Frequently Asked Questions about Erickson Advantage

1. Who can join Erickson Advantage?
   
   
2. If I chose not to join the health plan, can I still go to the community Medical Center?
   
   
3. Who provides care to Erickson Advantage members?
   
   
4. What if I want to withdraw from the plan?
   
   
5. Am I covered for emergency care when I am traveling away from the community?
   
   
6. Do I have to file claims with Erickson Advantage?
   
   
7. How do I find out more about Erickson Advantage and see if it is right for me?
   
   

1. Who can join Erickson Advantage?

Erickson Advantage is only available to Erickson Retirement Community residents.  As with other Supplemental and Advantage Plans, you must be entitled to Part A and enrolled in Part B. You must continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium if not otherwise paid for under Medicaid or by another third party.

Enrolling with us does not affect your Medicaid eligibility. Persons with end-stage renal disease at the time of application are not eligible, except under certain circumstances.

2. If I chose not to join the health plan, can I still go to the community Medical Center?

Erickson Advantage has a network of physicians/providers in addition to the primary care physicians at Erickson medical centers . You may go to out of network physicians/providers but you will pay more. To receive preferred benefits, members must use our network of physicians/providers.

You may disenroll from Erickson Advantage during certain times of the year, or under certain circumstances. To disenroll, send a written request to us.  You may also call 1-800-MEDICARE. TTY/TDD users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.  You'll even be guaranteed the chance to repurchase a Medigap policy. Outside of that time, limitations may apply. Call our Erickson Advantage office at 1-800-704- 7839 TTY-1-888-685-8480 Monday through Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm, local time for detailed information on enrollment periods

Certainly!  In an emergency situation, you should immediately seek care. Emergency Health Services are those Covered Health Services necessary for the treatment of an Emergency, provided within the United States, its territories and in certain border areas of Canada and Mexico according to Medicare coverage guidelines.

There is virtually no paperwork for covered services. You may have to file a claim if you are out of the area and receive care from a provider who will not directly bill Erickson Advantage.

Finding out more about Erickson AdvantageSM is as easy as a stroll down to your community’s Erickson AdvantageSM office, or call 1-800-704-7839, TTY 1-888-685-8480. Both are available Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (local time).