Welcome to SCAN Venture (HMO)

More saving. More spoiling. With your monthly Part B premium give-back.

If you have not yet joined SCAN Venture please note: Unless you qualify for a Special Election Period (SEP) or Initial Coverage Enrollment Period (ICEP) the SCAN Venture (HMO) plans in California will be closed for the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and Open Enrollment Period for Institutionalized Individuals (OEPI) elections for the remainder of 2022. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much will I get back each month?

A: Your give-back amount varies by SCAN plan and county. If you’re new to SCAN, your SCAN representative will have told you this amount when you signed up for your SCAN plan. And whether you’re new to SCAN or the give-back was just added to your plan, you’ll find your monthly give-back amount in your plan materials, including your Annual Notice of Changes and your Evidence of Coverage.

Q: Do I have to continue to pay my Medicare Part B premium?

A: Yes. To qualify for the Part B premium give-back, you must pay your Medicare Part B premium.

Q: Will I get a separate check each month with my give-back amount?

A: No. Depending on how you pay your Medicare Part B premium, your give-back amount may be credited to your Social Security check or appear as a credit on your Medicare Part B premium statement.

Q: My plan started this month, but I don’t see the give-back in this month’s Social Security payment—do I need to do anything?

A: No, not yet. The give-back is set up by Medicare and sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This process may take 3 months. If your give-back does not appear after 90 days, contact Social Security directly (see related question, below).

Q: Will I get full credit for the months I’ve been waiting for my give-back?

Yes. Your first give-back payment will catch you up after any delay. The payment should be for the total due to you at that time. Example:

If your plan start date was January 1 and your first give-back payment shows up on your March Social Security, then your first give-back payment amount will total three months of give-back: for January, February and March. After that, your Social Security (or Part B premium statement) will reflect your monthly give-back.

Q: I still haven’t received my give-back and it’s been more than 90 days.

A: Your best bet is to contact Social Security directly; SCAN does not have access or insight into your Social Security benefits.

Social Security National 800 Number: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)

Find your local office contact information HERE.

If Social Security tells you specifically to contact us, then please call Member Services so we can look into what may be needed.

Q: My in-laws were told they’re not eligible for SCAN’s premium give-back, even though they live in the same area.

A: To be eligible for this benefit, you must pay your own Medicare Part B premium. Examples of people who are not eligible are those who receive Medicaid or other forms of government help that pays their Part B premium.
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