Walmart Jumps into Health Insurance Business
Posted on 10/06/2020
Mega retailer Walmart Inc. is entering the health insurance business. The retailer already has a US$ 4 generic prescription program.
Walmart launched Walmart Insurance Services, LLC, a licensed insurance brokerage, which will assist people with enrolling in insurance plans. Walmart Insurance Services will begin selling Medicare insurance plans during this year’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), October 15 through December 7. Walmart Insurance Services is licensed in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Walmart Insurance Services will provide Medicare plans (Part D, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans) offered by Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Amerigroup, Simply Health, Wellcare (Centene), Clover Health, and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
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