BayCare Medicare Advantage Plan in Florida

BayCare Medicare: Major Improvements Coming to Tampa Medicare Recipients

Many of you may know this, I have been involved in the Medicare business for many years and continue to serve my local Florida clients with an unbiased approach to ensure they are getting the best Medicare plan that makes sense for them, whether it’s Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement.

I am extremely excited to announce we will be partnering with BayCare Health System on their expansion into the Medicare market for 2019 to offer BayCare Medicare Advantage to residents in the BayCare service area in Tampa and the surrounding counties.

It’s going to be very disruptive in a good way.

BayCare will be the only accountable care organization offering Medicare Advantage plan in and around the Tampa area.

This is extremely important element of a Medicare plan as it puts pressure on the physicians to provide better care. Value based care continues to expand and we are very optimistic it’s going to drastically improve the level of service for those living in the BayCare network.

BayCare is a local and trusted brand, it’s no surprise their Medicare Advantage plan will be a value based care plan.

We can’t discuss the plan benefits yet but wanted to share some extremely important information with you about the BayCare Health System as a whole.

Below you’ll find a wide variety of resources to help you learn more about the value of the BayCare health system so you better understand the company as a whole.

Let us know here if you would like to discuss your options:

What is BayCare Health System?

BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL was founded in 1997 and is a leading not-for-profit health care system in the greater Tampa market. As of 2018, they are the only local health system in Tampa area that will be offering their own Medicare Advantage plan.

This is extremely important as it allows BayCare to offer benefits utilizing a value based health care plan which is designed to better serve patients by working closer with plan doctors. They recently announced a relationship with Lumeris, a company with historical success of creating extremely competitive Medicare plans along side local health systems.

Value based health care is something new to the market, and it only makes sense that BayCare lead the way in the Tampa Medicare market.

The BayCare Health System mission is to improve the health of all they serve through community-owned health care services that set the standard for high-quality and compassionate care.

BayCare Heath has been a powerful economic engine within the Tampa Bay region by being the second largest private employer, generating billions in economic value.

We are very excited to hear about their entry into the Medicare market in Tampa.

Where is BayCare Health System Located?

BayCare is headquartered here in sunny Clearwater, Florida and serves the greater Tampa market which includes Polk, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.

Established in 1997, BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL has 15 not-for-profit hospitals and more than 300 facilities offering many different services including: cancer, behavioral health, diabetes, extended care, heart and vascular services, infectious diseases, internal medicine, neurosciences, back and neck health, primary care, rehabilitation, sleeping disorders, sports medicine, and surgery.

Its hospitals have more than 3,500 beds and approximately 4,500 physicians.

What Medicare Advantage Plans are Accepted by BayCare Health System?

Florida is a hot spot for Baby Boomers looking for life in the sunshine, and BayCare Health System provides Medicare Advantage plans to serve the existing and growing senior populations.

BayCare Medicare Advantage acceptance is a large part of BayCare’s success as the primary health network in the four-county area that makes up Tampa proper: Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, and Pasco counties

Medicare Advantage plans change every year. Below are the current Medicare Advantage plans accepted by BayCare Health System as of May 2018 according to their website:

BayCare Medicare Advantage (Upcoming release for the 2019 plan year)
Aetna Health
Advantica Eye Care (Accepted at BayCare Surgery Center located at Trinity)
Coventry Health and Life Insurance Company
CarePlus
Florida Blue (BlueMedicare HMO, BlueMedicare PPO, BlueMedicare Preferred HMO, PFFS)
Florida HealthCare Plans (Pinellas Hospitals only)
Freedom Medicare Advantage Plans
Humana Medicare Advantage Plan
Molina Medicare HMO
Optimum Healthcare
Preferred Care Partners HMO
Simply Healthcare Plans HMO (Allwell)
Sunshine State Health Plan HMO
United Behavioral Health
United Healthcare of Florida
WellCare of Florida

When is Medicare Open Enrollment for BayCare Health System?

BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL does not mandate an open enrollment.

