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  1. How to get paid back for gym and fitness fees with Be Fit?

    Medicare Advantage members can get paid back for a variety of fitness activities with Be Fit. Use Be Fit to get paid back monthly, quarterly or yearly for a variety of fitness activities. With Be Fit, you'll: Get paid back up to $360 per year Ha...
  2. Medication Therapy Management Program

    Better therapeutic outcomes for members with multiple conditions Our Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP) is focused on improving therapeutic outcomes for Medicare Part D members. To qualify for MTMP, a member must meet all of the following...
  3. In what service areas are plans offered?

    Plan offerings depend on the service area and county where you live. Simplete plans are available in 5 Central Illinois counties and three Indiana counties where we've partnered with local, trusted healthcare providers in Illinois (Champaign, Ver...
  4. Turning 65

    Getting Ready for Your 65th Birthday A Year Before Start thinking about your move to Medicare. Make sure you understand the difference between Medicare plan options. Start looking into what options are available in your area. Make s...
  5. Medicare Part D Transition Process

    Within your first 108 days as a new member, you might be taking drugs that are not on our formulary, or list of covered drugs, that require you to meet certain requirements, like prior authorization, step therapy or quantity limits. If you're in ...
  6. What Is the Part D Late Enrollment Penalty?

    The Part D late enrollment penalty is a an amount added to your Part D monthly premium because you didn't sign up for drug coverage when it was available to you. If you go without a Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage for 63 ...
  7. How Do I Choose a Plan Type?

    When you're shopping for Medicare Advantage plans, it's important to find a plan type that meets your needs. Do you need personal care? Are your doctors covered in this plan's network? Knowing what comes with each type of Medicare Advantage plan is ...
  8. How to enroll in a Medicare plan?

    The Annual Enrollment Period is from Oct 15 - Dec 7.  Outside those dates, you must qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a plan. Our plans are only available in certain places. Make sure you live in our service area . Other Way...
  9. Special Enrollment Periods

    Outside the Annual Enrollment Period , you can only enroll in a plan after a special event with a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). These are the different kinds of SEPs.  Moved to a new service area or to an area with new plan options: You can ...
  10. Initial Enrollment Period

    Your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is the 7-month period you have when you first become eligible to sign up for Medicare. It includes the 3 months before the month of your birthday, your birth month and the 3 months after the month of your birthda...