Optima Medicare is now Sentara Medicare
Find the plan for you at a price you like—premiums from $0
You will find Medicare Advantage all-in-one healthcare plans and special needs plans offering both medical and prescription drug coverage. Take advantage of our high-quality network of more than 36,000 providers and healthcare facilities, with extra benefits that cover more than Original Medicare alone.
With monthly premiums as low as $0, plus out-of-pocket maximums to limit your payment for medical services each year, you can enjoy more services and plan coverage at more predictable costs.
Medicare Advantage plans
Monthly premiums from $0
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. See which plans are available in your area and what they include.
Medicare Advantage special needs plans
$0 monthly premium
Our special needs plans (SNPs) offer people living with certain medical conditions or limited income personal attention from a care coordinator as well as access to our high-quality network of doctors, specialty providers, and healthcare facilities.
Sentara Medicare Salute (HMO)
$0 monthly premium
The 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.
Extra benefits with Sentara Medicare
All Sentara Medicare plans include dental, vision, and hearing allowances, as well as an over-the-counter (OTC) products allowance. Most plans also include prescription drug coverage plus more:
- Grocery allowance1
- SilverSneakers®
- Transportation
- Meals after hospitalization
- In-home support services
1 Members with chronic condition(s) that meet certain criteria may be eligible for this special supplemental benefit.
- Enter your ZIP code to see which Sentara Medicare plans are available in your area and what benefits they include.
- Learn about Medicare eligibility, what type of plan is right for you, and how soon you can enroll. Also, find answers to frequently asked questions.
- We make enrolling easy. You may be able to switch or join a new plan during a special enrollment period.
- Caregiving can present challenges. Sentara Medicare can support you on this journey.
Enrollment tools
See the Sentara Medicare plans you qualify for and when you can enroll.
Enrollment periods
Download the 2024 Decision Guide
Enroll online
Mail an enrollment kitMedicare Basics
Learning about the basics of Medicare now will help you make important decisions later. You can look forward to retirement with confidence by learning about your Medicare options.How can we assist you?
You 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 Sentara Medicare.
Call a Licensed Plan Advisor at 1-855-434-3267 (TTY: 711).
April 1–Sept. 30 | Mon.–Fri. | 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Oct. 1–March 31 | 7 days a week. | 8 a.m.–8 p.m.Schedule an appointment with a Licensed Plan Advisor.