Open enrollment refers to the time frame for Medicare eligible patients living within the BayCare service area to choose or renew a 2019 Medicare Advantage plan accepted in the BayCare network.

Medicare open enrollment is from October 15^th through December 7^th. This is the roughly 7 week window you can change your Medicare Advantage plan or Part D prescription drug plan.

BayCare recently announced they will be offering their own Medicare Advantage plan which will begin enrollment October 2018 and the first plan year will be 2019. Plan details have not yet been released, but we’ll keep our clients updated as soon as we have more information.

Using Medicare Supplements at BayCare Health System

BayCare accepts all Medicare Supplements including Florida Blue.

If your primary residence is not in Florida and you need to use BayCare Health System doctors or facilities, your supplement will work the same was as it does in your resident state.

BayCare Health System Medicare Advantage Plans

Residents of Florida need to check their Medicare Advantage plan benefits to confirm their plan is accepted by BayCare primary doctors, specialists, hospitals, urgent care centers and specialty centers. If your plan does not include BayCare facilities as “in network”, you’ll want to fully understand your out-of-pocket costs before choosing BayCare approved Medicare services.

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan and are visiting Florida from out of state, you’ll need to review your Medicare Advantage plan summary of benefits to understand your out of network restrictions.

How do I find a BayCare Medicare Agent Near Me?

We are a local BayCare agency that is prepared to help you understand what the new Medicare plan means to you. It’s important to work with an agent and agency you trust, which is why we decided to join forces and become a local BayCare Medicare agency.

We are happy to discuss the status of BayCare with you, but cannot discuss plan benefits until they are released by BayCare.

How do I enroll in BayCare Medicare Advantage?

Enrolling in a BayCare Medicare Advantage plan will be a simple process:

Work with a licensed and certified to sell BayCare Medicare agent (agent’s are required to certify every single year).
Sign a scope of appointment (compliance form that all BayCare brokers and agents are required to obtain from you to make sure they are meeting CMS compliance).
Review the BayCare Medicare benefits (when they become available) and make sure all of your doctors, specialists, and prescription drugs are in the BayCare network.
Complete a BayCare Medicare advantage application and begin using your benefits in 2019.

**Disclaimer. BayCare Medicare benefits cannot be discussed until the plan is officially filed with CMS and approved.

What Types of Services Does BayCare Health System Provide?

BayCare provides the full complement of healthcare services in the greater Tampa, Florida area. BayCare has built its network of services with the goal of being a single source for health care for its customers.

BayCare has 15 not-for-profit hospitals along with more than 300 facilities that serve the following patient needs:

Allergy/Immunology
Back and Neck Health Bariatrics/Weight Management
Behavioral Health
Breast Health
Cancer
Children’s Health
Corporate Wellness
Cosmetic Surgery
Dermatology
Diabetes
Ear, Nose and Throat
Emergency Care
Extended Care
Family Medicine
Fitness Centers
Gastroenterology
Gynecology
Hearing Health
Heart and Vascular Services
Home Care
Imaging
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Interventional Radiology
Laboratories
Maternity
Men’s Health
Nephrology
Neurosciences
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Pharmacy
Podiatry
Primary Care
Pulmonary and Respiratory
Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
Senior Health
Sleep Disorders
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Urgent Care
Urology
Women’s Health
Wound Care

BayCare Health System Uses Technology to Improve Patient Experience

BayCare continues to find ways with technology to improve patients’ lives.

One example is Virtual ICU, also known as vICU tele-health services. VICU is a new technology that allows BayCare doctors and nurses to monitor ICU patients remotely around the clock. This allows an extra level of support for the on-the-ground nurses and physicians.

BayCare offers another exciting program called EPACC, the Electronic Post-Acute Care Consult. EPACC allows BayCare’s skilled nursing facilities to use a two-point communication system to meet and/or interact with patients remotely. Doctor and patient can talk through either video or phone. EPACC benefits the patient because it allows the bedside care team to get instant answers regarding patients’ health or care plans while utilizing BayCare homecare services.

