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Oscar Plans Among Most Affordable in Los Angeles and Orange County for 2019

Oct 15, 2018
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Oct 15, 2018
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  • Starting October 15th, individuals and families residing in Los Angeles and Orange County can begin enrolling in Oscar Health plans on the California health care exchange.
  • Oscar exchange plans are among the most affordable options available this year, and offer unique perks and benefits, including free, 24/7 telemedicine, a consumer-friendly smartphone app, and a dedicated Concierge team to help direct members to high-value care.
  • This is Oscar Health’s fourth consecutive year serving parts of the Southern California community; members will continue to have access to an exceptional network of providers, including Providence Health Network, UCLA Health, and St. Joseph Hoag Health, as well as Citrus Valley Health Partners and Keck Medicine of USC through our expansion into east Los Angeles.
  • Californians can purchase plans through licensed insurance brokers, CoveredCa.com, hioscar.com or by calling Oscar’s sales team.
Los Angeles, California, October 15, 2018 -- Oscar Health, the country’s fastest growing health insurance startup offering consumer-focused, technology-driven health care, will offer its seamless, easy-to-use insurance plans at one of the most affordable price points for Los Angeles and Orange County residents again for 2019. Starting today, California residents seeking individual and family coverage in 2019 can begin enrolling in Oscar Health plans on the California health care exchange. This marks Oscar’s fourth-consecutive year covering the LA and OC region, where the insurer has attracted a highly engaged community and currently serves 41,000 members. “Oscar engages and empowers consumers through improved tools and resources that give our members seamless access to high-value care. We’ve always believed that a personalized, technology-driven, and consumer-oriented health care experience doesn’t have to come at a premium, and we’re working hard in cities like Los Angeles to make sure that our plans remain affordable,” said Mario Schlosser, CEO and co-founder of Oscar Health. “We’re more confident than ever in the unique benefits of our plans and we are looking forward to continuing to serve Los Angeles and Orange County residents.”What’s included in an Oscar Plan?All exchange plans include Oscar’s industry-leading perks and benefits, including free, 24/7 access to telemedicine, an intuitive smartphone app, and a dedicated Concierge team. The Concierge Team, made up of care guides and nurses, helps members do everything from finding a doctor in their neighborhood to paying a claim. The Concierge Teams personally oversee every member, meaning that members will always be connected with the same team every time they contact Oscar, which increases Oscar’s ability to meet the needs of our members. Oscar continues to receive high member satisfaction for its member-focused approach, and Californians are highly engaged with Oscar (data as of September 2018):
  • 82% of California members have created an online profile
  • 71% of California members have contacted their Concierge team via call or a secure message
  • Nearly half of California members have downloaded Oscar’s mobile app
ProvidersOscar integrates its technology directly with hospital systems to ensure that our members are receiving seamless and affordable access to the region’s top providers and hospital systems. For 2019, Los Angeles and Orange County residents will have access to Providence Health Network, UCLA Health, and St. Joseph Hoag Health, as well as Citrus Valley Health Partners and Keck Medicine of USC through our expansion into east Los Angeles. "Get Covered" Campaign 2019Oscar Health is continuing last year’s efforts to spread the word about Open Enrollment deadlines and encourage Californians to enroll in health insurance for 2019 through its “Get Covered” campaign.“For Open Enrollment this year, Oscar is sticking with an effective, simple message: Get Covered. No matter who you are or what your health care needs are, buying health insurance gives you the peace of mind that your health will be protected” said Michael Lujan, Oscar’s California Market Director. “Open Enrollment is a critical time of the year since it is the only period when individuals can buy health insurance for 2019, and we are using this campaign to make sure Californians get covered.” Californians can purchase plans through licensed insurance brokers, www.CoveredCa.com, www.hioscar.com or by calling Oscar’s sales team at (855) 672-2794. Individuals can also send an email directly to us at getcovered@hioscar.com. About Oscar Health Oscar is a technology-driven, consumer-focused health insurer that is committed to improving the member experience by making it easier for members to navigate the complex health care system. Oscar achieves this through personalized, technology-enabled service that helps members along their health journey and empowers them to choose quality, affordable care. The Oscar member experience includes a personalized concierge team, free, 24/7 telemedicine, mobile and web apps to access health information easily, and a tightly integrated network of first-rate physicians and hospitals. Oscar has been offering individual plans in California since 2016 and started serving the small business community in 2018. To learn more visit https://hioscar.com/la