Renown is one of the largest hospital groups in all of Nevada. Did you know they own a few insurance companies as well? If you live here in Nevada, you have probably heard of Senior Care Plus. Senior Care Plus offers Renown Medicare plans to local Nevadans who qualify for Part A and Part B of Medicare. Starting on January 1st, 2020 people can also get Renown Medicare Advantage plans through a newly available policy called the Renown Preferred Plan.
Renown also owns an insurance company called Hometown Health. Hometown Health offers health insurance plans to individuals and families. They also cover both small and large employers. Unfortunately, you cannot get Medicare with Hometown Health. If you are shopping for Renown Medicare Plans, you will need to purchase a plan through Senior Care Plus or the Renown Preferred Plan.
Enroll in the Renown Medicare plan by clicking on that link!
When to Apply for Coverage
Most people sign up for Medicare coverage when they are initially eligible for Part A and Part B of Medicare. The federal government recommends looking at Medicare plans and starting the process 3 months prior to the 65th birthday. Some aspects of the initial eligibility are handled by the Social Security Administration. Medicare Advantage plans, Part D drug plans, and Medicare Supplement plans are purchased directly through private insurance companies. To learn more about Part A and Part B of Medicare, please click here.
Also, people switch plans and enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period. The Annual Enrollment Period starts on October 15th and ends on December 7th. Applying for coverage during this time should give you a policy start date of January 1st. To learn more about the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare, please click here.
There are also special circumstances that allow people to switch plans mid year. These special circumstances are called Special Enrollment Periods. There are many different rules regulating Special Enrollment Periods. There are also very strict deadlines when you experience a Special Enrollment Period. To learn more, please click here.