BayCare Health System Benefits: Clinical Research

BayCare is focused on finding ways to make medical advances through studies and research. Its primary areas of focus include: cancer, memory disorders and cerebrovascular disease.

Consumers are invited to participate on a voluntary basis at no cost. If you are interested in more information, please call the following numbers:

Morton Plant Mease Clinical Research Department: Jo Simpson, Manager Clinical Research Projects (727) 461-8519
Anthony’s Hospital Clinical Research Department: Jim Baumgartner, Research Director (813) 870-4760
Joseph’s Hospitals Clinical Research Department: Jim Baumgartner, Research Director (813) 870-4760

What Types of Facilities Does BayCare Health System Operate?

The BayCare Health System locations in the greater Tampa area are spread across a four-county area: Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, and Pasco.

BayCare is investing $308 million to expand three hospitals in Hillsborough County: St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa; St. Joseph’s Hospital – North in Lutz; and St. Joseph’s Hospital – South in Riverview.

BayCare Silver Sneakers Locations

Another great way BayCare serves their patients is by accepting the widely used Silver Sneakers Program. Silver Sneakers is a benefits included with many BayCare accepted Medicare Advantage Plans.

There are many silver sneakers locations in FL, and luckily those living in Tampa area can utilize BayCare. Medicare Advantage plans offer Silver Sneakers as a way to keep their patients healthy, and with BayCare’s extreme focus on wellness, it makes sense to have Silver Sneakers acceptance at their facilities.

Below are the BayCare Fitness locations that accept Silver Sneakers

BayCare Fitness Center, St Pete

BayCare Outpatient Center
900 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(727) 502-4444

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 4am-11pm
Saturday and Sunday, 6am-8pm

Cheek-Powell Fitness Center

Morton Plant Hospital – Cheek-Powell Heart and Vascular Pavilion
455 Pinellas Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-7656

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 4am-11pm
Saturday and Sunday, 6am-8pm

BayCare Fitness Center, Palm Harbor

Palm Lake Shopping Center
32672 U.S. 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 772-2254

Following are the BayCare Health System locations and contact information:

BayCare Hospitals Near Me

The BayCare hospitals in FL area spread between Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties in Florida.

Bartow Regional Medical Center

2200 Osprey Blvd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-8111

BayCare Alliant Hospital

601 Main Street
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 736-9991

Mease Countryside Hospital

3231 N. McMullen Booth Road
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 725-6111

Mease Dunedin Hospital

601 Main St.
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 733-1111

Morton Plant Hospital

300 Pinellas St.
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-7000

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

6600 Madison St.
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 842-8468

St. Anthony’s Hospital

1200 Seventh Ave. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 825-1100

St. Joseph’s Hospital

3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 870-4000

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North

4211 Van Dyke Road
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 443-7000

St. Joseph’s Hospital-South

6901 Simmons Loop
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 302-8000

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 554-8500

St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital

3030 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-4730

South Florida Baptist Hospital

301 N. Alexander St.
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-1200

Winter Haven Hospital

200 Avenue F N.E.
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 293-1121

Winter Haven Women’s Hospital

101 Ave. O S.E.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 294-7010

BayCare Urgent Care Locations Near Me

BayCare Urgent Care (Tampa)

3440 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33607

BayCare Urgent Care (South Tampa)

1155 S. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629

BayCare Urgent Care (Town ‘n’ Country)

6909 W. Waters Ave.
Tampa, FL 33634

BayCare Urgent Care (Carrollwood)

11921 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618

BayCare Urgent Care (New Tampa)

17512 Dona Michelle Drive
Suite 5 Tampa, FL 33647

BayCare Urgent Care (Countryside)

3351 N. McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33761

BayCare Urgent Care (St. Petersburg)

2331 Fourth St. N.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704

BayCare Urgent Care (Clearwater)

711 S. Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33764

BayCare Urgent Care (Valrico)

2016 State Road 60 E.
(In front of LA Fitness)
Valrico, FL 33594

BayCare Urgent Care (Tyrone)

1599 66th St. N.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710

BayCare Urgent Care (Largo)

