Learn more about how Essence Healthcare is helping members through the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn More × Close Members Providers Producers Contact Us 2021 Plan Year Info 1-866-509-5398 (TTY: 711)* Enroll Now Know Your Medicare Options Find a Plan Free Information Kit Attend a Seminar Resources and Downloads About Essence Healthcare More Doctors. More Benefits. More Savings. With more doctors and hospitals to choose from, more benefits and even more savings, Essence Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans are better than ever. Compare available plans in your area All-In-One, Affordable Coverage Essence Healthcare bundles medical, hospital and prescription drug coverage together into one convenient plan. With just one insurance card and one phone number to call, we eliminate the hassle and cost of dealing with multiple insurance companies so that you can focus on the more important things in life. Value + Affordability In addition to great benefits, we’re committed to delivering maximum value to members by offering comprehensive, affordable Medicare plans with low or no monthly premium, no deductibles and low, predictable copays for doctor visits, hospital stays and prescription drugs.* Money-Saving Extra Benefits Our plans come with a host of valuable extra benefits such as dental and vision coverage, transportation to and from doctor visits, free health club memberships, allowances for hearing aids and over-the-counter items and more.* Financial Protection All of our plans include maximum out-of-pocket protection that limits that amount you have to pay out of of your own pocket for medical services. No longer do you have to worry about an unexpected illness or injury putting a burden on your savings or retirement. With Essence, you are protected. Service How it Should Be Many people join Essence Healthcare for the great benefits and stay with us year after year because of our unprecedented customer service. If you ever have an issue or question, your call will be promptly answered by one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives. Great Doctors Essence Healthcare has handpicked the area’s finest doctors and hospitals to participate in the Essence provider network. No matter which plan you choose, all of our providers share our commitment to delivering the highest-quality level of care and personal, attentive service. Coverage When Traveling Whether you are making a trip out of state or out of the country, we have you covered. If you ever get sick or injured when away from home, you can rest easy knowing you have emergency or urgent care coverage. And so much more! Compare our plans and see for yourself all that Essence Healthcare has to offer. *Plans vary by market. View available plans in your area for complete details on benefits included. View Available Plans Where are YOU on your Medicare Journey? Whether you’re new to Medicare or already on Original Medicare and growing tired of paying costly premiums for supplemental benefits like prescription drug coverage or vision and dental benefits, you deserve to understand all of your options when it comes to Medicare. I’m New to Medicare I’m interested in switching from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage I currently have Medicare Advantage but am looking for a better plan I’m New to Medicare Medicare can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be confusing. Our ‘New to Medicare’ resources offer everything you need to help you make an informed decision from start to finish. Whether you’re: Just starting to explore coverage options Trying to make sense out of costs Determining when you’re eligible to enroll Working on selecting the right plan Understanding how to enroll or anything else in between — we’ve got you covered. If you’re new to Medicare and aren’t sure where to begin or where to turn next on your journey to Medicare, check out our ‘New to Medicare’ resources for helpful guidance. Learn More Hear what members are saying about Essence Healthcare. With my Essence Healthcare plan, I get better coverage at a lower monthly premium than I did when I was working. Now that I’m retired, that’s very important. Mike, Essence Healthcare Member View More Member Testimonials Ready to get the all-in-one coverage of an Essence Healthcare plan? We make it easy for you to get the information you need, when and how you need it. Request your FREE Information Kit Download your FREE Medicare Advantage info kit or request a copy by mail. 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