Frequently Asked Questions

Aren't all Medicare plans the same?

Are you a new company offering coverage to Medicare beneficiaries?

How do you work with doctors and other Wyoming providers?

How do I decide which plan is right for me?

How do I know if my doctors are on your plan?

How do I contact a live person to answer my questions?

What is Medicare Part D?

Does WINhealth provide Part D benefits?

If I have Medicare, do I have to sign up for Part D?

What can Medicare members do to choose the right Part D plan?

Aren't all Medicare plans the same?

No. There are different types of coverage available to Medicare beneficiaries, in addition to Original Medicare.

Supplemental (Medigap) Insurance

While Medicare is a government program, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies are offered by private insurance companies. Some supplemental policies will pay most or all of the Medicare coninsurance amounts. Some plans may also cover Medicare deductibles. Certain plans will also pay for preventive care, and emergency medical care in a foreign country.

While Medicare supplement plans can fill the gap in provider services and help with billing, they usually don't have local customer service departments. WINhealth Partners does. They don't have disease management programs. WINhealth Partners does. And they may not have prescription drug coverage. WINhealth Partners does. Medicare supplement plans may not have a lot of what you probably want.

A Cost Saving Alternative

A great option to help you save money and still get the care you're entitled to is through a Medicare plan like the WINhealth Partners Medicare Plan.

WINhealth Partners Medicare plans not only provide all services covered by Original Medicare Part A and Part B, but also offer additional coverage and benefits. For instance, the WINhealth Partners Medicare Plan covers benefits such as preventive care. One plan choice also covers worldwide emergency and urgent care. This can provide substantial savings, because you may not need additional supplemental insurance coverage along with those additional monthly premiums and copays.

*A big advantage of the WINhealth Partners Medicare Health Plan is that you can choose from an extensive list of in-network doctors, specialists, and hospitals. You also have the option to see any doctor not on our list for Medicare covered services. These services may not be covered by WINhealth Partners if you don't use a WINhealth Partners contracting Medicare provider. However, Medicare will continue to pay for its share of charges it approves, and you would be responsible for the Medicare deductibles and coinsurance for Medicare covered services.

Call to learn more about the WINhealth Partners Medicare Plans: 800-949-6952, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. Part D benefit questions: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mountain Time, seven days a week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). If you are hearing impaired and use TTY equipment, call 800-704-6370, toll free.

Are you a new company offering coverage to Medicare beneficiaries?

WINhealth Partners was custom-built by Wyoming doctors and hospitals in 1996. We are pleased to offer Medicare health coverage to Wyoming Medicare beneficiaries.

You can choose between three WINhealth Partners Medicare plans with premiums and benefits to suit your individual needs and budgets.

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How do you work with doctors and other Wyoming Providers?

We were custom-built by Wyoming doctors and hospitals to provide health care coverage to people living in Wyoming. We contract with Wyoming providers who understand the needs of our patients and work with us to get the best care available.

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How do I decide if the plan is right for me?

Think about your monthly premium budget, the prescription drugs you take, and how often you see your doctors. Our WINhealth Partners Medicare Specialist will be happy to help you understand the difference between the plans and which plan makes sense for you. Just call 800-949-6952, 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. Part D benefit questions: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mountain Time, seven days a week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). If you are hearing impaired and use TTY equipment, call 800-704-6370, toll free.

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How do I know if my doctors are on your plan?

Call Customer Service at 800-840-2211, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. Part D benefit questions: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mountain Time, seven days a week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). If you are hearing impaired and use TTY equipment, call 800-704-6370, toll free. We'll be happy to help you get answers to any questions you have.

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How can I contact a live person to answer my questions?

You can reach a friendly and helpful Customer Service representative by calling 800-949-6952, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. Part D benefit questions: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mountain Time, seven days a week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) If you are hearing impaired and use TTY equipment, call 800-704-6370, toll free.

What is Medicare Part D?

Part D is a prescription drug benefit plan that started in 2006 and is available to all Medicare beneficiaries.

Under Part D, you have new Medicare drug coverage options and a wide range of new plan and benefit options. Your premiums, copays, and other out-of-pocket expenses will vary according to the plan you choose.

Does WINhealth provide Part D benefits?

WINhealth Partners Medicare has plans that do offer Part D benefits. We are pleased and proud to be a provider of this very important benefit to Medicare eligible persons in Wyoming.

Please click here to learn more about our Medicare plans that include Part D prescription drug coverage.

If I have Medicare, do I have to sign up for Part D?

All people with Medicare are eligible for Part D drug benefits. However, the only way to obtain Part D coverage is to enroll in a private plan that offers qualified Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. You won't receive Part D coverage unless you enroll in a plan. Enrollment in a qualified Part D plan is entirely voluntary. But you should be aware that the longer you wait to participate in Part D, the more expensive the premium will be, unless you have other drug coverage that is just as good as Part D.

What Can Medicare members do to choose the right Part D plan?

You can make a list of the drugs you take regularly

List the names of the drugs and their dosage (how many milligrams)

List how much it costs to refill each prescription

List how many times a year you refill each prescription

Keep these lists so you can compare options before you choose a plan

You can also call Medicare directly at 800-633-4227 to get more information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hearing impaired person who use TTY equipment can call 877-486-2048.

Information is current as of 12/10/07, Please call to confirm that you have the most up-to-date information about our Medicare plans:

WINhealth Partners Medicare 800-949-6952, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. Part D benefit questions: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mountain Time, seven days a week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). If you are hearing impaired and ust TTY equipment, call 800-704-6370, toll free.

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