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Amerigroup Selected to Receive New Contracts for Florida Healthy Kids ProgramAmerigroup Florida today announced that it has been selected by the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation as part of a re-procurement effort to continue serving the Florida Healthy Kids (FHK) program. Amerigroup was selected to provide FHK services in four of Florida's most populous regions:
Services under a new contract are scheduled to launch on Oct. 1, 2015, and will allow Amerigroup to begin offering FHK services in six new counties: Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Osceola. "Approximately one out of every six Florida Medicaid managed care and FHK enrollees is served by Amerigroup," said Rosy Cozad, president and CEO of Amerigroup Florida. "We have devoted 100 percent of our attention and resources to serving the needs of members in government programs, and we are fully committed to being partners in improving the lives of Floridians." The FHK program is a joint federal and state government-funded initiative created to offer low-cost, comprehensive health insurance coverage for Florida children ages 5 through 18, who are not eligible for Medicaid. Coverage includes doctor visits, immunizations, dental care, emergency care, hospita stays, behavioral health care, pharmacy benefits and more. "We are pleased that Amerigroup's ability to provide comprehensive, high-quality, coordinated and cost-effective health care services to members has been recognized by the FHK Corporation, and we look forward to continuing our work as a trusted FHK partner," said Dr. Eina Fishman, chief medical officer for Amerigroup Florida. Amerigroup Florida has served the FHK program since 2003. As of May 1, 2015, Amerigroup serves approximately 42,000 FHK members across West-Central, Central and South Florida. Families who currently participate in the FHK program will receive mail from FHK before the new service period begins on Oct. 1, to inform them about their re-enrollment options. Also, anyone interested in learning more about the FHK program can visit www.healthykids.org. To learn more about Amerigroup, visit www.amerigroup.com. ABOUT AMERIGROUP FLORIDA Amerigroup Florida has provided health care coverage in the state since 2003. We currently serve approximately 370,000 members who participate in Florida's Medicaid, Long Term Care and Florida Healthy Kids programs. We also offer Medicare Advantage plans. We serve members in five separate Florida regions, 14 counties in all, including Pasco and Pinellas; Hillsborough, Manatee, Hardee, Polk and Highlands; Miami-Dade and Monroe; Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Brevard and Broward. Our associates share genuine pride in making a difference in the lives of people who might need a little help, and we are fortunate to call these efforts our work. For more information about Amerigroup, please visit our website at www.amerigroup.com.
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