasured at 31 , 500 gross tons and carried 950 passengers and 470 crew . she was slightly
toned down
from the splashy interior look rendered by the 1990 carnival refit . in 1996 , epirotiki lines merged with longtime competitor , sun lines , to form royal olympic cruises . at this time , their ships adapted a new funnel logo , which was a combination of epirotiki ' s byzantine cross and sun line ' s
shining sun
emblems .
no smoking ! oh , never mind in november 1998 , carnival cruise lines launched the paradise , the world’s first completely nonsmoking ship . the ship was designed and built by nonsmokers and smoking on board was verboten ; in fact , anyone caught smoking was given the heave - ho at the next port and was slapped with a $ 250 fine . fast - forward five years : now the paradise has been moved to the west coast , where it sails three - and four - day cruises to mexico - - smoking permitted .
just got back yesterday stayed here for my birthday for 3 nights . the location is perfect walked to medrano beach , on the marina , and downtown . staff was amazing anytime we asked for anything they were at our room in less than 5 min . very attentive and helpful at the front desk made phone calls for us to make sure we had a ride back to the airport . didnt pressure us like most about time share asked us once and that was that
“it kind of creeped me out because they would go through my stuff to locate my pajamas , ” says linda coffman , editor of cruise diva , a cruise web site , and author of “fodor’s complete guide to caribbean cruises . ” coffman says that despite her best efforts to hide her pajamas from the stewards , they would always find them . on one cruise she came back to her cabin to find her nightgown folded into a shape of a frog . but sensibilities differ , and some cruise lines , like seabourn , still offer this service ( without the frogs ) .
carnival’s ship holiday was ordered and built for them in denmark , and entered service in 1985 . in 2003 , she was refurbished , and in 2005 during hurricane katrina , she was used as temporary housing for victims of the storm . she sailed from alabama to the western caribbean until 2009 , when she was transferred to the fleet of iberocruceros , another cruise line owned by carnival corp . after that , she was transferred to the ibero cruises fleet , and was transformed into a floating hotel for the 2014 sochi winter olympics . in spring of last year , she was sold to the british cruise line cruise & maritime voyages and sails for them under the name magellan .
the pros : the location is nice . you can walk straight into the marina and over to squid roe where all the excellent restaurants and bars are . some of the staff are very friendly . the back pool is great and quiet . the cons : room view ( at least ours ) was a pile dirt out back , and no upgrades available . some of the staff were rude . the drinks are overly expensive ( 8 us for a margarita , 5 for a beer ) . got pressured into a time share pitch which was supposed to be 90 minutes was actually over 3 hours ! they put you on a bus ( without telling us when we agreed ) and shipped us to another location 15 minutes away which turned out to waste of 1 / 2 day . the beds were not comfortable and the pillows are too thick and firm . they were unable to provide us with pillows that weren ' t 1 ft thick !
cruise history : april 1991 carnival carnivale ( freeport , nassau ) april 1992 carnival festivale * ( don ' t remember where to . . . had too much fun ) april 1993 carnival ecstasy * ( don ' t remember where to . . . had too much fun ) april 1994 carnival tropicale * ( don ' t remember where to . . . had too much fun ) april 2010 carnival fascination ( key west , nassau ) sept 2012 carnival conquest ( cozumel , grand cayman , montego bay ) sept 2013 carnival dream ( nassau , san juan , st . thomas , grand turk ) sept 2015 carnival dream ( roatan , belize , cozumel ) sept 2016 carnival valor ( st . maarten , st . kitts , san juan , grand turk ) sept 2017 carnival triumph ( cozumel , progreso ) hospitalized and had to cancel . august 2018 carnival sunshine ( aruba , curacao , grand turk ) * some places i went on these cruises included , but are not limited to : aruba , caracas , st . thomas , st . martin , grenada , dominica , grand cayman , ocho rios , playa del carmen & barbados .
the hotel was overrun by of all people , texans ! yep , loads of them . the discussion around the pools consisted of
i feel naked without my guns and knives on me
. and
i wish my 12 year old daughter had her gun on her down here its just not safe
. in all i spoke with 5 families , all easy to spot in camo and 50 to 100 lbs over weight . i was terrified for the first time in 15 years of traveling to mexico , and it wasn ' t because of any mexicans . i love mexico and the people of mexico and have absolutely no idea why people from certain parts of the us continue to travel to what they see as unsafe . i watched one man throw change in a fountain for mexican children to jump in to to retrieve and another yell at vendors on the marina walk ,
i dont want your s & & t ; get away
. i am embarrassed to be an american abroad and do all i can to bridge the hate spewed from american tourist . please keep you hate in the parts of the us were it is condoned and institutionalized . please go and spend your money on american soil , perhaps by touring the south , guns in tow with fast food every mile and a half .
into service by one year . she was britain ' s first fully air - conditioned liner . initially running on the north atlantic from liverpool , she ran her first winter caribbean cruise from new york in january 1960 . as time passed , more of her time was spent cruising as air travel hit the atlantic market , and her final atlantic voyage was number 123 , completed in october 1963 , only seven years after her maiden voyage .
in 1965 , running a fortnightly service to new york calling at naples and lisbon . following the collapse of the greek line , she was sold to carnival , joining the the
25500 gross tons , length : 640ft , 160 first class , 894 tourist passengers ( 650 on cruising ) , speed 20 knots , engines : steam turbines , twin screw .
i have yet to find this postcard for my own collection . if you can help , please email :
this was the complete greek line fleet at the time of the financial collapse of the line in 1975 .
, with funnel logo modelled on the final cp colours . still an attractive looking ship .
, showing greek line additions aft , which at least followed the original lines .
there are two tear - out card copies of each photo , the larger at ' continental ' size . the following 10 views are from this booklet . ( fisa , barcelona , s / n : 50 )
having been launched by a queen and later named for a queen , the majestic the topaz was a rare survivor of the great postwar british shipbuilding era . throughout five decades of service , she evolved from a cold weather transatlantic liner to a full - time cruise ship .
on 22 june , 1955 , hm queen elizabeth sent the hull of the canadian pacific steamship co ' s first all new post war liner empress of britain down the ways at the fairfield shipbuilding and engineering yard at glasgow , scotland . the first of three handsome liners built for the liverpool - montreal run , she entered service in april of 1956 .
cp ' s third empress of britain measured 25 , 516 gross tons , and was 640 by 85 . 3 feet , with a draft of 29 feet . her two sets of double reduction geared fairfield pametrada turbines were designed to achieve a combined output of 27 , 000 shp ( 30 , 000 max ) to drive her twin screws at a service speed of 20 knots ( 21 maximum ) . she was built to carry 160 first and 894 tourist class passengers and 464 crew .
