Paris Regional Medical Center has signed an agreement with Humana Inc. to accept Humana’s Medicare Advantage health plan “Humana ChoicePPO”.

The Humana ChoicePPO is the only Medicare Advantage replacement plan PRMC has committed to accept for all services. The plan name on marketing material and application forms for this product will specifically state Humana ChoicePPO.

“As always, Paris Regional Medical Center will continue to accept traditional Medicare plans and all supplemental plans,” said Chris Dux, hospital CEO. “The contract with Humana ChoicePPO Medicare Advantage health plan provides an additional option for seniors in our community to continue accessing our hospital.”

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Medicare Advantage Health Plans, like the Medicare Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans, are approved by Medicare and run by private companies. They provide all of your Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) coverage. They may offer extra benefits, and many include prescription drug coverage. Preferred Provider Organization plans like Humana ChoicePPO have provider networks, which means your best value for your healthcare dollar is achieved by using the services of physicians and hospitals which participate in the networks. Some of these plans require referrals to be treated by specialists.

“It is important to check with your physician to determine if he or she accepts the plan you are considering,” said Dux. “It is also essential that you research the various plans before you join because Medicare Health Plans charge different premiums and have different costs of services.”

To learn more about the full range of Medicare plan options, call 1-800-MEDICARE or go to www.medicare.gov.