Ambetter of Alabama Offers Health Insurance to 39 Counties Statewide

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Ambetter of Alabama, a Centene (NYSE: CNC) product, will offer affordable health insurance plans in 39 Alabama counties for the 2025 plan year. Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 15, 2025, with coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025, for those who enroll by Dec. 15.

Key offerings include:

• Coverage for essential health benefits
• Virtual 24/7 Care for remote medical consultations
• Convenient online enrollment process
• My Health Pays® program, allowing members to earn up to $500 in rewards
• Premier Network (formerly Ambetter Health Bronze|Silver|Gold network)

Ambetter of Alabama aims to provide accessible, quality healthcare coverage to under-insured and uninsured populations through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace®.

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• Expansion of coverage to 39 counties in Alabama
• Comprehensive health benefits including preventive care, maternity, and prescription drug coverage
• Virtual 24/7 Care offering remote medical consultations
• My Health Pays® program allowing members to earn up to $500 in rewards for healthy behaviors
• Convenient online enrollment process accessible via mobile devices

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Residents will have access to a variety of affordable plans from Ambetter of Alabama during open enrollment beginning Nov. 1

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter of Alabama, a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, which provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace®, will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to Alabamans in 39 counties for plan year 2025. Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace for Alabama runs from Nov. 1, 2024, through Jan. 15, 2025. Enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.

Ambetter of Alabama offers its members access to quality care, convenient services and valuable rewards. The 2025 benefits and offerings include: 

• Affordable and Reliable Coverage
  Ambetter of Alabama provides coverage for all essential health benefits, including preventive and wellness services, maternity and newborn care, pediatric services, mental health services, hospitalizations and prescription drug coverage. Some plans also include dental and vision coverage.
   
• Virtual 24/7 Care
  Virtual 24/7 Care offers members an Ambetter-designated licensed provider via telehealth for members to access care for illnesses such as flu, skin conditions, ear infections, fever and respiratory infections – all from the comfort of their own home.
   
• Convenient Online Enrollment
  Through the Ambetter of Alabama website, people can browse and compare coverage options, determine their eligibility for financial subsidies and directly enroll in coverage – all in one place. The platform is accessible through mobile devices, so people can enroll using smartphones. If a person is unable to complete enrollment all at once, the system will save progress and provide reminders to finish enrollment.
   
• My Health Pays
  Members have access to the My Health Pays® program, where they can earn points for practicing healthy eating habits, staying active and leading a healthy lifestyle. Through the program, members can complete health-related activities and challenges and can earn up to $500 in rewards in 2025. These rewards can be used for health-related expenses such as premiums, copays and deductibles (pharmacy copays are excluded). My Health Pays also allows members to set and reach health goals at their own pace by providing seasonal suggestions for activities and guidance to help stay on track.
   
• Premier Network
  Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the Ambetter Health Bronze|Silver|Gold network will become known as the Premier Network. Members can continue to rely on the same provider network with the doctors and hospitals they know and trust.

Below is a full list of counties in which Ambetter of Alabama will be offered in 2025: 

• Baldwin
• Barbour
• Bullock
• Chambers
• Choctaw
• Cleburne
• Coffee
• Colbert
• Covington
• Cullman
• Dallas
• DeKalb
• Escambia
• Etowah
• Franklin
• Geneva
• Henry
• Houston
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Lauderdale
• Lawrence
• Lee
• Limestone
• Lowndes
• Madison
• Marion
• Marshall
• Mobile
• Morgan
• Perry
• Pickens
• Randolph
• Russell
• Shelby
• Sumter
• Talladega
• Walker
• Washington

Alabama residents interested in learning more about Ambetter of Alabama or enrolling in a health plan during the open enrollment period may visit ambetterhealth.com/en/al.

About Ambetter of Alabama 
Ambetter of Alabama serves under-insured and uninsured populations through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace®. Ambetter of Alabama is underwritten by Celtic Insurance Company, which is a Qualified Health Plan issuer in Alabama. For more information, visit ambetterhealth.com/en/al. This is a solicitation for insurance. For information on your right to receive an Ambetter of Alabama plan free of discrimination, or your right to receive language, auditory and/or visual assistance services, please visit ambetterhealth.com/en/ and scroll to the bottom of the page.

 

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SOURCE Ambetter of Alabama

FAQ

When is the open enrollment period for Ambetter of Alabama health insurance plans for 2025?

The open enrollment period for Ambetter of Alabama health insurance plans for 2025 runs from November 1, 2024, through January 15, 2025. To have coverage start on January 1, 2025, enrollment must be completed by December 15, 2024.

How many counties in Alabama will Ambetter of Alabama (CNC) offer health insurance plans in for 2025?

Ambetter of Alabama will offer health insurance plans in 39 counties across Alabama for the 2025 plan year.

What is the My Health Pays® program offered by Ambetter of Alabama (CNC) for 2025?

The My Health Pays® program is a rewards program where Ambetter of Alabama members can earn up to $500 in 2025 for practicing healthy eating habits, staying active, and leading a healthy lifestyle. These rewards can be used for health-related expenses such as premiums, copays, and deductibles (excluding pharmacy copays).

What is the new name for Ambetter of Alabama's provider network starting January 1, 2025?

Beginning January 1, 2025, the Ambetter Health Bronze|Silver|Gold network will be known as the Premier Network. Members will continue to have access to the same provider network with familiar doctors and hospitals.