in november of 1964 , the empress of britain ended her cpr service and sailed to genoa ' s marriotti yard to be refitted for her new owners , greek line . her stern area was enlarged to incorporate four outdoor pools and a lido that stretched all the way aft , and her capacity was increased by 200 . underneath the expanded lido , a large nightclub was built aft of the cinema , wrapping around the stern in a fashion outwardly similar to the 1960 oriana ' s stern gallery .
although her refit entailed little structural change , the carnivale ' s tonnage was officially listed at 18 , 952 grt according to panamanian standards . despite this , carnival advertised her as
27 , 250 tons of fun ,
and placed her on weekly miami service . the former part - time two class ship was permanently transformed into a one class cruise ship with a new capacity of 1 , 297 passengers . some of the rich wood paneling , brass fixtures , etched glass panels , and linoleum decking were covered in shiny wallpaper or hidden underneath festive carpeting . carnival did not have the funds to completely restyle a somewhat dated looking ocean liner , so she was
tarted
up in certain cosmetic respects .
in 1990 , carnivale was given a major refit that sadly saw the removal of most of the polished woods and nickel in her public rooms and cabins . it was as if the company had done everything they could to hide the fact that carnivale was 35 years old . museum quality fittings and fixtures were covered up or disposed of , and the warm wood veneers were replaced with acres of magenta and violet formica surfacing crisscrossed by flashing lights and neon .
she was sold to kyma shipmanagement in 1997 and as the topaz , she was sent to the eleusis shipyard in december of 1997 , where a $ 20 million refit saw the installation of more cabins on forward upper deck , the addition of a buffet - style restaurant on aft verandah deck , and numerous interior revisions . with a new tonnage of 32 , 327 and capacity of 1050 , the topaz returned to service on a bare boat charter to thomson holidays in the spring of 1998 .
she was the
darling
of the fleet , offering an
all - inclusive
cruising experience ( meaning liquor was also covered in the fare ) to a mostly uk - based clientele . the topaz ' dining areas were fitted out with performance spaces and her cinema was even transformed into a dinner theater .
she sailed under the thomson banner until mid - 2003 , when she was chartered to the japanese - based peaceboat organization to circumnavigate the globe until being sold for scrap on april 13 , 2008 . the venerable liner completed her final peace boat voyage on april 28 in yokohama and proceed from there to singapore where she was struck by another ship whilst in the anchorage , then sailed onward to alang for scrapping as topaz .
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carnival cruise line , formed in 1972 , is known today as the most popular cruise line in the world . since its conception , the cruise line has only had seven ships that aren’t currently sailing with them anymore . some have long been scrapped , and some continue to sail under other cruise companies today . check out a bit of history behind their seven former ships , and see where they are now .
mardi gras was sold to carnival from canadian pacific in 1972 , and was just over 18 , 000 gross registered tons . she sailed under carnival until 1993 , and was then sold to epirotiki . many names and a few cruise lines later , the ship was laid up and ultimately sold for scrap in 2003 . she was in service for a total of 42 years .
carnival acquired festivale in 1977 from the south african marine corporation . she was originally a mail service ocean liner , but when carnival bought her , they refit her into a cruise ship in japan for $ 30 million . a few cruise lines later , she ended up with premier cruise line sailing under the name big red boat iii . when premier went bankrupt in 2000 , their ships were seized , and big red boat iii was so old , no one else wanted her . she was ultimately scrapped in 2003 .
the celebration was built for carnival in 1986 in sweden . she sailed for them until 2008 , when she underwent a refurbishment and began sailing for iberocruceros as the grand celebration . in may 2014 , she was transferred to costa , and after a very short - lived run , was sold to the newly formed bahamas paradise cruise line to begin sailing in february 2015 . the ship currently continues to sail with bahamas paradise cruise line .
hi , this may be of interest to you : 7 former carnival ships - where are they now ? . this is the link : urltoken
we are now operating on our winter season schedule . see below for schedules and prices miami is known for its beautiful white sand beaches , picturesque aqua ocean , which is warm enough to swim . . .
capt jimmys tarpon feeding experience capt jimmy has fished all his life and wanted to share the wonder of some of our native tarpon that have come to live in bayside . they know jimmy and wait for him . . .
miami is well known for being a favorite spot for celebrities and the well to do , and although there are many things to do , we realize that certain individuals prefer more exclusive and unique opportunities . we . . .
capt jimmy has fished all his life and wanted to share the wonder of some of our native tarpon that have come to live in bayside . they know jimmy and wait for him to come in and feed them and he knew that many people would love the opportunity to feed a fish that can grow to almost 300 pounds so he designed an area that would let people get up close and personal but be safe enough for even young children .
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recently , i tuned into an old episode of “the love boat” and watched passengers having a good time skeet shooting off the back of the pacificprincess . that got me to wondering : whatever happened to skeet shooting ? come to think of it , what ever happened to formal night ? and cash tips ? and the midnight buffet ? some venerable cruise traditions have recently died a natural death , while others , less loved , have gotten the hook . herewith a look back at some cruise highlights that have come and gone .
with teams using more than 100 unique apparatuses to launch globular projectiles a half - mile or more , the 27th annual world championship punkin chunkin event is our pick as november’s weird festival of the month .
“with only one ship operating this itinerary , we couldn ' t limit the vessel to nonsmokers , ” says carnival spokesman vance gullicksen . while that may be true , cruise industry insiders say the decision to go smoking came down to money . where there’s smoke , there’s revenue - - specifically , gambling revenue . turns out nonsmokers don’t drink or gamble as much as their nicotine - addicted shipmates .
turn in your shotguns alas , the days when captain stubing and his passengers happily fired away at clay pigeons are long gone .
“we discontinued skeet shooting many years ago for a variety of reasons , including environmental , safety , and the noise impact on the guest cruise experience , ” says carnival’s gullicksen .
others say liability issues forced the end of skeet shooting , along with the practice of hitting golf balls off the back deck . “handing out loaded shotguns on the back deck always made for some fun moments , especially when you had passengers who had never done it before swing around points onto the deck to say , ‘hey look at me holding a shotgun ! ’” says allan e . jordan , a cruise industry writer and noted ship historian . while skeet is gone , many ships do offer golf simulators or golf nets for passengers who itch to make that long drive .
cash tips cruise lines used to hand out envelopes so that passengers could divvy up their tips and distribute them personally to their worthy servers . these days , most cruise lines offer onboard charge programs that let passengers charge tips to their shipboard account , thus eliminating the need to carry cash around . cashless tipping is especially convenient on big ships where you might not see the same waiter twice . that said , some travelers still prefer to reward good service with a more personal touch - - say , a handshake and an envelope of greenbacks ( and most crew members like it , too ) .
