Long Beach-Based HMO Awards $2 Million for Independent Living Among Seniors

SCAN Health Plan, a Long Beach-based HMO that serves seniors, announced Tuesday it awarded $2 million to help the state's elderly live independently and in their communities for as long as possible.

The grant to the Alliance for Leadership and Education from the not-for- profit health plan will fund the delivery of community health home services for “dual eligible” through the state's Community-Based Adult Services program.

Dual eligibles refers to individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal beneficiaries must be enrolled in a Medi-Cal managed care health plan in order to receive CBAS.

“The health care environment is rapidly changing and is increasingly complex, especially for dual eligibles,” said Chris Wing, chief executive officer of SCAN Health Plan.

“SCAN has a long history of serving the frail elderly, many of whom are dealing with multiple chronic conditions along with important lifestyle choices,” Wing said. “That is why we are particularly pleased to fund the delivery of services that will help these seniors receive the support and resources they need to stay in their communities with dignity as they age.”

SCAN is among the largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans in the country. It currently has about 145,000 members in California and Arizona.