SCAN Medicare Advantage Plans for Scripps Hospitals in San Diego

SCAN is the best Medicare Advantage Plan in San Diego if you wish to visit Scripps Hospitals.

These hospitals and doctor networks are very popular, especially here in North County. For this reason, SCAN Advantage plans are becoming a popular Advantage option to San Diegans.

Scripps isn’t just one network of doctors. Scripps includes Scripps Clinic, Scripps Coastal, and Scripps Physicians Medical Group. SCAN offers access to Scripps networks via their Advantage plans.

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Why Choose SCAN for Medicare in San Diego?

Read 3 top reasons to choose SCAN for Medicare. Use this table of contents to navigate through the information on this page. Contact us and we will help you decide if this is the right plan for you. Don’t do it alone, we can help!

1. Advantage Plan with access to Scripps

Only with a SCAN Advantage plan are you able to access the Scripps hospitals and doctors. These SCAN Advantage plans are a much less expensive option with lower premiums compared to a Supplement plan.

Note: If you also want access to all of UCSD Medical Centers, you’ll need to select a Supplement plan – not an advantage plan. Scripps is perfectly capable of handling any medical need within their facilities. However, you’ll want to sign up for a Supplement plan if you want access to more than one network of doctors. 

 

2. Multiple Plan Designs and Low Out of Pocket Spending at Scripps

When selecting a SCAN Medicare Advantage Plan, you’ll have up to 4 plan options to choose from. The Scripps Classic Plan is the first plan covering medical, prescription drugs, and the possibility of adding a dental plan. SCAN also offers a beefed up version of that plan called the Scripps Signature which minimizes your out of pocket costs. The Scripps Plus plan offers additional benefits beyond Original Medicare while also reducing the out of pocket costs a member will pay for medical services. Finally, SCAN has a Special Needs Plan called “Scripps Heart First” offering a great plan if you qualify.

Each of these plans have a great use case scenario depending on which network of doctors you wish to visit and how much treatment you are expecting to need each year. If you’d like help evaluating the difference in each SCAN plan, the HealthyMarks Medicare team has a great tool to help you understand which is best for you.

 

3. Reputation

SCAN was founded in 1977 and has had tremendous success in Southern California. SCAN has always focused its efforts on making healthcare services more accessible, more connected and more affordable specifically for the older generations in San Diego.

SCAN and Scripps have partnered as Medicare providers. Because of this relationship, the SCAN Advantage plans are designed in a way that no other insurance carrier can compete on price and services. If you plan on signing up for an Advantage plan with access to Scripps, you’ll want to include SCAN in your evaluations.

 

SCAN Advantage Plans – All 4 Plans Offer Access to Scripps Coverage

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Scripps Classic Medicare Plan

Scripps Classic provides our most comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, plus extra benefits not covered by Original Medicare, and access to care from one of the nation’s top health systems.

This plan is likely the lowest cost plan for you to evaluate within the SCAN and Scripps plans. With any Advantage plan, your prescription drugs will be covered. With a Scripps Classic plan, you’ll have a low out of pocket maximum minimizing your costs.

You can add a dental insurance plan for just a few dollars extra a month. Vision services and hearing aid services are covered. SCAN delivers on its promise to keeping members healthy with $0 home delivered meals for up to 28 days per year.

You will have access to telehealth and your SCAN Travel Assurance offers worldwide coverage for unlimited urgent emergency services. And finally, a SilverSneakers gym membership is also included at no cost to you.

Scripps Signature Medicare Plan

Scripps Signature offers complete prescription drug coverage and comprehensive preventive and hospital care, plus access to one of the nation’s top health systems. Scripps Signature plan offers low copayments for the services you use most.

With any Advantage plan, your prescription drugs will be covered. With a Scripps Signature plan, you’ll have a lower out of pocket maximum, even compared to the Scripps Classic plan, minimizing your costs even more.

You can add a dental insurance plan for just a few dollars extra a month. Vision services and hearing aid services are covered. You will have access to telehealth and your SCAN Travel Assurance offers worldwide coverage for unlimited urgent emergency services. And finally, a SilverSneakers gym membership is also included at no cost to you.

SCAN Respite Care Services are offered with the Scripps Signature Plan providing a short-term break from the demands of caregiving, SCAN offers respite care for full-time, unpaid caregivers caring for SCAN members. You can also ask for extra help at home; after a hospital stay, this service can mean all the difference in your recovery.

Scripps Plus Medicare Plan

Scripps Plus offers comprehensive medical benefits and prescription drug coverage, extra benefits beyond Original Medicare, and care from one of the nation’s top health systems. This is for people with Medicare Parts A and B. However, people with both Medicare and Medi-Cal may get lower costs from this plan.

