Medicare Coverage Options

What is Medicare?

Medicare is health insurance provided by the federal government. It's available to people on disability and to all Americans 65 or over, regardless of health or income, to cover or lower the costs of staying healthy.

Medicare Coverage Options

When you enroll in Medicare, you can choose from:

• Original Medicare - This plan includes Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). You also can add Part D (prescription drug coverage) and Medicare supplement insurance.
• Medicare Advantage (Part C) – This is extra coverage provided by private insurers which covers or lowers the cost of services not covered by Original Medicare (like vision and dental).

Medicare coverage changes from year to year, and your plan’s benefits might change too. Comparing Medicare plans could result in cost savings and/or expanded benefits for the following year.

Overview of Medicare Enrollment Periods

Know your key dates for coverage enrollment:

Medicare Help & Support

Choosing the right Medicare plan can be difficult. It’s helpful to talk through your unique Medicare needs with trusted resources to help guide your journey.

Schedule a Medicare Consultation

Schedule a consultation with a licensed, independent Medicare expert in your community. Learn about your Medicare coverage options by contacting a local insurance agent, contacting Medicare directly at 800-MEDICARE, or visiting medicare.gov.

We are also offering a variety of on-site broker visits between October 15 and December 7, 2024.

Mercy is in-network with the following Medicare Advantage plans:

Missouri

• Aetna
• American Health Advantage of MO
• Anthem
• Cigna Health Care
• Cigna Behavioral Health
• Devoted Health
• Essence
• Humana
• Medica
• NHC Advantage
• Providers Partners Health Plans (PPHP)
• UHC
• Wellcare-Allwell

Arkansas

• Aetna
• BCBS-AR
• Cigna
• Humana
• UHC
• Wellcare-Allwell

Oklahoma

• Aetna
• American Health Advantage of OK
• BCBS-OK
• Cigna
• Community Care
• Global Health
• Humana
• Tribute Health Plans
• UHC
• Wellcare-Allwell

Kansas

• Kansas Health Advantage

Where can I find a Medicare broker in my area?

Help Choosing a Medicare Plan

Medicare Educational Seminars

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) allows patients covered by Medicare to alter or add to their plans. You may want to explore your options and consider changing your current Medicare coverage to help manage co-pays and other out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Mercy and Medicare Advantage plans are hosting informational sessions for those eligible for Medicare or interested in learning more about Medicare coverage. 

*Click on a location below to register online for upcoming seminars.

Missouri 

• Springfield
• Joplin
• East Missouri (St. Louis)

Arkansas

• Fort Smith
• Northwest Arkansas

Oklahoma

• Click here for list of locations.

With Mercy as your health care partner, you have access to:

• 765 primary care providers across the communities we serve
  
• Specialty care close to home when you need it
• More 24/7 care options, including virtual visits
• The MyMercy app, allowing you to conveniently message your doctor, refill prescriptions, schedule appointments, view test results and more
• Your electronic health record (EHR), connecting you to your doctor and entire Mercy care team, including specialists, urgent care and ER services