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Summit Announces New Medicare Advantage Partnership with Wellcare

October 25, 2024

Summit Pacific Medical Center is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wellcare Medicare Advantage, ensuring continued access to high-quality healthcare for our Medicare Advantage patients. This contract comes in response to recent developments affecting Medicare Advantage plans in Washington State.

Continuing Care Despite Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans
The announcement follows the recent news that Premera Blue Cross and Regence Blue Shield will discontinue offering Medicare Advantage plans in Washington State starting in 2025. Summit Pacific has been working diligently to establish partnerships with alternative Medicare Advantage providers, and we are now contracted with Wellcare’s Medicare Advantage program. Please note that Summit Pacific is only contracted with Wellcare’s Medicare Advantage program and no other Wellcare health insurance offerings at this time.

“We understand the uncertainty these changes may bring, and we are committed to ensuring our patients can continue accessing the services they rely on,” said Josh Martin, CEO of Summit Pacific Medical Center.

Next Steps for Enrollment
While Summit Pacific cannot assist patients with directly enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans, for those affected by these changes, you can enroll in Wellcare’s Medicare Advantage through Medicare’s website at www.medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Open enrollment for 2025 Medicare plans is currently underway and runs from October 15 to December 7, 2024.

Patients previously enrolled in Premera Blue Cross or Regence Blue Shield Medicare Advantage will continue to be covered through the end of 2024. Summit Pacific will provide updates as new partnerships are finalized for additional Medicare Advantage options.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about Summit Pacific’s services or this new partnership with Wellcare, please contact us at 360-346-2269 or email enrollment@sp-mc.org. We appreciate your trust and patience as we navigate these changes together.