waste not cruise lines have come a long way since the bad old days of throwing their garbage overboard . today’s cruise ships have their own waste and treatment facilities for refuse that includes a separation process for plastics , glass , aluminum , paper and food . most garbage is offloaded into landfills or recycling facilities in ports where these are available ; otherwise it is incinerated or treated and then discharged into the ocean . most food waste is discharged into the ocean , but strict guidelines call for the food to be processed into pulp particles small enough to fit through a 25 - millimeter mesh screen . the pulp is then sent through an underwater discharge port while the ship is moving . food can only be discharged at sea if the ship is at least 12 miles offshore .
pajama game it was once an evening tradition for cabin stewards to lay out guests’ pajamas , but passenger complaints led to the demise of this dubious practice .
tastes change . modern cruisers like rock - climbing walls , wave pools and ice - skating , but who knows ? these “must - have” amenities may be gone tomorrow . heck , in 10 years we may even be asking ourselves , “whatever happened to hairy - chest contests ? ”
anyone remember this ship ? i did a cruise on it back in march of 1993 . only have 2 terrible pictures from the cruise . i ' m sure the ship is scrapped by now , right ?
i don ' t know what has happened to the old carnivale , or where it is , but i had write and say it was on this ship , that i took my very first cruise ! it was awesome . it was in 1977 , and my high school senior trip to the virgin islands and puerto rico ! i loved it and have been hooked on cruising ever since .
hi cruizcuz , thanks for the response . wow , you were on in 1977 and me in 1993 . so seems like this ship was in service for a good amount of time .
i too had my first cruise on her . i think it was in 1992 . unfortunately , all i remember about the cruise was that it was a 4 - day , from miami to freeport and nassau and that i really enjoyed myself . i used to drink a lot back then .
we sailed on the carnivale in 1990 for our honeymoon and it was also our first ever cruise . we loved it and have been doing cruise vacations ever since . we actually sailed on the carnivale again in 1993 . now we are booked on the victory for our 20th anniversary .
ok , i just had to google that ship for some pics lol and found this . . . . urltoken
there are some good discussions of the old ships over on the
whatever happened to . . . . .
boards . never had the pleasure to sail this ship . i lost track of it after carnival tried to make it a
spanish
ship .
ok , i just had to google that ship for some pics lol and found this . . . .
thanks to all for the info . batch5 , great response ! the ship has some history .
ca ~ loved the pics . we took our kids on their frist cruise in 1988 on her ! we thought it was the biggest , most beautiful thing afloat ! ! boy have things moved along since then ! who would ' ve ever thought of 5 , 000 or more passengers on a ship . let alone all the wonderful things to do on one now !
we ' ve come along way , baby !
i did a three night on her way back in the early 90 ' s i think . we booked it with a disney package way before disney had their own cruise ships and before the red boats ( if memory serves me correctly ) had a porthole room way in the front of the ship . probably the worst cabin i have ever had and the rockest cruise i have ever taken . still fun thought . .
this was also dh & i first cruise way back in 1990 ! i fell in love with the bahamas . we had a terrible cabin ( rookies ) and the air conditioning was not working , so not the best cruise - but i knew i had to try again , and i ' ve been hooked ever since !
we were on this ship for our honeymoon - june 1993 - to freeport and nassau . had a great time .
i had quite a different experience on the carnivale . . . it was my first carnival cruise in 1985 , after 3 on sitmar . after this cruise , i swore i would never cruise carnival again . . . . in 2003 , i ventured onto the spirit for an 8 day exotic caribbean cruise . . . and i have sailed carnival ever since . . .
the carnivale was our first cruise in feb 1991 . we had a cruise and stay package , included flight , car rental , 4 day cruise to nassau & freeport , stay in orlando , nasa and disney tickets , all for $ 500 . pp . dod was only 2 . 85 and served in glass jars . there were no towel animals , they used your night clothes . port canaveral 1991 aft bar lingerie animals
robvan , your ship pick shows the mardi gras . . . . . wrong ship or wrong picture ? lol
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this cabo san lucas resort also includes a spa with a variety of massage and skin treatments ( surcharge ) , as well as a fitness center with treadmills , step machines , an elliptical trainer , and free weights .
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presto ristorante - timeless italian specialties from chef roberto macciadri , served in a modern bistro atmosphere . classic fare features savory homemade soups , salads , carpaccios , pasta , gourmet pizza , and foccacia and cibatta sandwiches . serves a la carte for lunch and dinner .
jack ' s bar and grill - pirate atmosphere offering an eclectic mix of seasonings , spices and flavors with meats , pastas , seafood , sandwiches and salads . serves a la carte breakfast , lunch , and dinner .
imomo sushi - sushi house with a unique and casual atmosphere , ideal for a dining family and friends . available for a la carte dinner from 6 pm to 10 : 30 pm .
la cantina by tequila museum - offers a variety of drinks and mexican appetizers from noon to 11 pm .
la palapa – shaded by a thatched roof , this open - air , swim - up poolside restaurant serves a la carte breakfast and lunch .
la tequila lobby bar – bar with a vintage ambiance . features a piano in the neighboring gallery . open from 1 pm to 9 pm .
on - site recreation includes a spa with a variety of massage and skin treatments ( surcharges ) as well as a fitness center with treadmills , stair machines , an elliptical trainer , and free weights .
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out side seating is best , strawberry balsamic or spice of love to drink . bacon wrapped dates , goat cheese croquettes and bone marrow to eat ! : )
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it was a great experience planning our trip with urltoken . kimberly was our sales agent and was a great agent , very friendly , patient and professional . i think without kimberly’s assistance and encouragement , we would not be ready to take the trip to cabo this year because our family just came back from a cruise on the ”oasis of the seas” in march 2016 and a trip to vietnam in january 2016 . she made the planning process easy and effortless .
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room was extremely loud . next to air condition units . difficult sleeping due to noise . had to purchase ear plugs
we had a great time at this hotel ! great food and friendly staff . everyone was very helpful . can ' t wait to return and stay at this hotel right in the middle of downtown . gated , secure , safe . great pool area friendly for all ages .
the hotel was nice enough , but at checkout i was presented with a receipt from a restaurant for a meal that i did not have . the receipt had what appeared to be something close to my signature . i looked at the time of the receipt , and i had not even arrived at the hotel . i was still in the shuttle on the way to the resort . i was very disappointed and the issue was not resolved . i also had a separate receipt , for one drink , that i left a 10 mxn peso tip . the gentleman at the bar added this in as a 10 us dollar tip , even though i wrote mxn next to the amount . unfortunately i did not have much time to argue with them as i had a flight to catch and shuttle was waiting . they would not budge on my bill . my advice . . . please please keep every copy of your restaurant receipts and go over this with the hotel the night before you leave .
nice , clean , quite hotel . cabo is expensive so consider going all inclusive . the drinks from the pool bar are between $ 8 - $ 10 , including beers . the rooms are clean and comfortable but the bed was very firm .
room was great ! staff was very helpful and friendly . good food choices at golden zone draw back limited alcohol and food choices inside resort . especially after 9 pm
service at the hotel is the worst i have seen in mexico . the concierge gave us false information on numerous occasions . the hotel needs an update very soon and not close to the beach at all . the drinks we ordered were very bad . many better options to choose from .
we have stayed at this hotel for the past 13 years . we come here at least three times a year . we always get the same room so it ' s like coming home . the pool is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the sun . if you find the hidden pool , that ' s the place .
unfortunately , when i was leaving packed everything except i could not find my ipad in our room , but after making a report with security i left for the airport it mysteriously appeared in our room safe and i had to pay $ 80 to have a taxi bring it to me at the airport . there was nothing in our safe when we left the room .
