Essential Spotlight


We are dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality health benefits through productive


partnerships with Members, businesses, and a broad network of providers.


weeks in advance. Assisters can also work with Maine people who qualify for Main- eCare (Medicaid here in Maine) or whose children qualify for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to help them en- roll in these programs throughout the year.


Community Health Options is a local nonprofit health insurance company offering plans to individuals on and off the Marketplace, and to businesses and organi- zations across the state. Our plans include primary care and mental health services, no cost preventive services, substance use disorder services, and the broad list of health services that are Essential Health Benefits.


Call us at 855-624-6463 with any questions or go to HealthOptions.org to review our individual/family plans. If you are eligible for tax credits and cost sharing, our site will redirect you to the Market- place where you can continue to select a Community Health Options plan that is available on the Marketplace.


Organizations and businesses can also


shop for our competitively priced small and large group plans at HealthOptions.org. If your organization is ready to shop for new health plans as your annual renewal date approaches or is considering offering group insurance for the first time, our Business Development team (207-402-3353) wel- comes your inquiries.


Community Health Options has


many unique features including a Mem- ber Services team in our local Lewiston office to support our Members’ questions and a broad statewide network of doc- tors, providers and centers of excellence in Eastern Massachusetts including Chil- dren’s Hospital, Dana Farber, Brigham and Women’s, Mass General, and a number of the hospitals in the Partners Network.


Our Members can save on their prescriptions through mail order delivery and by using the Rx Savings Solutions tool, which lets them compare costs at area


pharmacies. They can also learn if there is a less expensive generic alternative for their prescription.


Navigating the healthcare system can be confusing. Our extraordinary Care Management Team offers a high-touch approach to care management by provid- ing an extra level of support at no cost to the Member. Care Managers are available to answer general or complex medical questions, and to help Members navigate confusing processes, such as obtaining medical equipment for the home or order- ing specialty medications. They can also help Members who may have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires extensive use of health services or resources.


Members can attend Member educa- tion sessions online or in-person each spring to learn how to get the most from the health plan, and about preventive ser- vices available at no cost, prescription ben- efits and programs, getting the right care at the right time, and becoming an advocate for their own health and well-being.


Thinking about Health Insurance for 2019? Reach out to us at Community Health Options (855-624-6463) to discuss our health plans or call the CAHC Helpline (800-965-7476). Learn more about getting enrolled before Open Enrollment closes on December 15.


Community Health Options® is a nonprofit, Member-led health insurance plan provid- ing comprehensive health insurance ben- efits to individuals, families, and businesses. We are dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality health benefits through pro- ductive partnerships with Members, busi- nesses, and a broad network of providers. Many Health Options Members serve on the Board of Directors, which ensures that Members have a strong voice in the man- agement and development of the products and services. See ad on page 15.


Do you have studio or office space available or are you looking to hire someone? List it in our


Classified section! See page 33


Contact Lynda Adams at


Lynda@essentiallivingmaine.com to learn more!


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