13670 Walsingham Road
Largo, FL 33774

BayCare Urgent Care (St. Pete Beach)

6455 Gulf Blvd.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706

BayCare Urgent Care (New Port Richey)

4821 U.S. Highway 19
New Port Richey, FL 34652

BayCare Urgent Care (Winter Haven)

400 First St. N.
Winter Haven, FL 33881

BayCare Urgent Care (Haines City)

36245 U.S. Highway 27
Haines City, FL 33844

BayCare Surgery Centers Near Me

St. Joseph’s Same Day Surgery Center

3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607

Carillon Surgery Center

900 Carillon Parkway
Suite 205
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716

Physicians Surgery Center

705 16th St. N.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

Bardmoor Surgery Center

8787 Bryan Dairy Road
Largo, FL 33777

BayCare Surgery Center (Trinity)

2020 Trinity Oaks Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL 34655

Winter Haven Hospital Ambulatory Surgical and Diagnostic Center

200 Ave. F N.E.
Winter Haven, FL 33881

BayCare Rehab Centers Near Me

St. Joseph’s Children’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 3rd Floor
Tampa, FL 33607

St. Joseph’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

3003 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2nd Floor

Tampa, FL 33607

St. Joseph’s Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation

310 S. MacDill Ave.
Tampa, FL 33609

Joseph’s Children’s Specialty Center – North Tampa

15045 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647

St. Anthony’s Carillon Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

900 Carillon Parkway
Saint Petersburg, FL 33716

Mease Countryside Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation

3251 McMullen Booth Road Suite 200

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

South Florida Baptist Outpatient Rehabilitation Center (Brandon) Outpatient Rehabilitation

Parsons Ave.

Brandon, FL 33511

Mease Countryside – Cardiac Rehabilitation Center Outpatient Rehabilitation

1840 Mease Drive Suite 105

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

(727) 725-6603

St. Joseph’s Children’s Specialty Center – Mease Countryside Specialty Center

3253 N. McMullen Booth Road

Clearwater, FL 33761

(727) 725-6966 3253

St. Anthony’s Resource Center – Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Outpatient Rehabilitation

500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N. Suite 100

Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Rehabilitative Services Outpatient Rehabilitation

32672 US Highway 19 N.

Palm Harbor, FL 34684 16.3 Miles

(727) 772-2200

BayCare Outpatient Rehabilitation Outpatient Rehabilitation

8711 Bryan Dairy Road

Largo, FL 33777

(727) 394-5716

Barrett Outpatient Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Center Outpatient Rehabilitation

430 Morton Plant St. Suite 101

Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 462-7052

South Florida Baptist Outpatient Rehabilitation Center (Pediatrics) Outpatient Rehabilitation

1601 W. Timberlane Drive Suite 800

Plant City, FL 33566

(813) 707-9362

South Florida Baptist – Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outpatient Rehabilitation

301 N. Alexander St.

Plant City, FL 33563

(813) 757-8448

South Florida Baptist Outpatient Rehabilitation Center (Plant City) Outpatient Rehabilitation

414 Plant Ave.

Plant City, FL 33563

(813) 707-9362

Morton Plant North Bay – Outpatient Rehabilitation

6633 Forest Ave.

New Port Richey, FL 34653

727) 842-8468

Winter Haven Hospital Rehabilitation Services Outpatient Rehabilitation

200 Ave. F N.E.

Winter Haven, FL 33881

(863) 292-4060

BayCare Specialty Centers

St. Joseph’s – Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center Specialty Center

1840 Mease Drive

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

(727) 725-6283

St. Joseph’s Children’s at Mease Countryside Hospital Specialty Center

3231 McMullen Booth Rd.

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

(813) 757-8036

North Bay – Neurosciences and Stroke Care Center Specialty Center

6600 Madison St. New Port Richey, FL 34652

(727) 842-8468

St. Joseph’s Children’s Specialty Center – BayCare Lakeland Specialty Center

1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd.