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la palapa - poolside restaurant and bar open for breakfast , brunch , and lunch . alfresco dining available ( weather permitting ) . kid ' s menu available .
presto ristorante - restaurant serving lunch and dinner . alfresco dining available ( weather permitting ) .
imomo sushi - restaurant and bar specializing in sushi and serving lunch and dinner .


caresource is a nonprofit that began as a managed health care plan serving medicaid members in ohio .

today , it provides public health care programs including medicaid , medicare , and marketplace .

the company is headquartered in dayton , ohio .

it is the largest medicaid plan in ohio and second largest in the united states .

in 2016 , the company had more than 1.5 million members in four states .

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references to caresource pertain to each individual company or other caresource affiliated companies , such as caresource , caresource kentucky co . , caresource indiana inc . , and caresource west virginia co . each company is a separate entity and is not responsible for another’s financial condition or contractual obligations .
attention to integrity is emphasized among all caresource employees and reinforced through the caresource corporate compliance plan .
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caresource has an app for your smartphone or tablet . you can access your my caresource® account , view your id card , find a doctor , and more !
a partnership between caresource and community pharmacists on a medication therapy management program won in the category of community outreach / partnerships , caresource said . under the collaboration , participating ohio pharmacists help monitor caresource members’ medication regimens , while also helping to control total costs .
note : sep eligibility is determined by the health insurance marketplace and not by caresource .
learn more about your medicaid , marketplace , medicare advantage or caresource mycare ohio plan .
you can also call caresource customer service at 1 - 888 - 815 - 6446 .
one such exception is if an emergency occurs while you are out of the caresource service area . in this case , caresource will cover benefits provided outside the provider network .
yes . caresource uses a network of providers . in order for your services to be covered by caresource , you must get care from the providers in our plan’s network .
you can also call caresource customer service at 1 - 855 - 202 - 0622 .
other terms and conditions apply , including the ( 1 ) caresource website terms of use and privacy policy , and ( 2 ) caresource social media and community terms of use .
no . caresource does not provide medical services or make treatment decisions . caresource does not decide what care you need or will receive . you and your physician make those decisions .
any and all caresource social media websites ( including , but not limited to , facebook , twitter , linkedin , pinterest , youtube , google + , instagram , etc . ) may be monitored by caresource . caresource reserves the right to monitor and / or terminate your access to any caresource social media website or platform at any time , without notice and for any reason in its sole discretion . caresource may edit or remove any materials or posts in its sole discretion at any time . you understand and agree that caresource may disclose your communications and activities with caresource in response to lawful requests by governmental ( including judicial ) authorities .
if you are interested in joining the caresource team , check out our open positions here .
the caresource foundation devotes resources toward nonprofit organizations that are improving the lives of the underserved .
caresource is committed to research about topics that are relevant to our mission and our members .
caresource plans have low deductibles for medical services and no deductibles for medications . check out our
caresource is looking to expand its health insurance product onto marketplaces in kentucky and indiana next year .
caresource , a medicaid managed care plan company , unveiled its own insurance option in ohio’s marketplace , caresource just4me . since enrollment opened up last october , the company has enrolled 36 , 000 .
caresource has tapped a local non - profit leader to take the helm of its newest venture .
this website contains information that will help you understand your caresource insurance coverage . you will find :
for some services , caresource pays eligible expenses after you have paid a coinsurance or copayment amount .
for more detailed information about coverage , refer to the evidence of coverage for your caresource plan .
you can find more information about what services your caresource plan covers in the evidence of coverage .
any links to other non - caresource websites are solely for your convenience in obtaining related information . such inclusion or mention does not constitute or imply a recommendation or endorsement by caresource . caresource does not control the contents of these websites and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any such information
she says flexibility continues to define caresource , which is one of the biggest economic drivers of downtown .
caresource has made the largest donation in its history to support a new entertainment venue for downtown dayton .
sign up or log in » my caresource™ want to change your doctor or request a new id card online ? visit my caresource , your personal , online account . it’s fast , convenient and secure .
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caresource said it received two pinnacle awards at this year’s ohio association of health plan’s annual convention in may .
with private exchanges emerging , caresource is evaluating if it can place its own employees on such an exchange .
with caresource mycare ohio ( medicare - medicaid plan ) you get a team approach to care management with your needs at the center . choose caresource for both medicare and medicaid and you have no copays or premiums .
read how the caresource foundation is helping support organizations that are working to improve the lives of the underserved .
caresource ' s secure online provider portal makes it easier for you to work with us 24 / 7 .
caresource ® mycare ohio is a health plan that combines both medicare and medicaid into a single plan for members who have selected caresource for medicare and medicaid . learn more about enjoying the full benefit of combined care .
at caresource , we are driven by an unwavering purpose to provide dependable health insurance plans d . . .
“caresource is thrilled to have the opportunity to provide quality health coverage to more hoosiers , ” said pamela morris , president and ceo of caresource , in a statement . “our growth in indiana represents additional recognition of caresource’s innovative member - centric model of care , a legacy which began right here in dayton 27 years ago . ”
in addition , many of the caresource members life services is intended to serve already have jobs , she said .
dayton mayor nan whaley applauded caresource’s latest move and said the company remains one of dayton’s most important corporate citizens .
plans call for the kettering tower space to be renovated in time for caresource staff to move in next spring .
yes ! there are no pre - existing condition limits or waiting periods that apply to benefits covered by caresource .
caresource covers you with care . one way we do this is to give you information online . if you are a caresource member , you can log on to my caresource , your personal , online account . you can see updates about your health care plan and take a health risk assessment ( hra ) to learn more about your health . we can tell you about benefits and health care options that meet your needs . sign up with my caresource today !
if another party makes a claim against caresource that is related to the comments or third - party material that you submit or post to caresource’s social media websites and platforms , you agree to indemnify and hold caresource , its affiliates , officers , agents , employees , partners and harmless from those claims , demands and any all damages that may result .
dayton - based caresource foundation celebrating its 10th anniversary awards $ 750 , 000 to the levitt pavilion amphitheater in dayton .
the pinnacle awards recognize efforts of health plans to improve the quality of health care for ohioans , according to caresource .
the affordable care act has driven a surge in new populations caresource can serve , having added 150 , 000 new members this year . caresource now has close to 1 . 1 million customers . it’s led to new possibilities for growth .
caresource will build a new 7 - story , 250 , 000 square foot office building to house 900 employees downtown .
welcome to the team david finkel ! david has joined caresource to lead market strategy and operations as evp , markets .
the georgia medicaid contract will boost caresource’s total enrollment across all of its insurance products to nearly 1 . 9 million .
