Hospice News October 9, 2023
More Medicare Advantage organizations are developing customized plans for patients with special needs, including for those who may need palliative care or are nearing the end of life.
SCAN Health Plan recently launched a new special needs plan designed to serve older adults who have multiple chronic conditions, as well as an additional plan oriented around women’s specific health needs. A program to address the needs of the LGBTQ+ community launched earlier this year and has since expanded.
These actions reflect a broader trend among insurance plans that are increasingly creating customized benefits designed for specific populations, according to Dr. Sachin Jain, CEO of SCAN Group, the health plan’s parent company.
“Women, for example, oftentimes have different kinds of...