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Seniors With Chronic Medical Conditions May Enroll in CareMore Reliance Throughout 2007

Posted on: Tuesday, 17 April 2007, 12:00 CDT

Though the March 31 deadline for enrollment in traditional Medicare Advantage senior health plans has passed, qualifying seniors with chronic medical conditions may still enroll in CareMore Reliance special needs plan at anytime throughout 2007. CareMore Health Plan, one of California's fastest-growing Medicare Advantage managed care organizations, offers CareMore Reliance to seniors with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

"Hypertension, diabetes, COPD and ESRD are common among seniors and require diligent, specialized attention and treatment. CareMore excels in the care of these conditions, and created CareMore Reliance as a means to partner with seniors in managing their health," said Leeba Lessin, CareMore president. "In addition to providing access to the highest quality medical care, CareMore Reliance gives seniors innovative programs, support services and guidance to help them manage their lifestyle, control their condition and live as comfortably and as fully as possible."

CareMore Reliance is created specifically for Medicare beneficiaries living with the challenges of chronic illness. In keeping with CareMore's philosophy of wellness, prevention and enriched quality of life, CareMore Reliance empowers members with generous benefits that facilitate the management of their chronic condition and promote the highest possible quality of life.

By providing an exceptional level of care and attention for their specific condition, CareMore Reliance helps improve members' lifestyle, outlook and attitude. Members can depend on Reliance's comprehensive disease management programs, unlimited transportation benefits, a rich prescription drug plan with $0 co-payment for preferred generic drugs and insulin, and in-patient hospital services with no co-payment. CareMore Reliance empowers members to take a proactive approach to their condition with unique programs such as nutritional training, an allowance for popular nutritional products, diabetic support groups, a diabetic hotline, innovative monitoring tools, exercise classes and wireless blood pressure monitoring.

Seniors who are interested in learning more about CareMore Reliance may call (800) 499-2793, TDD (800) 577-5586, or visit www.caremorehealthplan.com.

About CareMore Health Plan

CareMore Health Plan, based in Cerritos, Calif., is one of the fastest growing managed care organizations just for seniors. The company's award-winning Medicare Advantage health plans focus on enhanced quality of life, wellness and the prevention of functional decline. Serving only Medicare recipients in Los Angeles and Orange counties, CareMore is proud to offer comprehensive health care programs for its members. CareMore plans are specifically designed and created by doctors to meet the needs of aging seniors. These plans include CareMore Value Plus, for all seniors eligible for Medicare; CareMore Connect for low-income seniors who are eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal; CareMore Reliance for seniors with chronic illnesses or conditions; and CareMore Touch, the only Special Needs plans available in Los Angeles and Orange county communities for seniors who reside in skilled-nursing facilities.

For more information about CareMore and its full spectrum of care for seniors, please visit www.caremorehealthplan.com or call (800) 499-2793, TDD (800) 577-5586.

Source: Business Wire

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