* while caresource covers all medically necessary medicaid - covered medications , we use a preferred drug list ( pdl ) .
enter your information in step 1 and step 2 to estimate what your cost may be when choosing a caresource plan .
low premium plan option caresource offers a lower premium silver option that reduces your overall premium while still allowing for csrs .
with a strong focus on preventive care , caresource utilizes a continuum of care model to members at all stages of health and illness . in addition to all required services , caresource offers extra benefits such as a 24 - hour nurse advice line , transportation to doctor’s appointments , and a variety of care management programs . for more information about caresource , visit urltoken .
they were selected from a group of more than 400 after completing a skills assessment at a “job connect” pilot program for caresource’s new life services division . caresource , downtown dayton’s largest employer , also has begun talks with several local companies about connecting with their members , said sam george , a senior vice president at caresource , and interim leader of the life services division .
caresource ceo pam morris was quick to point out that job placement is only one of the functions of the new unit .
twenty - five years later , pam morris still remembers the 90 - minute meeting that almost stopped caresource before it began .
caresource ' s new life services program is helping it better adapt to a growing customer base , its leader said wednesday .
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low premium plan option - caresource offers a lower premium silver option that reduces your overall premium while still allowing for csrs .
caresource plans are separated into “metal level” categories of silver , gold and bronze , based on how you and caresource share the costs of care with your provider . these categories have nothing to do with the quality or amount of care you get .
when you enroll in a caresource plan , you can choose to receive your monthly bills through email or a paper bill .
for more information about coverage for urgent care services , refer to the evidence of coverage for your caresource marketplace insurance plan .
* this only applies for caresource marketplace core plans silver 2 and silver 3 . eligibility for these plans is determined by urltoken
while caresource makes reasonable efforts to monitor and moderate content posted on its social media platforms and websites , neither caresource nor its employees or other affiliated individuals have the ability to monitor and moderate all comments at all times and cannot always respond immediately or at all to online requests for information . caresource may not respond to or see all comments posted on its social platforms and websites as caresource’s social media websites and platforms are not monitored 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . in addition , caresource is under no obligation to respond to any content on its social media websites and platforms . the use of caresource’s social media websites and platforms is at your own risk and provided “as is . ” we recommend that if you have a serious need that you contact caresource directly or other appropriate persons , such as the police or emergency medical help ( 911 ) .
mail your payment : send a check or money order to caresource , p . o . box 12845 , covington ky 41012 - 0845 . please include your caresource member id number on the check . this will ensure payment is posted to your account .
caresource is planning to lease office space in the kettering tower in downtown dayton for about 225 employees , the company said wednesday .
no communication to caresource through this social media website or platforms shall be deemed to constitute legal or official notice for any purpose .
this will be another big win for the caresource , which already is active in indiana with its health insurance marketplace product , caresource just4me . but the bulk of the company ' s 1 . 5 million members are in its medicaid managed care plan business .
caresource is nationally recognized for leading the industry in providing member - centric health care coverage . the company’s managed care . . .
as an ohio medicaid managed care plan ( mcp ) , caresource provides benefits and covers emergency services obtained in any hospital or urgent care clinic within the united states . however , caresource does not provide benefits for or cover emergency services received outside the united states .
unlike many other insurance companies , caresource is a nonprofit organization focused more on people than profits . while other health insurance companies are stepping away from the health insurance marketplace , caresource is committed to the marketplace , helping our members understand and use their health insurance .
caresource has experienced explosive growth in membership in recent years , which was the impetus for the new lease negotiations , the company said .
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mail your payment : send a check or money order to caresource west va insurance , p . o . box 630093 , cincinnati , oh 45263 - 0093 . please include your caresource member id number on the check . this will ensure payment is posted to your account .
caresource serves georgia medicaid and peachcare for kids® members enrolled in the georgia families® program and women enrolled in the planning for healthy babies® program .
we provide 10 years stock price data for free . you can download american caresource stock price history here . historical stock prices are provided with the open , high , low , close , volume , and american caresource p / e ratio data for the stock . the stock price was at a 5 year high of $ 3 . 6 on jul 07 , 2014 as seen from american caresource stock price history chart .
caresource has instituted physical , electronic and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access , maintain data security and use of the information we collect online .
caresource has been selected to begin negotiating a medicaid contract in indiana , setting it up for an expansion expected to support 200 new jobs .
new for 2018 – bronze hsa – a caresource marketplace plan designed to be compatible with a tax advantaged health savings account ( hsa ) .
caresource signature grant recipients the caresource foundation awarded three signature grants in the remainder of 2016 . these awards are focused on innovative , high - impact approaches to solving critical social issues . in total , $ 1 , 050 , 000 in awards have been allocated to the following organizations :
caresource has also benefited from the implementation of the mycare ohio program , and the launch of medicare advantage plans in ohio , indiana and kentucky .
we truly value the expertise that our older employees bring to the table . their contributions to the caresource culture are what makes our company unique .
caresource’s rapid growth has led to sizable employment gains in dayton , where about 100 workers will be hired to support the company’s expansion in georgia .
use our online find a doctor / provider tool to search for doctors in your area and to find out if your doctor accepts caresource insurance .
caresource is a nonprofit organization . we pride ourselves on understanding our members and helping them understand and access their health insurance services . caresource has over 25 years of experience with managed health care coverage . we serve more than a million members . we are focused more on people than profits .
