Family & Caregivers
Types of Insurance
 
- UPMC
Health Plan
Call 1-800-644-1046 for more information.
- UPMC
for Life (Medicare & Choice HMO)
Call 1-877-381-3765 for more information.
- UPMC
for Life (Medicare + Choice PPO)
Call 1-877-381-3765 for more information.
- UPMC
for Life Medicare Select
Call 1-877-381-3765 for more information.
- UPMC Rx for Less
Call 1-800-396-4139 for more information.
- UPMC
for You (previously known as Best Health Care)
This is UPMC Health Plan's medical assistance product. Call 1-800-286-4242
for more information.
- Medicare
Medicare is a federal health insurance program offered through
the Department of Health and Human Services. The program is for
people age 65 and older, some people under age 65 who have disabilities,
and people with end-stage renal disease.
- Pennsylvania
Medical Assistance
Medical Assistance is a state-run medical program and is available
to people who meet state eligibility requirements.
- Pennsylvania
Medical Assistance Health Choices
Health Choices is Pennsylvania's medical assistance managed care
program. Enrollment in Health Choices can be required or voluntary,
depending on the county.
- Medigap
Medigap insurance is a health insurance policy sold by private
insurance companies to fill the gaps in the original Medicare
Plan coverage. Medigap insurance is also called Medicare supplement
insurance.
- Medicare
+ Choice (Medicare HMOs)
Medicare HMOs provide all of the products and services of the original
Medicare. There can be enhancements to benefits not covered by
Medicare. These can vary from one company to another.
- U.S.
Veterans Benefits
For more information, call 877-222-8387 (877-222-VETS).
- Commercial Insurance
There are hundreds of commercial insurance providers. Coverage
varies and can be limited by many factors.
- Long-term Care Insurance
This insurance may be purchased privately or through an employer.
Additional information is available through the Pennsylvania
Department of Insurance at 877-881-6388 (toll-free).
If you are shopping for long-term care insurance, find out which
types of long-term care services and facilities the different
policies cover. Check to see if your coverage could be limited
because of a pre-existing condition. Make sure you buy from a
reliable company that is licensed in your state. If you have
long-term care insurance, check your policy or call the insurance
company to find out if the care you need is covered.
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