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Anthem MyCare Ohio outlines Medicaid and dual-eligible benefits for Fayette County residents
Summary
Anthem MyCare Ohio representative Kiersten Philpott described Medicaid-only and dual-eligible benefits including enhanced transportation (up to 30 round-trips or 60 one-way trips), a $100 transportation allowance, a $240 option allowance for dual-eligible members, vision/dental enhancements, and a hotline (1-833-727-2170) for eligibility and coverage questions.
Kiersten Philpott, a representative from Anthem MyCare Ohio, presented benefits available to Fayette County residents covered by Medicaid and to those who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. Philpott said Medicaid-only supports include transportation, food and nutrition assistance, home-safety supports and a 24/7 nurse line. She emphasized that "not everyone with Medicare is dual eligible," underscoring the need to verify coverage for each person.
For dual-eligible members, Philpott described expanded supports: up to 30 round-trip or 60 one-way rides to medical appointments, a $100 transportation allowance for essentials such as gas or bus passes, a $240 option allowance and up to three boxes of fresh produce under food and everyday living supports, and additional recovery and wellness benefits including post-discharge meals and enhanced vision and dental. Philpott provided a hotline for coverage questions: 1-833-727-2170.