“in the caresource foundation’s 10 - year history , we’ve had the opportunity to invest in over 1 , 000 important , innovative nonprofits throughout ohio , ” said cathy ponitz , vice president of the caresource foundation . “these organizations make positive transformations in the lives of thousands of vulnerable children and families .
this pavilion will cement downtown ' s place as one of the most progressive and innovative places in the country ,
said cathy ponitz , executive director of the caresource foundation , as she and caresource founder pamela morris presented the check to downtown leaders at the company ' s headquarters thursday .
caresource plans are separated into “metal level” categories of bronze , silver and gold , based on how you and caresource share the costs of care . you can also select a dental and vision individual or family plan . a few key questions can help you decide which plan is right for you :
certain online services are available to caresource members and providers via our secure website services . the secure website services require a password to log in before accessing information . caresource complies with the privacy and security requirements under the health insurance portability and accountability act ( hipaa ) . caresource may use and share the information that you provide to us via our secure website services to provide you with your health care benefits . please read the caresource privacy practices located within the members information section for each plan . the privacy practices explain in detail how we may use and disclose protected health information ( phi ) .
the success of the program could ultimately reduce the number of caresource members living in poverty who qualify for medicaid , currently about 1 . 25 million .
this solution from humana and caresource builds on the strengths of our respective core capabilities to deliver a comprehensive , quality offering to the member .
caresource is a nonprofit health plan founded on the principles of quality and service , delivered with compassion and a thorough understanding of the medicaid consumer . by staying true to its mission of making a difference in the lives of underserved people by improving their health care , caresource has become one of the largest and fastest growing medicaid managed care plans in the nation . today , caresource serves more than 900 , 000 medicaid and medicare advantage consumers in ohio .
“downtown dayton is home to caresource’s corporate headquarters , and we remain committed to being an anchor for the city , ” said dan mccabe , caresource’s chief administrator . “we are pleased to be an important economic driver in dayton and appreciate the support and strong relationships we have with our city leaders . ”
the strength of caresource lies in our most important asset – our employees . they work each day with compassion and a commitment to improving health care .
the marketplace allows us to offer caresource coverage in 61 kentucky counties . before beginning your search , please make certain we offer plans in your area .
to determine the services that have an annual deductible , refer to the summary of benefits and coverage or the schedule of benefits for your caresource plan .
your caresource plan provides benefits when you receive covered services from network providers . you can find network providers in the find a doctor / provider tool .
the company introduced its caresource just4me commercial health plans on the online federal exchange in 2013 and expanded enrollment to indiana and kentucky last year . caresource opened for enrollment in west virginia’s marketplace at the beginning of the month and is projecting total marketplace enrollment in all four states to grow to 100 , 000 .
the caresource foundation provides responsive grants to nonprofit organizations who impact children , adults and families in areas that mirror the social determinants of health . those include :
the strength of caresource lies in our most important asset—our employees . they work each day with compassion and commitment to improving health care . join our team .
the caresource silver plan is our most popular plan . in fact , 75 % of our members find that it fits best into their lifestyle and budget .
no . caresource plans do not have any lifetime or annual limits on the dollar amount of essential health benefits . essential health benefits are defined as follows :
if you don’t present your id card and the provider makes you pay the full amount for services , you would need to file a claim with caresource .
the marketplace allows us to offer caresource coverage in 32 west virginia counties . before beginning your search , please make certain we offer plans in your area .
caresource leased the ballpark village space with capacity for 500 workers in april 2014 and initially renovated the lobby and second and third floors . the second phase of renovation included the first and fourth floors and was completed earlier this fall . staff will begin occupying the first floor of the building this month , caresource said .
american caresource share price history helps an investor analyze a firm ' s historical performance when viewed along with it ' s financial statements . this helps in american caresource stock analysis . the price movement is easily depicted in the american caresource stock price history chart . a large fluctuation in price and volume indicates a highly volatile stock . gnow stock saw a high of $ 0 . 02 , and a low of $ 0 . 02 on last trading day . american caresource historical p / s ratio was at a high of 0 . 96 on feb 05 , 2015 and a low of 0 . 04 on jan 19 , 2016 .
* * if you must travel 30 miles or more from your home to get covered health care services , caresource will provide transportation to and from the health partner ' s office . caresource also offers up to 30 one - way trips or 15 round trips per member per year for transportation less than 30 miles .
to make sure you get your full benefits , you should show your caresource id card every time you get health care services from a network provider or pharmacy . if you do not show your id card , your provider may fail to bill caresource for the services delivered , which could cause a delay in services .
you can call caresource 24 any time of the night or day - 24 hours a day , 7 days a week - to talk with a registered nurse .
to determine the services that have a coinsurance or copayment amount , refer to the summary of benefits and coverage or the schedule of benefits for your caresource plan .
how much do caresource ( ohio ) employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .
“in kentucky we are already serving more than 67 , 000 medicaid members and we’re familiar with that uninsured population , ” said scott streator , vice president of the health insurance marketplace for caresource . “there were not as many plans participating in the indiana health insurance exchange last year and this is an opportunity to introduce caresource just4me .
life services was an unusual business venture launched by caresource last year , but it plays an important role in helping the company maneuver through a changing health care industry . dayton - based caresource now serves 1 . 5 million people , most in medicaid managed care plans and health insurance on the affordable care act - mandated exchanges .
ohio medicaid consumers include families , children , pregnant women , adults age 65 and older and ohioans who are blind or disabled at any age . if you are eligible for ohio medicaid , you and / or members of your family may receive health care benefits through caresource . learn more about choosing caresource as your medicaid plan .
about 40 of caresource’s medicaid clients have been selected for interviews at fuyao glass america — the chinese auto glass maker bringing hundreds of new jobs to the dayton area .
caresource is a nonprofit health plan headquartered in dayton , ohio . as one of the largest medicaid managed health plans in the country , caresource serves over one million consumers . for over 25 years , we have worked to further our mission to make a lasting difference in our members’ lives by improving their health and well - being .
caresource headquarters in downtown dayton . the nonprofit health insurer is preparing to begin serving about 200 , 000 medicaid members in georgia on july 1 . ty greenlees / staff
for some services , caresource pays eligible expenses after you have met your annual deductible . when services have an annual deductible , you pay the health care provider for services until you have met the annual deductible amount . caresource pays the provider for eligible expenses after you have paid this amount . your annual deductible starts over every january .
pay online : sign in to my caresource ® and pay with a major credit card , debit card or bank transfer . this is a free service to you .
learn more » redetermination to stay a caresource member , you have to renew your medicaid benefits with your local county department of job and family services ( jfs ) office .
not usually . if you bring your caresource id card and receive care from a network provider , the provider is responsible for filing the claim and requesting payment from us .
if you have a serious or complicated health problem , caresource case managers can help guide you through the health care system to get the coordinated , quality care you need .
need additional information ? call us at 1 - 888 - 815 - 6446 . we can help you navigate the health insurance marketplace and enroll in a caresource insurance plan .
need additional information ? call us at 1 - 855 - 202 - 0622 . we can help you navigate the health insurance marketplace and enroll in a caresource insurance plan .
the caresource foundation has worked with think tank . , but it was vanzant ' s life story that made her the best fit to lead the life services initiative launched by caresource this year . her first - hand experience facing economic hardship , beginning while a student at wright state university , is something many of the program ' s clients face .
caresource ceo pamela morris applauded the attendees and referred to them as partners in the company’s effort to “continue to be part of the strengthening of the core of our city . ”
caresource declined to elaborate on the details until the project is finalized , which is contingent on tax - credit financing and other incentives from state and local authorities , officials said .
