Alignment Health Plan and Intermountain Health Launch $0-Premium, 5-star Medicare Advantage Plan for Nevada Seniors

Core Insights - Alignment Health Plan has launched a new 5-star Medicare Advantage plan with $0 premiums for Medicare-eligible adults in Clark County, Nevada, in partnership with Intermountain Health [1][5] - The plan aims to provide integrated, preventive care and comprehensive benefits tailored to the needs of Nevada's aging population, addressing urgent issues such as food insecurity and transportation barriers [2][4] Plan Features and Benefits - The new plan includes $0 monthly premium, $0 copays for primary care, specialist, and urgent care visits, 60 one-way transportation trips for approved medical visits, caregiver reimbursement support, a $25 monthly allowance for healthy groceries, and a $200 FLEX card annual allowance for various health services [8][6] - The plan is designed to enhance seniors' health, independence, and quality of life by bringing preventive care closer to home and reducing unnecessary hospital visits [4][2] Market Expansion and Impact - Since entering Nevada in 2021, Alignment Health has expanded its offerings to eight plans in Clark and Washoe counties, reaching over 520,000 Medicare-eligible adults [5][12] - The partnership with Intermountain Health includes access to 65 clinics, 35 senior primary care centers, and a network of over 300 primary care providers and 1,900 specialists, significantly increasing access to high-quality care [4][5] Enrollment Information - Medicare-eligible adults can enroll in the new plan during the annual enrollment period from October 15 to December 7, with coverage starting January 1, 2026 [6] - There is also an option for beneficiaries to enroll in a 5-star MA plan outside the annual enrollment period through a special enrollment period [6] Company Background - Alignment Health is focused on providing high-quality, low-cost care for its Medicare Advantage members, partnering with trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care [7][9] - Intermountain Health operates a nonprofit system of hospitals and clinics across the western U.S., committed to improving community health and delivering high-quality outcomes [10]