AmeriHealth is a group of health insurance plans based in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Since the organization was established in 1995, AmeriHealth has acquired over 265,000 members and more than 8,000 businesses. The AmeriHealth network includes over thirty-seven-thousand primary care physicians and 230 acute care and rehabilitation hospitals. Many of these hospitals are internationally recognized teaching institutions and specialty facilities.
AmeriHealth plans include coverage options such as Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Point of Service (POS), dental, vision, prescription drug, Medicare programs and more. AmeriHealth also offers 'health account solutions' that include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
AmeriHealth members can take advantage of wellness programs that are designed to help individuals learn about and participate in healthy behavior. These programs are known as 'AmeriHealth Healthy Lifestyles Programs' and include Fitness Center Reimbursement, Weight Management Reimbursement, Smoking Cessation Reimbursement, Baby FootSteps Maternity Program and Alternative Health Discounts.
Another feature that AmeriHealth members have access to is called 'Connections'. 'Connections Health Management Programs' offer information and support for a variety of health conditions and related issues. When AmeriHealth plan members take part in these programs, they can access health coaches at any time of the day, seven days a week. Other benefits include health education and reminders as well as access to the 'Healthwise Knowledgebase Information Encyclopedia.
In addition to the company's interest in its members' health and well being, AmeriHealth is also committed to the health of its community. AmeriHealth strives to improve the health of its community through education and volunteer work. AmeriHealth HMO was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) with a designation of 'Excellent', which is the highest possible rating.
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