Superior HealthPlan Invested $43 Million in Services to Support Healthy Living
Superior HealthPlan, a Centene (NYSE: CNC) company, has invested $43.3 million in extra Medicaid and CHIP benefits from 2019 to 2023.
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Superior HealthPlan, a Centene (NYSE: CNC) company, has invested $43.3 million in extra Medicaid and CHIP benefits from 2019 to 2023. These Value-added Services provide additional support for low-income families across all 254 Texas counties. The extra benefits include:
- Up to $250 annually in dental benefits for pregnant members 21 and over
- Up to $35 per year for school or sports physicals for members 4-18 years old
- Up to $30 quarterly for over-the-counter items
- Asthma Care Management program with allergy-free bedding
- Companion pets for Behavioral Health Disease Management participants
Over five years, nearly half of the spending ($15.5 million) was on vision care, followed by $12 million on over-the-counter items and $11 million on dental care.
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- Investment of $43.3 million in extra Medicaid and CHIP benefits from 2019 to 2023
- Provision of Value-added Services to support low-income families across all 254 Texas counties
- Diverse range of extra benefits promoting healthy behaviors
- Significant spending on vision care ($15.5 million), over-the-counter items ($12 million), and dental care ($11 million)
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The extra benefits are in addition to regular Medicaid and CHIP coverage, helping support low-income individuals and families across the state.
"For 25 years, Superior HealthPlan has looked for ways to support our members by providing them with extra benefits not covered by Medicaid or CHIP," said President and CEO of Superior HealthPlan, Mark Sanders. "This investment is yet another example of how we do more for our members to improve the health of each individual we serve."
Value-added Services* from Superior include a variety of extra benefits that are designed to promote healthy behaviors. *Restrictions and limitations may apply.
These extra benefits include:
- Up to
$250 - Up to
$35 - Up to
$30 - An Asthma Care Management program that provides support to help reduce asthma attacks. Participating members get an allergy-free mattress cover and pillowcase once every 2 years.
- A Joy for All™ battery-operated plush companion pet for members enrolled in Behavioral Health Disease Management for at least 30 days.
Over a five-year period, nearly half of spending – or
"Medicaid and CHIP coverage is a lifeline for millions of Texans each year," said Superior's Senior Vice President of Population Health & Clinical Operations, Dr. Susan Mills. "We're proud to add on to those benefits with these Value-added Services because we know they make a real difference in people's lives."
Value-added Services are updated each year on September 1. To see a full list, visit SuperiorHealthPlan.com/VAS.
About Superior HealthPlan
Founded in 1999, Superior HealthPlan is a managed care company that delivers quality healthcare throughout
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