Hy-Vee has partnered with Oscar Health to introduce Hy-Vee Health with Oscar, a health insurance plan to save employers money and give workers concierge care at an affordable fixed price.
Hy-Vee has more than 270 retail pharmacies, nearly 300 grocery stores and concierge primary and urgent care through its joint ownership of Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care.
Launching in Des Moines, Iowa, the new plan will be available to 400,000 workers in the metro area through their employers on the individual marketplace starting Nov. 1 for coverage effective Jan. 1.
Employer-backed coverage in the individual market, also known as ICHRA, can save businesses 20-30 percent and employees $500 to $1,000 per year. Hy-Vee and Oscar plan to bring the healthcare benefit to other markets over time.
“Finding the right healthcare coverage should be as easy as buying milk at Hy-Vee,” said Mark Bertolini, CEO of Oscar Health.
“We are shaping the future of healthcare for consumers and employers. Everyone deserves healthcare that is affordable, convenient and simple. Our partnership reflects the innovation we are driving in the individual market to exceed expectations across the country.”
Employees who enroll in the Hy-Vee Health with Oscar plan have a full suite of healthcare and shopping benefits:
- $0 care at Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care clinics: Unlimited access to primary care, 24/7 urgent care, labs, x-rays, select medications – at no cost. This service normally retails for $2,400 for a family of four per year.
- Top-rated specialists: Direct access to the best specialists at MercyOne – close to home.
- Low-cost medications: Affordable prescriptions available at Hy-Vee pharmacies while shopping.
- One-on-one support: A team of Oscar Care Guides to find the right care, understand benefits and take the hassle out of healthcare.
- A cart full of perks: Hy-Vee rewards for everyday savings on groceries, in-store health and nutrition support.
“Our mission at Hy-Vee is making lives easier, healthier, and happier – and we are taking that commitment to the next level through our partnership with Oscar,” said Aaron Wiese, president of Hy-Vee. “Together, our teams are bringing a healthcare solution to the greater Des Moines community that meets the needs of every lifestyle and budget.”
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