The company’s entry into the state’s Medicaid program supports its continued commitment to improving the health of its communities and building partnerships with stronger suppliers
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) added Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) to the Healthy Connections Medicaid program and the Healthy Connections Prime program to serve children and adults across the state, including doubly qualified residents for the Medicaid and Medicare.
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Humana will begin enrolling new Healthy Connections Medicaid members on July 1, 2021, followed by new Healthy Connections Prime members starting on January 1, 2022. Healthy Connections Prime is an expanded option for South Carolinians who have Medicare and Medicaid, operating under a joint demonstration contract between the state and the federal government.
“We are excited to partner with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and being selected to serve Medicaid recipients in South Carolina means a lot to all of us at Humana,” said Natalia Aresu, regional president of Medicaid at South Carolina. South Carolina of Humana. “As a company with a growing presence in the state, our commitment to serving our members and improving health in South Carolina is uncompromising. We commend the state for adding new coverage options to better support the people who receive program coverage.”
Humana has a strong and growing commitment to South Carolina, serving 425,000 members in the state. In addition to joining the state’s Healthy Connections Medicaid program, Humana currently offers coordinated medical, wellness and pharmacy benefits coverage for members of the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan in South Carolina, as well as members of the army, military retirees and their dependents, under Humana’s Partnership with the TRICARE program.
“From our emerging service to Medicaid beneficiaries in South Carolina, to people with Medicare Advantage and military members with TRICARE benefits, we are excited about all the ways we can positively impact the health of people in this state,” said John Barger, president of Humana’s Medicaid business, Humana Healthy Horizons. “It is truly an honor to serve the people of South Carolina, especially when COVID-19 is impacting people disproportionately with Medicaid.”
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of doctors and specialist members achieve better health. Our successful track record in providing care and managing health plans is helping us to create a new type of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and reduce costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for Medicare people, families, individuals, the military and communities in general.
To that end, we support doctors and other healthcare professionals in their work to provide the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analysis and wellness solutions – combine to produce a streamlined experience that makes healthcare easier to navigate and more effective .
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