The extra benefits are in addition to regular
Medicaid and CHIP coverage, helping support low-income individuals
and families across the state.
AUSTIN,
Texas, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior
HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization
in Texas and a company of Centene
Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today it invested $43.3 million in extra Medicaid and Children's
Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits from 2019 through 2023.
Known as Value-added Services, the extra benefits help provide
additional support for low-income families and individuals across
all 254 Texas counties.
"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 annually in extra
dental benefits for pregnant members who are 21 and over. This
includes a routine exam and cleanings, x-rays and fluoride
application.
- Up to $35 per year for an annual
school or sports physical for members 4 to 18 years old. The
physical must be provided by a contracted Superior provider.
- Up to $30 every quarter, per
member, for commonly used over-the-counter items. These can be
mailed directly to a member's home or bought at participating
stores.
- 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
$15.5 million – for Value-added
Services was on vision care. Superior spent another $12 million on over-the-counter items,
$11 million on dental care, and
$2.5 million on sports physicals.
"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 Texas.
Committed to transforming the health of the community, one person
at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254
Texas counties with more than
3,200 employees throughout the state. Superior is a company of
Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise that is
committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more
information visit www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.
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