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(I-Newswire) August 18, 2010 - Florida Health Care Plans recently became a platinum sponsor for the upcoming Volusia Manufacturers Expo 2010. Florida Health Care Plans, Inc. (FHCP) is the oldest federally qualified HMO in Florida, and the 2nd oldest federally qualified HMO in continuous existence in the United States. FHCP's service area consists of Volusia and Flagler counties in east central Florida.
Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) commenced operations on July 1, 1974 and has been a trusted member of the Volusia County community since that time. In 1981, FHCP entered into a contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and has been providing both medical and prescription coverage for Medicare recipients.
Florida Health Care Plans provides health care services to members who live or work in the FHCP service area of Volusia and Flagler Counties. Florida Health Care Plans has been a trusted name in the Volusia and Flagler County communities, with a solid reputation for high quality care at affordable prices. Over 961 employers have chosen FHCP to care for their employees, serving over 50,000 local residents through a variety of large and small employer based plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and the Healthy Kids Program.
Florida Health Care Plans offer a wide array of products to serve small and large company needs, offering traditional HMO products, Point-of-Service with out-of-network benefits, Triple Option with expanded benefits, as well as out-of network benefits, High Deductible Health Plans, as well as Medicare, Healthy Kids and Cover Florida Programs.
Few organizations have been more active than FHCP in promoting good health and preventative wellness for its members. At Florida Health Care Plans, it is their goal to keep their members healthy. Members are encouraged to visit their primary care provider, not only when they are sick, but for annual health assessments and preventive care. Members are also encouraged to participate in the many wellness programs offered by FHCP. Members gain access to a health care system designed to minimize medical costs without sacrificing the quality of care. Florida Health Care Plans believe that it is their responsibility to positively impact the overall health and wellness of its members, and they have worked tirelessly to create a health care system to do just that.
FHCP is continually expanding its extensive network of providers to meet its members’ needs. In addition to FHCP’s plan operated facilities and staff physicians, FHCP contracts with hundreds of providers throughout the Volusia and Flagler County community and thousands throughout the United States. Inpatient care is provided on a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week basis through the contracted area Hospitals, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing and Mental Health facilities. FHCP members also have coverage for emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week inside AND outside of FHCP service area.
Basically, there are 5 simple reasons why you should join Florida Health Care Plans if you are looking for health care and live in Volusia County.
• FHCP contracts with all hospitals in Volusia/Flagler Counties along with Central FL Regional in Sanford and Putnam Community Hospital in Palatka
• FHCP offers reasonably-priced plans for small and large employer groups, Cover Florida, and even Medicare-eligible patients
• FHCP believes in preventative care and offers an extensive, full range Progressive Wellness Programs for all ages, even offers Healthy Kids Programs. FHCP is a leader in the health care industry for an innovative Wellness Program designed to meet its customer's needs and centered in keeping healthy members feeling great, optimizing the health and well-being of its members who have disease risk factors or serious illnesses through established, effective, and innovative Wellness and Disease Management programs.
• FHCP offers Worldwide Emergency Care for those times when its members are not at home but require medical care.
• FHCP even offers elite Point of service Options that allow access to any provider without a referral.
If you are an individual, even a Medicare-eligible individual, FHCP offers low monthly plan premiums; membership in FHCP’s Preferred Fitness Program with Preferred Gyms; discounted services on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Programs; optional Point of Service (POS) benefits with freedom to use any provider that accepts Medicare assignment, without a referral; contracts with ALL hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties; and many more benefits than Original Medicare.
Ancillary Benefits are now available along with FHCP health benefits. As part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) acquisition of FHCP in January, FHCP can now offer an extensive portfolio of Ancillary Insurance Products and Services offered by Florida Combined Life Insurance Company, Inc. (FCL). Established in 1988, Florida Combined Life (FCL) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and an affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF). FHCP can offer through FCL, a wide range of contributory and non-contributory products including: Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability.
For full information on Florida Health Care Plans benefits, contact FHCP Marketing Department at 386-676-7110 or 1-800-232-0578. Hours of operation are 7days a week, 8 am to 8 pm. TTY users please call TRS Relay 711 or visit www://www.fhcp.com.
Florida Health Care Plans has been actively involved with the Volusia Manufacturers Association for many years, providing local Volusia and Flagler county manufacturers a way to provide health care coverage for their employees. Currently, Bissy Holden of Florida Health Care Plans serves on the VMA Board of Directors as leader of the Ambassadors Group. VMA’s President/CEO, Jayne Fifer stated, “Florida Health Care Plan has been an associate member of the VMA for many years, supporting local manufacturing through assistance in providing health care options to its employees. Florida Health Care Plans has allowed local manufacturers to attract talented employees through offering excellent health care benefits for many years. ” Florida Health Care Plans corporate office is located at 1340 Ridgewood Avenue in Holly Hill, FL, their website http://www.fhcp.com and can be reached at 386.676.7100.
The upcoming Volusia Manufacturers Expo 2010 will be held on September 23, 2010 from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Participating Manufacturers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents or products in support of the Manufacturers Expo theme, “Showing the Importance of Daytona Beach Manufacturers to the World”.
Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is the only manufacturing trade association established by manufacturers uniting Volusia and Flagler County Manufacturers and Associates. The Volusia Manufacturers Association was founded in 1980 in Daytona Beach, Florida and currently has over 180 manufacturing and associate members in the Daytona Beach area. For more information about the Volusia Manufacturers Association, please contact Volusia Manufacturers Association or Jayne Fifer at 386.673.0505.
About Volusia Manufacturers Association:
The Volusia Manufacturers Association was founded in 1980 in Volusia County, Florida by manufacturers for manufacturers. Volusia Manufacturers Association provides information, education and networking opportunities to help manufacturers grow and succeed. VMA are made up of companies that range in size from one employee to over 500. If you are interested in joining the Volusia Manufacturers Association, please visit http://www.vmaonline.com.
About Volusia Manufacturers Association:
The Volusia Manufacturers Association was founded in 1980 in Ormond Beach, Florida by manufacturers for manufacturers. Volusia Manufacturers Association provides information, education and networking opportunities to help manufacturers grow and succeed. VMA are made up of companies that range in size from one employee to over 500. If you are interested in joining the Volusia Manufacturers Association, please visit http://www.vmaonline.com.
Company Contact Information
Volusia Manufacturers Association
Jayne Fifer
3 Blockhouse Court
Ormond Beach, FL
32174
Phone : 386.673.0505
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