With any Advantage plan, your prescription drugs will be covered. With a Scripps Plus plan, you’ll have a larger out of pocket maximum compared to other SCAN Scripps plans. Your dental insurance is already included in the total premium price so you will not need to add dental benefits. Vision services and hearing aid services are covered.

You will have access to 32 one way paid for transportation services of which 16 can be non-medical trips. You will have access to telehealth and your SCAN Travel Assurance offers worldwide coverage for unlimited urgent emergency services. And finally, a SilverSneakers gym membership is also included at no cost to you.

Medi-Cal eligible people – If you are currently Medi-Cal eligible, the SCAN Scripps Plus plan offers you an even better deal. More of your services will be covered at a better out of pocket cost to you.

If you wish to learn more about the costs of these SCAN Plans, contact HealthyMarks to guide you through Medicare in San Diego.

Scripps SNP Medicare Plan

Scripps Special Needs Plan offers comprehensive medical, hospital and pharmacy coverage, and extra benefits not covered by Original Medicare, from one of the nation’s top health systems, for those living with cardiovascular disorder or chronic or congestive heart failure.

If you have Medicare and you develop certain severe or disabling conditions you can join a Medicare SNP designed to serve people with those conditions at any time.

With any Advantage plan, your prescription drugs will be covered. You will have a low out of pocket maximum for this plan reducing your overall medical costs. You are able to add dental services for a small price. Vision services and hearing aid services are covered.

You will have access to medical and non-medical transportation services. You will have access to telehealth and your SCAN Travel Assurance offers worldwide coverage for unlimited urgent emergency services. A SilverSneakers gym membership is also included at no cost to you.

If you wish to learn if you qualify for this Special Needs Plan, request a quote here and we will be sure to help you find the best plan for your needs.

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Additional Benefits for SCAN Medicare Enrollees

SCAN Advantage plans have some of the best additional benefits in San Diego. This is a long list of benefits you can receive from many Medicare carriers. Not all plans have these benefits, but HealthyMarks can help you evaluate your options.

Emergency Response

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The personal emergency response system (PERS) enables members to remain at home, living safely and independently.

Dental Benefits

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Every SCAN plan has the ability to add one or more dental plans for just a few dollars a month.

Vision Benefits

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SCAN vision benefits include exams at no cost to you. You will also have access to glasses, contact lenses and frames.

Hearing Aids Benefits

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SCAN provides yearly hearing tests at no cost to the member and SCAN will also contribute towards the costs for hearing aids.

Telehealth

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Access to care from the comfort of your home. Telephone or virtual video visits with a doctor.

Scan Travel Insurance

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It is important to know that you are going to be safe and covered for any emergencies when you travel out of the country. With SCAN’s travel insurance, you will have unlimited urgent care and emergency room services anywhere in the world.

Transportation Services

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Many of the SCAN plans offer both medical and non-medical transportation services. For example, if you needed a ride to the grocery store, the Scripps Classic plan would offer 24 one way trips for you.

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Podiatry

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Unlike many Advantage plans and Supplement Plans, you’ll have access to Chiropractic, acupuncture, and podiatry care for any of the SCAN plans you select.

Scripps Network Types

The Scripps facilities are broken up into 3 distinct networks of doctors. Scripps has partnered with the very best doctors all throughout San Diego. This includes the top-rated physicians from more than 100 medical and surgical fields. These doctors have private offices in neighborhoods all over the county making it easy to find care near your home.

Scripps has three networks of doctors you can select from and it is important you understand these networks during your Medicare enrollment.

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Clinic is a full primary care and specialty care physicians provider in San Diego. The team at Scripps Clinic offers specialized coordinated care for all the members needing specialty treatments. Scripps Clinic is a nationally recognized medical group because of its record for quality care and positive health outcomes. Scripps Clinic has been caring for San Diego residents since 1924 and has more than 900 providers in town.

Scripps Coastal Medical Center

Scripps Coastal Medical Center is a different network of doctors from the Scripps Clinic network of doctors. Scripps Medical boasts its renowned physicians and specialists. With more than 100 primary care doctors and convenient locations throughout San Diego County, Scripps Coastal offers a robust solution for medical care services for you and your family.

Scripps Coastal Medical Center has comprehensive care locations throughout San Diego whether you are in North County or south of downtown. These facilities provide the full spectrum of health care but encourage the use of preventative medicine. Scripps Coastal focuses on annual physicals, wellness check-ups, and routine lab visits to manage chronic care.

