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Oscar and Centrus Health Kansas City Extend Partnership to Offer Affordable Health Insurance and Care

Oct 29, 2020
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Jackie Kahn
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Oct 29, 2020
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  • Oscar and Centrus Health Kansas City will extend their partnership a second year to offer seamlessly connected health insurance and care in two counties in Kansas and three counties in Missouri.
  • Oscar Individual and family plans will be offered through the ACA marketplace in Kansas counties Johnson and Wyandotte, and Missouri counties Clay, Jackson, and Platte.
  • Members receive savings and an enhanced experience through Oscar’s digital tools, including dedicated Care Teams and 24/7 access to Oscar Virtual Urgent Care providers at $0(1), and $0 Tier 1 prescriptions – an expanded offering in 2021.(2)
  • Members will receive high-quality care provided by leading Centrus Health Kansas City providers who are dedicated to improving clinical outcomes, enhancing experience and reducing cost.
NEW YORK and WESTWOOD, Kan. – Oscar, a leading health insurance company, and Centrus Health Kansas City, a physician-led, clinically integrated network (CIN), are continuing their partnership into a second year to offer Oscar Individual and Family health insurance plans in two counties in Kansas and three counties in Missouri beginning in 2021, pending regulatory approval. Oscar and Centrus Health Kansas City launched their partnership in 2019 to offer plans in the greater Kansas City metro. “Centrus Health KC appreciates Oscar’s work to align their benefit package to achieve the best health and lowest cost for their members. So often insurance companies strive for low cost then fail to offer a menu of benefits to support that goal. Given the impact of COVID layoffs, our community needs affordable individual and family health insurance plans now more than ever,” said Centrus Health Kansas City Executive Director Jill Watson. “Oscar shares our commitment to improve the quality of health care and lower the cost of patient care across the entire continuum.”“We look forward to continuing our partnership with Centrus Health of Kansas City as a way of extending access to affordable, personalized care for Kansas City residents,” said Tamara Ward, Oscar Regional VP. “At Oscar, we are constantly looking for ways to reduce cost and eliminate barriers to receiving necessary care for our members, a commitment that we share with our partner Centrus KC.”15% percent of Kansas residents and 17% of Missouri residents do not currently have health insurance, including 43,000 and 100,000 people who have lost their coverage along with their employment during the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. Through the Oscar and Centrus partnership, more Kansas City consumers have access to a seamlessly connected clinical and insurance experience driven by the combination of Centrus Health Kansas City’s leading network of providers and Oscar’s consumer-centric, tech-driven approach to customer service and care navigation. During the upcoming Open Enrollment period, Kansas City residents in the following counties will be able to purchase Oscar Individual and Family health plans which include affordable coverage of Centrus Health Kansas City’s network of high-quality providers and services: Johnson and Wyandotte (KS) and Clay, Jackson and Platte (MO). These health plans are anticipated to be sold on the federal health insurance exchange, with coverage to begin on January 1, 2021. Pending regulatory approvals, Oscar and Centrus Health Kansas City health plans and care will include:Health care coverage designed around each members’ needs.
  • Centrus Health Kansas City’s extensive network of providers across metro communities with care available close to home.
  • Oscar takes a personalized approach to member experience – each member is assigned a team of Care Guides and clinicians, including a nurse, who know the member’s medical history and help them navigate their plan, schedule appointments with Centrus providers in the member’s area and network, and collaborate with those providers to deliver a seamless member experience and health savings.
  • Oscar members have 24/7 access to Oscar Virtual Urgent Care Providers at $0 for whenever a member needs to see a doctor quickly.(3) Tier 1 prescriptions are $0 when prescribed by Oscar Virtual Urgent Care providers, too.(4)
Easy-to-access specialty, pharmacy and wellness benefits designed to deliver savings.
  • Affordable coverage of Centrus Health Kansas City’s comprehensive medical services across all major specialty areas of care, maternity, orthopedics and oncology – with no referral needed.
  • Pharmaceutical benefits beyond Virtual Urgent Care such as the $3 Prescriptions drug formulary, which includes 100 of the most commonly-prescribed medications for $3 or less.(5)
  • Convenient tools and perks like the Oscar App, Oscar Step Tracking, and more.
Oscar and Centrus Health Kansas City look forward to delivering a better, affordable health care experience which fits the lives of Kansas City members in 2021 and beyond. About OscarOscar is the first health insurance company built to make health care easy. Headquartered in New York City, Oscar has been challenging the health care system's status quo since our founding in 2012, developing seamless technology and providing personalized support to help our members navigate their health care. Oscar was the first insurer to offer $0, 24/7 telemedicine to members and to integrate direct scheduling with providers through our app.Oscar plans also include access to a network of first-rate physicians and hospitals, as well as a personalized Care Team that supports members every step of the way, from finding a doctor to navigating costs. Oscar is known for its easy-to-use digital tools, including a website and mobile app that let members view their health history, speak directly with their Care Teams and virtual providers, and access their account information.All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Oscar Management Corporation, including Oscar Insurance Company and its affiliates. Say hi or learn more at www.hioscar.com or follow us at twitter.com/OscarHealth.About Centrus HealthCentrus Health Kansas City is a clinically integrated, physician-led network, comprised of more than 1,600 physicians, representing the employed medical groups of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, North Kansas City Hospital and The University of Kansas Health System, and independent physicians. The network seeks to transform health care by improving the quality and efficiency of care. For more information, visit CentrusHealth.com. Partner media contact: Kelsey Rockey, Parris Communications | 913-956-9959, krockey@parriscommunications.com
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Footnotes
  • (1) If you’re away from home, this benefit is not available in US territories or internationally.
  • (2) Tier 1 prescriptions and labs are $0 when arranged by an Oscar Virtual Primary Care Provider. Some Tier 1 prescriptions are unavailable via virtual visits. Other exclusions may apply.
  • (3) If you’re away from home, this benefit is not available in US territories or internationally.
  • (4) Tier 1 prescriptions are $0 when arranged by an Oscar Virtual Primary Care Provider. Some Tier 1 prescriptions are unavailable via virtual visits. Other exclusions may apply.
  • (5) Available as a pre-deductible benefit on all Oscar Individual and Family plans in Kansas City except for Silver and Bronze High Deductible Savings Plans.