Essence Healthcare Introduces 2025 Medicare Advantage Plans Offering $0 Premiums, Money-Saving Extras, and a Growing High-Quality Network in the Greater St. Louis Area
Leading Five-Star Health Plan to Offer Comprehensive Services to St. Louis Area Medicare Beneficiaries
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2, 2024: Essence Healthcare, a leading Medicare Advantage plan provider owned and operated by Lumeris, unveiled its 2025 Medicare Advantage plans for beneficiaries in the Greater St. Louis area. Essence members will have access to a high-quality portfolio of plans in 2025, featuring new options and greater flexibility in managing healthcare spending.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in St. Louis, Essence Healthcare has a reputation for its innovative approach to care and focus on patient-centered services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recognized Essence with an Overall Plan Rating of 5 out of 5 stars for three consecutive years (2022-2024), a testament to the health plan’s commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.*
More than 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries in the Greater St. Louis area are eligible to enroll in an Essence Medicare Advantage plan during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
“Essence plans provide high-quality coverage and access to a broad network of healthcare providers,” said Jordan Reigel, President, Essence Healthcare. “Our plans are designed to keep members healthy, which is possible because of our dedication to provider support and collaboration, affordable costs and flexible benefits.
Medicare‑eligible individuals in the St. Louis area have access to a range of Essence Medicare Advantage plans tailored to meet a variety of needs and preferences. Options include plans with:**
- $0 Monthly premiums
- Up to $3,500 on a Preloaded Flexible Benefits Card for dental, vision, hearing and even medical copays
- $4,000 Built-in dental allowance
- $0 Coverage on nearly all hospital and medical copays (for one set monthly premium)
- Free fitness membership
Individuals enrolled in an applicable PPO plan will have access to a complimentary Oura Ring. Oura translates your body's most meaningful messages—sleep, activity, stress, and heart health—to transform how you feel every day.
To enroll in an Essence plan, individuals must have both Medicare Parts A and B and reside in the plan service area. For more information about Essence Medicare Advantage plans, visit www.essencehealthcare.com or call 1-866-509-5398 (TTY: 711) starting on Oct. 1, 2024.†
About Essence Healthcare
Essence Healthcare is a leading provider of Medicare Advantage plans, committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare services. Founded in 2004, Essence Healthcare serves thousands of members across multiple regions, focusing on improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing patient experiences. To learn more about Essence Healthcare, visit www.essencehealthcare.com.
*Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5‑star rating system. Star ratings may vary by contract or market. For plan years 2022–2024, plans under Essence Healthcare’s H2610 (HMO) contract achieved a 5‑star Overall Plan Rating. Plans under Essence’s H6200 (PPO) contract are too new to be measured for a Star rating.
**Benefits and amounts differ by plan.
†You can call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. You may reach a messaging service on weekends from April 1 through September 30 and holidays. Please leave a message, and your call will be returned the next business day. Essence Healthcare includes HMO and PPO plans with Medicare contracts. Enrollment in Essence Healthcare depends on contract renewal.
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