➤ Is Simply Healthcare Medicare or Medicaid?
Both. Simply Healthcare Plans runs Florida Medicaid plans and Medicare Advantage plans. For 2027, every Simply Medicare Advantage plan is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan for people who have both Medicare and Florida Medicaid.
➤ Who owns Simply Healthcare?
Simply Healthcare Plans is owned by Elevance Health, the parent company of Anthem. Elevance also owns Optimum HealthCare, Freedom Health and HealthSun in Florida.
➤ What Simply Healthcare Medicare plans are available in 2027?
CMS’s 2027 data lists 3 individual Simply plans: two versions of Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) and Simply Integrated Platinum (HMO D-SNP). All 3 are for people with both Medicare and Florida Medicaid.
➤ Is Simply More ending in 2027?
Simply More, Simply Extra and Simply Level don’t appear in CMS’s 2027 plan data under the Simply name. If you’re a member, your Annual Notice of Change or plan letter explains whether you’re being moved to another plan or need to choose new coverage.
➤ Can I join Simply Healthcare if I only have Medicare?
Not for 2027. All of Simply’s 2027 Medicare Advantage plans require Florida Medicaid as well. If you have Medicare only, compare regular Medicare Advantage plans in your county, including Elevance’s Optimum HealthCare, Freedom Health and HealthSun plans.
➤ What is the Simply Healthcare star rating for 2027?
Simply Healthcare Plans’ Medicare Advantage contract earned 4 stars for 2027. The national average is 3.99. Elevance’s Optimum HealthCare and HealthSun contracts each earned 4.5 stars.
➤ Does Simply Healthcare have an OTC card in 2027?
Yes. CMS’s 2027 data shows all 3 Simply Medicare Advantage plans include an over-the-counter allowance, plus grocery and utilities help for members who qualify. Amounts vary by plan, so check the 2027 Summary of Benefits.
➤ What is the difference between Simply Complete and Simply Integrated?
Both are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. Simply Integrated Platinum is designed to coordinate your Medicare and Medicaid benefits more closely in one plan. Eligibility depends on your Medicaid level, so check which plan you qualify for in your county.
➤ Is Simply Healthcare the same as Simply Medicaid?
They’re the same company but different coverage. Simply Medicaid is Florida’s Medicaid managed care coverage. Simply Medicare Advantage plans are Medicare coverage approved by CMS. For 2027, people with both can get both through a Simply dual plan.
➤ When can I enroll in a Simply Healthcare plan for 2027?
Annual Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, 2026, with coverage starting January 1, 2027. People with both Medicare and Medicaid may also qualify for a Special Enrollment Period that allows plan changes at other times of the year.
