Posted August 06, 2025 by Anupreet Kaur, M.D., FAAFP, Medical Director, Care Management and Population Health
There are lots of benefits to be had as a member on SummaCare’s Medicare Advantage plans. From plans with low premiums to comprehensive medical and dental benefits to Silver Sneakers gym memberships that keep you in shape, the perks abound. But one perk you may not be as familiar with is BrainHQ.
Developed by an international team of neuroscientists, BrainHQ is an interactive, online brain training program that allows you to exercise your cognitive abilities including memory,...
Posted June 21, 2025 by Anupreet Kaur, M.D., FAAFP, Medical Director, Care Management and Population Health
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SummaCare’s member portal covers the details, so you don’t have to. From prescriptions to snail mail payments to referrals or prior authorizations, any healthcare plan can leave you with an overwhelming amount of paperwork that can be hard to keep track of. Plan Central, SummaCare’s online member portal, helps you keep it all straight, serving as the personal assistant you never knew you needed—but will likely be very glad you have.
Members can...
Posted February 06, 2025 by H. Kelley Riley, M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer
Whether you’re trying to stick to more regular exercise, adopting new healthy habits, upping how much money you save or making time for more travel as part of your resolutions for the new year—SummaCare can help you stay on track. We have benefits to support you every step of the way—helping you to maintain momentum and achieve the goals you’ve set all year long.
We offer health and wellness benefits—at no additional cost to members—...
Posted September 13, 2024 by H. Kelley Riley M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer
Did you know being proactive about your health can help you live longer, improve your quality of life and reduce your risk for chronic disease?
That’s reason enough to take action now when it comes to your health!
SummaCare is here to help. We understand how taking steps to be healthy are key to living a longer, healthier and happier life. That’s why we offer health and wellness tools and programs to members at no additional cost across all of our plans.
Our...
Posted March 28, 2024 by Kerri Towsley, Director, Product Development & Market Intelligence
Did you know SummaCare makes it easier than ever to get over-the-counter (OTC) products to help you stay healthy at home?
Most Medicare Advantage plan members receive a quarterly OTC benefit allowance to cover health and wellness products, non-prescription medications, vitamins, and more. You can use your SummaCare Visa card to pick up these health essentials at most major retail stores and pharmacies, or have them shipped directly to your door.
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Posted January 18, 2024 by Pamela L. Krutkiewicz, MSEd, MPA, CWP, Senior Health Promotion Specialist
A new year always prompts us to start thinking about ways to improve our health — whether that’s tackling a fitness goal, prioritizing emotional well-being or seeking ways to better manage chronic conditions. Whatever your resolution(s) might be, SummaCare’s MEWA health plan is here to support you with a comprehensive toolbox of valuable wellness benefits.
At the heart of your wellness journey is SummaCare’s WebMD® Health...
Posted December 14, 2023 by H. Kelley Riley, M.D., MBA, Chief Medical Officer
Looking for fitness programs designed specifically for adults aged 65 and over, and led by instructors trained in senior fitness? Look no further than SilverSneakers!
Think of SilverSneakers as a gym membership included in your Medicare Advantage plan at no cost to you. (Please note: SummaCare Jade (HMO) members must select SilverSneakers as one of their Bene-Flex™ choices to utilize this benefit.) The program offers various fitness programs — from swimming...
Posted June 12, 2023 by Christine Elerick, Director, Member Experience
SummaCare’s focus is always on you, your family and business. We are known for superior customer service, but we are proud to distinguish ourselves by also providing an outstanding member experience. We put members first because our mission is to truly help members become their happiest and healthiest versions of themselves.
Our goal is to consistently exceed members’ expectations so they can expect a great member experience with every interaction they have with us...
Posted April 20, 2023 by Melissa Rusk, CLSSBB, CPC, Vice President of Operations
You, your health and well-being is always SummaCare’s focus. So as your community health insurance partner, we are not only committed to providing members with personal attention and coordinated care, but also respecting the environment and neighborhood in which we live.
For more than a decade, SummaCare, in partnership with Summa Health, has been dedicated to protecting the environment by taking steps to reduce waste and pollution, while increasing energy efficiency and...
Posted March 02, 2022 by Bill Epling | President
SummaCare Health Plan and Summa Health – oftentimes we are asked, how are the two related? To put it simply, we are two Akron-based, integrated organizations tied together with a singular focus, improving the cost and quality of healthcare and providing well-being for our entire community.
To share more about this lasting partnership, I must first share more about SummaCare’s history and how we got here.
In the early 1990s, one of the area’s largest...
Posted October 21, 2021 by Charles A. Zonfa, MD, FACOG | Chief Medical Office
SummaCare is committed to guiding members to be the healthiest versions of themselves. That’s why we take pride in going beyond basic Medicare with valuable extra benefits designed to fit your different needs in order to reach optimal health.
Posted March 11, 2021 by Charles A. Zonfa, MD, FACOG | Chief Medical Officer
At SummaCare, our goal is to provide members with the tools they need to become their healthiest — and happiest — self. That’s why we created Plan Central, so you can manage your health and wellness all from one convenient, online location.
Through Plan Central, you will enjoy 24-hour, secure access to the following and more:
Posted September 01, 2020 by Charles A. Zonfa, MD, FACOG | Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Network Development and Contracting
Posted July 17, 2020 by Charles A. Zonfa, MD, FACOG | Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Network Development and Contracting
Posted June 03, 2020 by Charles A. Zonfa, MD, FACOG | Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Network Development and Contracting
