New partnership will serve plan members across the senior care continuum
(LONG BEACH, CA – May 22, 2007) — SCAN Health Plan marked its 30th anniversary
with the announcement that enrollment has topped 100,000 members in Southern
California. In doing so, SCAN remains one of the fastest growing and most
successful Medicare Advantage plans in the state.
"A lot has changed in the Medicare environment over the past three decades,"
said David Schmidt, chief executive officer of SCAN. "One thing that hasn't
changed is the desire of seniors to retain their health and independence.
Helping our members achieve this has always been and will always continue to be
SCAN's overriding mission."
SCAN’s heritage bears this out. The not-for-profit health plan was founded in
1977 by a group of local seniors who were frustrated by their lack of access to
services and who wanted an organization that addressed their specific needs.
Those seniors formed the Senior Care Action Network, now known as SCAN Health
Plan, to focus exclusively on the Medicare market. The goal of the
organization then was the same as it is today.
"As people age, their need of and reliance on healthcare expands exponentially,"
said Schmidt. "With the population aging at a rapid pace, it is more important
than ever that our society increase its focus on the special needs of seniors.
At SCAN we look forward to another 30 years of serving seniors with compassion,
respect and dignity."
SCAN currently serves Medicare-eligible individuals in Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura and Kern counties. SCAN also
manages one of the largest and most successful Multi-Purpose Senior Service
Projects (MSSP) in California providing community-based, long-term care and in-
home personal-care coordination for low-income frail seniors. In addition, SCAN
provides long-term care services to low-income elderly and physically disabled
individuals enrolled in the Arizona Long-Term Care System program in Maricopa
County. This year the health plan further expanded its presence in Arizona with
a health plan for Medicare and Medicaid-eligible individuals.
Further information may be obtained at www.scanhealthplan.com.
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