Medicare
As your health partner for life, we want to ensure you are aware of the plans we participate in.
At age 65, you’re eligible for Medicare Parts A and B, even if you are still working. You may also qualify based on a spouse’s work history if they are a qualified wage earner. Individuals under 65 with certain disabilities may also be eligible. When you become eligible, you enter an Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), which lasts seven months—beginning three months before your 65th birthday and ending three months after.
Below is a list of plans accepted by Holston Medical Group providers for patients in Tennessee and Virginia:
Humana
- Humana Choice (TN & VA)
- Humana Gold Plus (TN & VA)
- Humana Honor (TN)
- Humana Gold Choice (VA)
BCBS TN
- BlueAdvantage Diamond
- BlueAdvantage Emerald
- BlueAdvantage Garnet
- BlueAdvantage Plus
- BlueAdvantage Ruby
- BlueAdvantage Sapphire
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Through retirement benefits only
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
- Aetna Medicare (Virginia offices only)
Holston Medical Group accepts all Medicare supplement policies.
What’s the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance?
Medicare Advantage (Part C) combines Medicare Parts A and B into a single plan and often includes prescription drug coverage (Part D). These plans replace Original Medicare, though you still retain your Medicare card.
Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap) policies help cover out-of-pocket costs not paid by Original Medicare, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. These policies work alongside Original Medicare rather than replacing it.
If you have questions, call HMG at 877-464-1213.
For more information about choosing a plan, visit the Health Matters blog or view our MedicareOnDemand resource below.
If your insurance provider is not listed above, please call to discuss your options.
Understanding Medicare
Whether you're turning 65, new to the area, planning for retirement, or reviewing your coverage during Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period, understanding your Medicare insurance options is an important part of maintaining access to the healthcare providers you trust. Because plans, provider networks, benefits, and costs can vary, many individuals seek Medicare education and support before making coverage decisions.
HMG Medicare resources
MedicareOnDemand is a Medicare education and support platform powered by MedicareCompareUSA, a licensed health insurance agency and non-government entity. MedicareOnDemand helps individuals better understand Medicare, compare coverage options, review plan benefits, and make informed Medicare decisions.
Resources available through MedicareOnDemand include:
- One-on-One Medicare Insurance Checkups with licensed insurance agents that specialize in Medicare at no cost or obligation
- Assistance understanding Medicare eligibility, enrollment periods, and coverage options
- Education on Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap), and Prescription Drug (Part D) plans
- Medicare plan comparisons based on individual healthcare needs and provider preferences
- Annual Medicare coverage reviews
Whether you're turning 65, new to the area, planning for retirement, or reviewing your coverage during Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period, understanding your Medicare insurance options is an important part of maintaining access to the healthcare providers you trust. Because plans, provider networks, benefits, and costs can vary, many individuals seek Medicare education and support before making coverage decisions.
All MedicareOnDemand resources and services are available at no cost and with no obligation.
855-235-7879, TTY 711
Monday-Friday 9am-8pm
MedicareOnDemand is a non-government platform hosted by MedicareCompareUSA, an independent health insurance agency not affiliated with the federal Medicare program. All services are provided at no cost and without obligation; MedicareOnDemand and our affiliated agents are paid directly by the Medicare plan when enrollment occurs. Healthcare providers receive no financial benefit when using the service. MedicareCompareUSA does not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 6 organizations which offer 24 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. MULTIPLAN_4028_MODProvMedWeb_HMG_C
There are several ways to learn about your Medicare coverage options. Visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY: 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may also contact Medicare Advantage plans directly or speak with a licensed insurance agent.