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similar to other managed care plans , if you get services from a doctor who is not in the caresource network , your costs will not be covered , with few exceptions .
“as an entrepreneur , i like change and disruption , ” she said . “you have to love and embrace change to be successful at caresource because that’s the environment we’re in . ”
as a caresource member , you can get the same necessary medical services that are covered by the regular ohio medicaid program . and we never charge a copay for any medical service .
this is not a complete list of the services that are not covered by medicaid or caresource . if you have a question about whether a service is covered , please refer to your
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the caresource foundation , in its 10th year , awarded $ 2 . 8 million this year to 147 ohio nonprofits . this included more than $ 1 million to dayton - area organizations .
dayton , ohio , dec . 20 , 2016 — in 2016 , the caresource foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary by awarding $ 2 . 8 million to 147 deserving nonprofit organizations throughout ohio . since 2006 , the caresource foundation has awarded over 1 , 000 grants and invested $ 14 . 5 million to strengthen the network of health and human service nonprofit organizations throughout the state .
caresource knows that understanding health care can be confusing . we strive to make it easy for doctors , members and the community to work with us , whether online or over the phone .
when services have a coinsurance or copayment amount , you pay the health care provider that amount , usually at the time of service . caresource pays the provider the balance of the bill .
caresource has created a new division with a job training and placement component that has already helped the medicaid managed care provider find jobs for a number of its members , company officials said tuesday .
morris said it was too early to say exactly how many new people caresource would hire to support the new division . the company already employs close to 2 , 000 people in downtown dayton .
in addition to receiving $ 1 million in cash from the port authority , the school district will also receive certain funding and services from caresource , according to the resolution approved by the board .
“caresource has a 28 - year history of serving populations with unmet needs and we are excited about bringing our successful business model to the state of georgia , ” said bobby jones , caresource’s president for the georgia market . “we will partner with the atlanta community to help transform the lives of those we serve with our innovative programs designed to improve their health and well - being . ”
at caresource , we’ll never leave your side . while other health insurance companies have dropped their affordable insurance plans , we’ve never been more committed to ours . we continue to make insurance affordable .
“from the beginning of caresource , we were acutely aware that our members who were living in poverty had many struggles , ” morris said . “most were basic needs , such as food , housing , paying utilities ; for others , it was having stable employment . so this program really ties back to the caresource mission , and the consumer focus that we’ve had from the very beginning . ”
life services is still in the early stages of development , but caresource has already hired an executive director who will assume her responsibilities later this month , including overseeing the hiring of a dedicated staff .
company officials say caresource just4me , which debuted last year on the ohio health insurance marketplace , will grow to the indiana health insurance marketplace , as well as kynect , kentucky’s state - run exchange .
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caresource continually updates the information provided on this website in order to keep the information as current and accurate as possible , however , it is possible that the website may contain inaccuracies , errors or unauthorized modifications by third parties . caresource does not make any express or implied warranties as to the accuracy of any information on this website . information contained on our websites may be changed or updated without notice .
out - of - pocket costs are what you pay during the year through deductibles , copayments and coinsurance . premiums and services not covered by caresource do not count toward your out - of - pocket maximum . after you meet your annual out - of - pocket maximum amount , caresource begins to pay 100 percent for covered health benefits . your out - of - pocket maximum starts over each january .
life services will provide support to caresource members seeking life coaching , education , financial assistance , soft skill development — such as communication and interviewing techniques — as well as job training , among other things .
together , the caresource humana alliance will deliver a fully integrated medicare / medicaid solution – one card , one point of contact and one care treatment plan – with an emphasis on preventative care and wellness .
caresource , which serves about 1 . 3 million ohio medicaid members , is also a leading provider of private health plans sold under the affordable care act in ohio , indiana , kentucky and west virginia .
my caresource ® – your personal , online account that lets you pay your premium , change your doctor , request a new id card , check your deductible and more – all with one convenient login .
caresource will send you reminders to schedule recommended screening exams . reminders can be for mammograms , child and adolescent immunizations , cervical cancer screenings , comprehensive screenings for individuals with diabetes and influenza / pneumonia immunizations .
in addition , information for services received outside the united states can be found on the benefits grid . page 8 of the benefits grid states that out - of - country services are not covered by caresource .
yes . if you get hurt or sick while traveling outside the service area , but within the united states , caresource will pay for medically necessary urgent care services that you receive from non - network providers .
if you have medicare coverage , you’re not eligible to use the marketplace to buy a health or dental plan . eligibility is determined by the marketplace , not by caresource . for more information , please see urltoken
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the caresource humana alliance was established earlier this year to more effectively serve medicare and medicaid beneficiaries . caresource and humana will bring their extensive experience in both programs to deliver innovative , full - service solutions to federal and state governments looking to enhance care coordination , provide long - term services and support and make the programs simpler and easier to navigate . this care coordination is expected to result in better health outcomes for members .
caresource again plans to put its stamp on the dayton skyline with the construction of a seven - story building at the corner of jefferson and first streets that will help the nonprofit add an estimated 400 new jobs .
the caresource foundation provides grants to nonprofits who are working to eliminate poverty , provide much - needed services to low and moderate - income families , build healthier communities and develop innovative approaches to address significant social issues .
caresource covers all medically necessary medicaid - covered services . these medical services are available at no charge to you . you should not be billed for these services . if you receive a bill , please call us .
we understand that the health insurance marketplace can be confusing . we can help you navigate the process and enroll in a caresource insurance plan . give us a call and we will be glad to offer our assistance .
you can call customer service at 1 - 888 - 815 - 6446 or use the find a doctor / provider tool to search for doctors in your area and to find out if your doctor accepts caresource insurance .
you can call customer service at 1 - 855 - 202 - 0622 or use the find a doctor / provider tool to search for doctors in your area and to find out if your doctor accepts caresource insurance .
one of the city’s largest employers , caresource is seeking a five - year agreement that would allow the nonprofit health insurer to occupy the third and fourth floors of the 30 - story building at 40 north main st .
all toll , caresource’s four downtown dayton locations — including kettering tower — would support about 2 , 200 workers . the company has just under 2 , 000 employees downtown now and a total workforce of 2 , 500 .
the health care industry requires more successful outcomes , and an emphasis has been placed on patient wellness before they get sick . but caresource found customers who don ' t have economic stability and often neglect their own care .
if… your coinsurance for a medical procedure is 30 percent . the amount of the medical procedure is $ 600 . you pay the provider 30 percent or $ 180 . caresource pays the remaining 70 percent or $ 420 .
