Alignment Healthcare, Inc. announced more than 50 Alignment Health Plan options that offer a wide range of new or enriched benefits and services in 2024, including a Part B rebate that gives money back to seniors; a bevy of supplemental benefits including dental coverage and over-the-counter (OTC) and grocery allowances; and $0 copay for more than 10,000 Part D prescription drugs. The plans will be available to up to 8.5 million Medicare-eligible adults, who can select from Alignment?s diverse portfolio during the Medicare annual enrollment period, which runs October 15, 2023 through December 7, 2023 for plan benefits starting Jan. 1, 2024.

In 2024, Alignment will become available in Merced County, California, expanding its geographic reach to 53 total markets across the six states in which the company offers plans: Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas. To help seniors ease their financial burden, Alignment has introduced plans that offer rich Medicare Part B premium rebates through its smartHMO product line, expanding the plan?s service area to include select markets in all six states. The smartHMO plan is ideal for seniors who prefer simpler benefits and more money back on their social security checks or Part B premium statement, while still receiving robust coverage.

With 12.9 million people jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, Alignment continues to invest in products that support the unique needs of low-income seniors with disabilities or chronic conditions. For qualified members in select Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in California, Florida, Nevada and North Carolina in 2024, Alignment is introducing a $500+ quarterly allowance for ?Essentials,? a new supplemental benefit for chronically ill beneficiaries that includes groceries, gas, utilities and home safety items. For dually eligible seniors diagnosed with diabetes or a heart condition, the new Heart & Diabetes Plus (HMO C-SNP) plans in California, Arizona, and Texas provide 24/7 care coordination support, including virtual clinical services and referral and case management.

Benefits include a $500+ quarterly allowance for OTC and Essentials, and dental coverage. Those who qualify for Medicare?s Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program and enroll in one of Alignment?s Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) plans ? available in select markets in all six states ?

will have a $0 copay for all covered Part D drugs in 2024. In 2024, Alignment will make it even easier and more convenient for members to use their grocery and OTC benefits as it expands its network of retailers participating in in-store shopping from 55,000 to 66,000 stores, along with additional online shopping options. The company also will add podiatry to its Flex Allowance-covered services, helping members avoid and treat foot and ankle problems associated with aging.

For members with qualifying conditions, Alignment is extending coverage of pest control and pet boarding, sitting and walking services to all plans in 2024. In addition, popular benefits such as free non-medical transportation, virtual fitness classes, meal delivery after hospital stays, $300 yearly reimbursement for caregiver support, and non-medical companionship will continue to be offered in select plans. All Alignment members have access to the company?s ACCESS On-Demand Concierge, which is a dedicated concierge team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer health-related questions, schedule medical appointments and arrange transportation, and to the company?s Virtual Care Center, which offers round-the-clock support from a virtual team of dedicated advanced practice clinicians, licensed social workers, registered nurses and care coordinators.