Medicare Member Resources

Welcome to Capital Health Plan. As one of Florida’s top-rated health plans, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care and service to our members. Understanding how to get the most out of your Medicare health plan can be a little confusing, which is why we offer these dedicated Medicare member resources to help you best utilize your health coverage and be aware of the CHP services available to you.

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New Member Resources

Are you new to Capital Health Plan? Review our resource page designed for new members, where you can find a new member checklist, resource guide on available CHP services, tools, and programs, and learn about important first steps as a new CHP member.

Get the Most Out of Your Plan

Plan Benefits

CHP Medicare members can explore their plan’s specific summary of benefits, prescription coverage, and drug formulary, as well as additional information and forms.

Capital Health Plan Silver Advantage (HMO)

Capital Health Plan Advantage Plus (HMO)

Capital Health Plan Preferred Advantage (HMO)

Capital Health Plan Retiree Advantage (HMO)

CHP Retiree Advantage (HMO) State of Florida

Medicare Forms
Qualifying For Extra Help

Some Capital Health Plan Medicare members may qualify for extra help. Learn about how you may be eligible for reduced copays, premiums, and cost-sharing; and where you can verify your eligibility through trusted resources.

Extra Help Eligibility

CHPConnect

The online tools available through CHPConnect provides members with quick access to the health plan information they need.

Available Health Care Services

CHP Medicare plan members have access to a variety of health care services, tools, and programs designed to enhance their well-being.

Pharmacies, Medications & Immunizations

Pharmacy Services

Discover pharmacy services and benefits like access to over 5,000 retail pharmacies, prescription drug home delivery, and mail-order drug services.

Medication Center

Find important medication information based on your specific CHP plan.

Immunizations

Find information on immunization schedules and understand what shots are covered by your plans.

Member Privacy Notice

Our CHP members have a right to privacy and confidentiality for their nonpublic personal, financial, and health records. To understand how we use your personal information and how we protect your information, please review Capital Health Plan’s Member Privacy Notice.

Stay Current With CHP

Serving our communities with key healthcare trends, expert medical perspective, and patient-centered events.

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Other Resources to Help You

Medicare Rights Center: 1(888) HMO-9050 (toll-free)
Elder Care Locator: 1 (800) 677-1116 (toll-free)
1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227)
TTY/TDD 1 (877) 486-2048 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The Office of the Medicare Ombudsman – The Office of the Medicare Ombudsman (OMO) helps you with complaints, grievances, and information requests.

Out of Network Coverage

Learn about Capital Health Plan’s out of network coverage for CHP members who may be traveling outside of our service area.

Get Out of Network Care
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Community Resources

Find information on community resources available for those who need assistance inclusive of food insecurity assistance, mental health services, transportation services, and more.

View Community Resources

Referrals & Authorizations

Understand the difference between a referral and an authorization, and how to obtain each one from your primary care physician or specialist for certain services.

Learn About Referrals and Authorizations

Advanced Directives & Living Wills

Obtain a copy of Five Wishes, an advanced directive document for both medical professionals and your loved ones to understand the end-of-life decisions you want in the event you’re unable to explain them due to a medical emergency. This document will help address all of your needs for advanced care planning and navigating challenging circumstances.

Get Your Five Wishes Document

Appointment of Representatives Forms & Instructions

Looking to appoint a relative, friend, advocate, attorney, or your physician to act as your representative? CHP members can find and complete a specialized form here.

Download an Appointment Representative Form

Determinations, Grievances & Appeals, and Utilization Management

You have a right to request medical care or services, payment for medical services received, exceptions and redeterminations, and file appeals or grievances, in addition to understanding how Capital Health Plan makes health care decisions.

Make a Request or Filing

Part D Exceptions

Need to ask us to make an exception to our Part D prescription drug coverage rules? As a CHP member you can ask us to make the following exceptions to our coverage rules such as removing a coverage restriction, limit on your drug, or step therapy requirement.

Learn About Requesting a Formulary Exception

Transition Process

Sometimes you are taking a drug that is not in our formulary and have to obtain a temporary supply of the prescribed medicine. It is in your best interest to learn about the drug transition process and next steps for obtaining your medication.

Request a Temporary Drug Supply

Termination of Coverage

CHP Medicare members have a right to disenroll in their CHP membership. Before considering this, you will need to review information on disenrollment periods, the requirements to process your disenrollment, and what Medicare choices you may be eligible to join upon disenrollment.

Learn About Terminating Your Membership

Health Terms Glossary

Our Health Terms Glossary was created to help you understand exactly what each service, treatment, program, diagnosis, and commonly used medical term means.

View Glossary

Member Rights

CHP Members are entitled to certain rights and responsibilities. Click here learn more about member rights and responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I covered for emergency care or urgent care?

Yes, you are covered for emergency care or urgent care anywhere in the world. However, if you are outside of the United States seek care if necessary. Be sure to keep your receipts for all care, including medications, as you will need to submit them for reimbursement upon your return to the U.S. to the CHP Member Services Department.

How can I find out if a medication is covered by CHP?

Using our online tool, you can locate your prescriptions and associated copayment.

Must I use a network physician or facility?

Yes, all care services must be performed by a network physician or facility, unless a prior authorization has been completed in advance, if you are traveling and out of the service area, or in the case of an emergency.

What services are offered at the Nancy Van Vessem, M.D., Center for Healthy Aging?

Our compassionate care team offers comprehensive health services designed specifically for seniors, fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Learn more here.

Prefer to talk to a real person?

Speak to our Medicare Member Services team directly by calling (850) 523-7441.

Capital Health Plan Silver Advantage (HMO), Advantage Plus (HMO), Preferred Advantage (HMO), and Retiree Advantage (HMO) are HMO plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Capital Health Plan Silver Advantage, Advantage Plus, Preferred Advantage, and Retiree Advantage depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums, and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. The formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.

If you have questions, please call Member Services at (850) 523-7441 or 1 (877) 247-6512 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., seven days a week, October 1 – March 31; 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, April 1 – September 30. State of Florida members call 1 (877) 392-1532, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. TTY/TTD (850) 383-3534 or 1 (877) 870-8943.