“caresource is honored to have the opportunity to serve american heroes through the development of a new and innovative model that will ensure our veterans have choice and access to the health care that they so richly deserve . ” urltoken
caresource just4me plans are separated into “metal level” categories of bronze , silver and gold , based on how you and caresource share the costs of care . these categories have nothing to do with the quality or amount of care you get . you can also choose an individual or family plan . if you are under 30 , you can also pick a catastrophic plan . a few key questions can help you decide which plan is right for you :
the new building would be connected by a plaza to caresource headquarters and ballpark village offices , creating a “walkable campus - like environment for employees within the core of downtown dayton , ” the company said in a press release .
caresource has issued a letter of intent to negotiate with the owners of the kettering tower at 40 north main street in downtown dayton to lease office space for about 225 employees , the downtown dayton - based health insurer said .
the addition of the kettering tower space would increase the amount of office space caresource occupies downtown to nearly 600 , 000 square feet , including its ballpark village location in the former workflowone building at 220 e . monument ave .
the indiana family and social services administration named caresource a state - selected vendor to administer health care services for those who enroll in the healthy indiana plan and hoosier healthwise programs , beginning in january 2017 , the state announced .
when you enroll , the health insurance marketplace will determine your eligibility for cost savings based on your income and family size . you can estimate your cost savings and shop for caresource plans before you enroll using our estimate tool .
former medicaid recipients who are not offered work - based insurance at their new jobs would likely qualify for caresource’s just4me commercial plans , which are sold through health insurance marketplaces in ohio , indiana and kentucky under the affordable care act .
we are very committed to the urban core , and the focus on revitalization downtown ,
said jeff hoagland , president and ceo of the dayton development coalition .
the employees of caresource bring a vibrancy to downtown .
caresource does not discriminate on the basis of race , color , national origin , disability , age , sex , gender identity , sexual orientation , or health status in the administration of the plan , including enrollment and benefit determinations .
the building , which will be called caresource center city , will be 250 , 000 square feet and will hold 900 employees . groundbreaking is set for 2017 and is expected to be finished sometime in 2019 , company officials said .
karin vanzant , executive director of life services , spoke wednesday at a conference for insurance trade association america’s health insurance plans in las vegas . there , she said the division has changed the way caresource approaches the people it serves .
caresource is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for employees to work and customers to visit . except where prohibited by applicable state law , employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory results of pre - employment drug and tobacco testing .
marketplace plans are separated into metal level categories of gold , silver , and bronze . the metal level categories are based on how you and caresource share the cost of your health care . note that most caresource members are also eligible for helpful government subsidies , which will help lower your premium and out - of - pocket cost for health care . eligibility for these subsidies is determined by the health insurance marketplace and is based on your household size and income .
at the same time , caresource — also one of the nation’s largest medicaid managed care providers — has expanded its footprint to georgia , where it has a managed care contract to begin serving the state’s medicaid consumers in july next year .
caresource , a downtown dayton - based nonprofit health insurer , on july 1 will begin serving about 200 , 000 medicaid customers in georgia under a contract with the georgia department of community health secured in 2015 , the company announced tuesday .
if… your copayment for a primary care ( doctor’s office ) visit is $ 20 . you visit your doctor , and the amount is $ 125 . you pay the doctor the $ 20 copayment . caresource pays the doctor $ 105 .
a caresource substance abuse program , care4u case management , won in the category of health care programs at the convention . care4u addresses controlled substance abuse and provides community - based care to help program enrollees reduce their overall dependency on controlled substances .
caresource does determine , according to the plan ' s policies and nationally recognized guidelines , what medically - necessary benefits are covered services under the plans . the plans may not pay for all treatments you or your physician may believe are necessary .
caresource , a dayton - based health care firm , is the second largest company in the dayton region with 2015 revenue of $ 6 . 96 billion . it is on pace to have 2 , 200 employees locally , all in downtown dayton .
caresource works in medicaid managed care , medicare advantage and health insurance on the state marketplaces . between ohio , indiana , kentucky , west virginia and atlanta it manages 1 . 5 million people and is growing thanks to several expansions in each state .
“i ' m exceedingly proud of the culture we ' ve built and nurtured over the years , and the amazing team we have at caresource . that all lives on , and that ' s what legacy is all about . ” - pam morris
if… your copayment for a primary care ( doctor’s office ) visit is $ 20 . you visit your doctor , and the amount is $ 125 . you pay the doctor the $ 20 copayment . caresource is responsible for the remaining $ 105 .
we understand that the health insurance marketplace can be confusing . we can help you navigate the process and enroll in a caresource insurance plan . give us a call monday to friday , 8am to 8pm and we will be glad to offer our assistance .
the division is helping caresource collect information and data on populations and also helping determine what kinds of assistance and support is needed to help them toward long - term economic prosperity . this brings them out of the social services sphere and into the workforce .
training magazine annually selects 125 national organizations that exhibit best training practices , evaluation methods , and outstanding training initiatives . for the last 7 years , caresource has earned recognition as one of training magazine ' s top 125 companies that excel at staff development .
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the new building would be the first new high - rise to open downtown since caresource’s headquarters opened in 2008 with the help of the port authority , which also helped build the nonprofit’s adjacent parking garage , representing a combined investment of nearly $ 75 million .
“in the caresource foundation’s 10 - year history , we’ve had the opportunity to invest in over 1 , 000 important , innovative nonprofits throughout ohio , ” said cathy ponitz , vice president , caresource foundation . “these organizations make positive transformations in the lives of thousands of vulnerable children and families . we are inspired by their work and proud of the partnerships we have shaped together over the past decade . ultimately , these partnerships create models of positive change that impact our communities and broader social structure for the better . ”
community development for all people – a grant of $ 80 , 000 will allow the community development for all people to partner with the caresource foundation , moms2be and nationwide children’s hospital to provide stable housing and other support to pregnant women and families in need .
this website has all the information you will need to understand your caresource benefits . you can find a list of providers as well as other resources . you can also find member handbooks and health surveys – all designed to keep you and your family healthy !
caresource is a non - profit managed care company that provides managed health coverage to more than 1 . 8 million members . we pride ourselves on understanding our commitment to the marketplace , understanding our members and helping them understand and access their health insurance services .
caresource is a qualified health plan issuer in the health insurance marketplace . this is not a health insurance marketplace website . this website does not display all available plans . to see all available qualified health plan options available , go to www . healthcare . gov .
at this point , you have met your $ 650 annual out - of - pocket maximum . for the rest of the benefit year , caresource will pay 100 percent of covered services as defined in the plan’s summary of benefits and coverage or schedule of benefits .
the information presented on our website is not intended to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation in connection with any service . if you are interested in any of caresource ' s services , please contact us for a complete description of the product and its availability .
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revenue from the state and federal government controls payments and schedules . it also determines which counties caresource can expand to and which populations it can add . the company has advocated for those expansions , such as this year when it is adding aged , blind and disabled children .