Being a caregiver may be one of the most important roles you ever have.
You are not alone on this journey.
It is crucial for you, as a caregiver, to know and understand how your personal support system works, which will help you access assistance more efficiently. A supportive care team is a key component of a loved one’s plan of care.
Outside of family and friends, government programs, nonprofits, and community resources are available for assistance. Caregivers often need a trusted and reliable source to turn to, along with an extra set of hands.
Caregiver support
Whether caring for an aging senior, a loved one with special healthcare needs, or a Veteran, you may need assistance with one or more daily activities. Sentara Medicare plans can provide support with basic daily activites, including:
- Grocery shopping
- Errands
- Board games
- Gardening
- Meal preparation
- Light housework
- Tech help
- Pet help
Plans to support you and your loved one
You may need to manage your loved one’s personal affairs, like healthcare. Since Sentara Medicare is locally based in Virginia, you can look to us for help with choosing a Medicare plan, care coordination, and management of your loved one’s medical needs.
Special needs plans
Sentara Medicare’s special needs plans are for people living with certain medical conditions or limited income. These plans offer personal attention from a care coordinator as well as access to our high-quality network of more than 36,000 doctors, specialty providers, and healthcare facilities for a $0 monthly premium.
Medicare Advantage plans
Our Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans include everything offered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) plus more. All plans include dental, vision, and hearing allowances. Monthly premiums from $0.
Sentara Medicare Salute (HMO)
The Sentara Medicare Salute plan serves those who already have prescription coverage.
Veterans can keep Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or TRICARE for Life benefits with prescription drug coverage while taking advantage of extra benefits—at no extra cost—$0 monthly premium.
Download a Caregiver Guide
If you are a caregiver or soon to be one, use this guide for information on how to form a support team, make a care plan, and locate caregiver resources.How can we support you?
You and your loved one are not alone on the Medicare journey. Our Licensed Plan Advisors can explain how the enrollment process works, the requirements to qualify, and discuss options with Optima Medicare.
Call a Licensed Plan Advisor at 1-855-434-3267 (TTY: 711)
Oct. 1–March 31 | 7 days a week | 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
April 1–Sept. 30 | Mon.–Fri. | 8 a.m.–8 p.m.Schedule an appointment with a Licensed Plan Advisor