LONG BEACH, Calif.— Oct. 16, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, in collaboration with Prospect Medical Group, announced the expansion of their provider networks in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, effective October 1. Through this expansion, older adults in the Inland Empire will gain access to an increased network of providers and services in their area.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020—SCAN Health Plan® today announced its 2021 health plan benefits available to those eligible for Medicare in the Northern California communities of San Francisco, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma and Stanislaus counties. In addition to enhanced pharmacy benefits for members with diabetes, SCAN has introduced several benefits to help seniors navigate the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus, including a technology support line, online memory and brain health exercise platform, and ensuring members maintain access to benefits when out of town or sheltering in place with loved ones.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020—SCAN Health Plan® today announced its 2021 health plan benefits for Medicare-eligible seniors in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura counties. With the aim of better supporting seniors who are spending more time online due to the COVID-19 crisis, SCAN has introduced several featured extras including a technology support line and an online memory and brain health exercise platform. Additionally, 2021 benefits will significantly reduce the cost of insulin for diabetic members in a number of plans.

LONG BEACH, Calif.—Sept. 29, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced the addition of Clinicas del Camino Real and AmericasHealth Plan (AHP) to its provider network in Ventura County, effective Oct. 1, 2020. This alliance brings diversified, high-quality care and services to the growing number of Hispanic beneficiaries in the region.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept, 15, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®,one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced the second cohort to receive the SCAN Health Plan Scholarships for Senior Health and Independence. This scholarship has been awarded to 10 students enrolled in the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) College of Health and Human Services. The scholarship award totals$50,000, with each student receiving $5,000, which will cover one semester.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 11, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced the first phase launch of artificial intelligence (AI) based predictive models designed to improve health outcomes and inform benefit and service design. This implementation will improve SCAN’s ability to identify high-needs members and provide tailored interventions to help avoid or reduce hospitalizations.

LONG BEACH, Calif., August 4, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced it has launched Rally®, an interactive member engagement platform from digital health company Rally Health, Inc.  Working in collaboration with Rally, SCAN is offering its members a digital solution that enables them to engage in online social communities, set and meet wellness goals and get information about the health topics of interest to them.  

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 15, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, today announced the top performing medical groups in its California provider network. SCAN has recognized the 10 medical groups for their dedication to the highest quality of care and services, as specified by SCAN’s internal quality metrics.

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 11, 2020—SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan (“SCAN”) today announced the appointment of Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2020. Jain succeeds Chris Wing, who previously announced his departure from the organization. 

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 9, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, a not-for-profit provider of Medicare Advantage health plans to seniors in California, today announced it has received a 2020 Webby Award for its Trading Ages Virtual Reality (TAVR) program. Developed by SCAN in partnership with digital experience agency Primacy, TAVR taps the power of virtual reality to bring to life SCAN’s long-running senior-sensitivity workshop, Trading Ages. In the first half of this year alone, SCAN’s TAVR has also been honored by the Stevie Award’s Annual Business Awards and Healthcare Advertising Awards.

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 21, 2020—SCAN HealthPlan®, a not-for-profit provider of Medicare Advantage health plans in California, today announced it has awarded a $20,000 COVID-19 emergency grant to The Salvation Army Long Beach Corps and Community Center, as part of its community giving program. The emergency funding will support the purchase and weekly distribution of food boxes providing nutritious and balanced meals to 200 seniors in Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill and Hawaiian Gardens.

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 15, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, a not-for-profit provider of Medicare Advantage health plans to seniors in California, today announced it is committing $5.1 million to address a variety of needs for vulnerable seniors and others at risk due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With deep seated, community-based roots, SCAN’s financial commitment to help stakeholders during the current crisis aligns with the organization’s long-held mission of keeping seniors healthy and independent.

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 2, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced its support for California Governor Gavin Newsom’s “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.” campaign, which launched Tuesday. Aimed at combatting social isolation and food insecurity among those 65 and older—a community highly vulnerable to COVID-19—the effort calls on all Californians to check in on older neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock. Long committed to helping seniors remain healthy and independent, SCAN shares the governor’s pledge to encourage communities to come together to support the state’s seniors.

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 1, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced the addition of Rosemary Ellis, principal of AnderEllis LLC; Cheryl Phillips, MD, AGSF, president and CEO for the Special Needs Plans Alliance; and Rosemary Turner, deputy chair of the Economic Advisory Council Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to its board of directors. As an organization committed to keeping seniors healthy and independent, these appointments will help ensure SCAN can continue to fulfill this mission amidst the rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem.