A Medicare Advantage plan is a type of insurance plan offered by private insurance companies. It is different from a traditional Medicare insurance plan, which the federal government operates. Enloe remains a federal Medicare plan provider.

Currently, Anthem Medicare Advantage pays well below federal Medicare reimbursement rates.

While we would like to accept all insurance plans, as a nonprofit organization, we must accept those that pay fair fees to ensure we can provide high-quality care for years to come.

Although the plan may appear to be a good option for health care coverage due to its lower co-pays, we have found that Anthem Medicare Advantage often denies payment to Enloe Medical Center for the services we provide.

Enloe is attempting to renegotiate reimbursement rates with Anthem. Meanwhile, Enloe remains a federal Medicare plan provider.

Members who want to continue their care at Enloe can switch their health care coverage during the federal Medicare open enrollment period, which takes place Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2025.

Yes, Enloe still accepts federal Medicare. Anthem Medicare advantage is not the same thing as a traditional Medicare insurance plan, which the federal government operates.

Enloe remains a federal Medicare plan provider. Members who want to continue their care at Enloe can switch their health care coverage during the federal Medicare open enrollment period, which takes place Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2025.

Enloe will continue to accept the same Anthem insurance plans except for Anthem Medicare Advantage.

As always, Enloe will continue to provide emergency care to anyone who visits the Enloe Health Emergency Department, regardless of a person’s insurance coverage. The health of our communities will always be our top priority.

Members who want to continue their care at Enloe can switch their health care coverage to a traditional Medicare plan during the federal Medicare open enrollment period, which takes place Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2025.

Please take this time to review your insurance options and contact your insurance broker if you have questions.

Passages, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to Medicare patients, is another resource available and can be reached at 800-822-0109 or 530-898-5923.