Scripps Physicians Medical Group

All throughout San Diego county you will find personalized care centers with doctors from the Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG). It is important to have access to quality care right in your neighborhood and Scripps Physicians Medical Group has answered that call. With more than 500 privately owned primary and specialty care offices throughout San Diego county, you’ll always have access to quality care. These offices pride themselves on their convenient locations. Many SPMG offices offer appointments before and after working hours as well as on the weekends.

Should you need hospital care, you have access to Scripps Memorial Hospitals in Encinitas and La Jolla or Scripps Mercy Hospitals in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Contact us for assistance with your SCAN Medicare or any Medicare questions.

FAQS – SCAN Medicare Plans

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  • 1. Does SCAN offer Medicare Plans in San Diego?
     

    Yes, SCAN offers Advantage plans with access to Scripps in San Diego.

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  • 2. Do I get access to SilverSneakers when I enroll in Medicare?
     

    In San Diego, Anthem, Aetna, Blue Shield, and SCAN all offer Silver Sneakers as a free benefit for their Medicare members.

    Some carriers offer a different fitness package. Take a look here for a detailed breakdown of each carrier's fitness offering.

    UnitedHealthcare® has their own gym and wellness package called “Renew Active.”

    Kaiser has a similar program called “Active&Fit” built for Kaiser’s Medicare members.

     

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  • 3. Does SCAN offer Supplement Insurance Plans?
     

    No, in San Diego, SCAN only offers Advantage plans. These plans offer members access to Scripps hospitals.

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  • 4. Am I able to visit Scripps Hospitals in San Diego with a Medicare Advantage plan?
     

    Yes, there are many Medicare insurance carriers that will offer you access to Scripps.

    Supplement Plans have a nationwide network of doctors and Scripps is included.  You will be in network with Scripps hospitals with a Supplement plan. If you'd like to select an Advantage plan, SCAN, UnitedHealthcare®, and Blue Shield all offer Advantage plans with access to Scripps.

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  • 5. If I am Medi-Cal eligible, are there certain Medicare plans that I should look at?
     

    Yes, there are special plans for people who are both Medicare and Medi-Cal eligible. These individuals are considered "dual eligible". You can check your eligibility status here.

    For example, SCAN offers the Scripps Plus Advantage plan in San Diego. "Scripps Plus with Medicare and Full Medi-Cal Eligibility" offers the plan at a better monthly premium compared to "Scripps Plus with Medicare Only".

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  • 6. Can I receive Worldwide Coverage for Urgently Needed Services with Medicare?
     

    Yes, with many Supplement and Advantage plans, you will have access to emergency services anywhere in the world. You can be confident that you are able to travel and still receive emergency care.

    San Diego carriers Blue Shield, SCAN, and UnitedHealthcare® all offer "Travel Insurance" for any emergencies when you travel out of the country.

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  • 7. Can I enroll in a Medicare plan with access to Tele-health services?
     

    Yes, many carriers in San Diego offer tele-health or Teledoc services.

    Blue Shield offers Teladoc on their Supplement plans. UnitedHealthcare® offers a 24-7 nurse line as well as virtual medical visits with a licensed physician. SCAN also offers access to telehealth care from the comfort of your home.

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  • 8. Do I get a free gym membership when I enroll in Medicare?
     

    Many carriers offer a fitness package to their Medicare members. Take a look here for a detailed breakdown of each carrier's fitness offering.

    In San Diego, Anthem, Aetna, Blue Shield, and SCAN all offer Silver Sneakers as a free benefit for their Medicare members.

    UnitedHealthcare® has their own gym and wellness package called “Renew Active.”

    Kaiser has a similar program called “Active&Fit” built for Kaiser’s Medicare members.

     

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  • 9. Can I visit Scripps Hospitals in San Diego while on Medicare?
     

    Yes, Scripps is a major medical group in San Diego and you can receive care from Scripps on some Advantage plans and all Supplement Insurance plans.

     

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SilverSneakers – Group Exercises

Group exercises designed for all abilities. Thousands of partners and locations and you can visit as many as you wish.

Online workouts and online fitness and nutrition tips. The SilverSneakers GO app with workouts and direction to help you stay fit.

Even if you have never had a gym membership, SilverSneakers is a helpful program to get you in the right place. Social activity with other members to help your well-being.

No additional cost for any member who enrolls in a SCAN Medicare Advantage plan. Just a great added benefit.

SCAN Medicare Facility Locations in San Diego

Scripps Mercy Hospital

4077 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
619-294-8111
https://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals/scripps-mercy-hospital

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-9100
https://www.scripps.org/locations/hospitals/scripps-green-hospital

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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