Lakeland, FL 33805

(863) 940-3730

Winter Haven Hospital Center for Urology Specialty Center

199 Avenue B NW Suite 310

Winter Haven, FL 33881

(863) 292-4652

Winter Haven Hospital Cassidy Cancer Center (Infusion Center) Specialty Center

200 Ave. F N.E.

Winter Havel, FL 33881

(863) 292-4670

Conclusion

BayCare is offering a Medicare Advantage starting in October 2018 for the 2019 benefit year. Plan details haven’t been released yet, but BayCare made their announcement they are entering the Medicare Advantage market.
BayCare will partnered with Lumeris to create a disruptive value based care plan.
BayCare is a top health system in the Tampa area and surrounding counties of Polk, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough.
Baycare has 15 hospitals, 4 surgery centers, and 15 urgent care centers along with more than 500 physicians.
BayCare is the leading health system in Tampa, FL.

We are excited to be one of the local BayCare Medicare agencies and will continue to provide you and your family with the highest level of care for your insurance needs.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

BayCare Medicare: Major Improvements Coming to Tampa Medicare Recipients

Let us know here if you would like to discuss your options:

What is BayCare Health System?

Where is BayCare Health System Located?

What Medicare Advantage Plans are Accepted by BayCare Health System?

When is Medicare Open Enrollment for BayCare Health System?

Using Medicare Supplements at BayCare Health System

BayCare Health System Medicare Advantage Plans

How do I find a BayCare Medicare Agent Near Me?

How do I enroll in BayCare Medicare Advantage?

What Types of Services Does BayCare Health System Provide?

BayCare Health System Uses Technology to Improve Patient Experience

BayCare Health System Benefits: Clinical Research

What Types of Facilities Does BayCare Health System Operate?

BayCare Silver Sneakers Locations

BayCare Fitness Center, St Pete

Cheek-Powell Fitness Center

BayCare Fitness Center, Palm Harbor

BayCare Hospitals Near Me

Bartow Regional Medical Center

BayCare Alliant Hospital

Mease Countryside Hospital

Mease Dunedin Hospital

Morton Plant Hospital

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

St. Anthony’s Hospital

St. Joseph’s Hospital

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North

St. Joseph’s Hospital-South

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital

South Florida Baptist Hospital

Winter Haven Hospital

Winter Haven Women’s Hospital

BayCare Urgent Care Locations Near Me

BayCare Urgent Care (Tampa)

1155 S. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33629

BayCare Urgent Care (Town ‘n’ Country)

BayCare Urgent Care (Carrollwood)

BayCare Urgent Care (New Tampa)

BayCare Urgent Care (Countryside)

BayCare Urgent Care (St. Petersburg)

BayCare Urgent Care (Clearwater)

BayCare Urgent Care (Valrico)

BayCare Urgent Care (Tyrone)

BayCare Urgent Care (Largo)

BayCare Urgent Care (St. Pete Beach)

BayCare Urgent Care (New Port Richey)

BayCare Urgent Care (Winter Haven)

BayCare Urgent Care (Haines City)

BayCare Surgery Centers Near Me

St. Joseph’s Same Day Surgery Center

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Cancer Institute Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Gary S. Haas Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s Wellness and Safety Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Heart Institute Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Community Health Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital – Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Comprehensive Stroke Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Heart Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Adult Infusion Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Diabetes & Nutrition Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Motion Analysis Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Diabetes Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Scoliosis Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Physician Specialty Center – Main Campus Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital – Chronic-Complex Clinic Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s – Craniofacial Center Specialty Center

Tampa Care Clinic Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s Specialty Center – North Tampa Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s Specialty Center – Brandon Specialty Center

Morton Plant Mease – Diabetes Education Center Specialty Center

Mease Countryside – Diabetes & Endocrine Center Specialty Center

St. Joseph’s Children’s at Mease Countryside Hospital Specialty Center

Mease Countryside – Primary Stroke Center Specialty Center

Morton Plant Mease – Spine Center Specialty Center

Morton Plant Mease – Lung Center Specialty Center

Mease Countryside – Heartburn Relief Center Specialty Center

1155 S. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629