Walmart and SCAN Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans Designed to Deliver More Personalized Health Support for Older Adults

Partnership combines SCAN's expertise serving seniors with Walmart's Everyday Health Signals℠ AI-powered platform and a unique Chronic Special Needs Plan to support healthier living and chronic condition management

LONG BEACH, CA, AND BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), and Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced the launch of two co-branded Medicare Advantage (MA) plans: SCAN Walmart Health Advantage (HMO) and SCAN Walmart Medicare Complete Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP). The plans combine comprehensive MA coverage with health and wellness support designed to help older adults navigate their individual health needs with greater support, confidence and convenience.

Both offerings will be available beginning January 1, 2027, to eligible Medicare beneficiaries in six counties in Texas and three counties in Arizona. The plan is expected to be available to more than two million Medicare enrollees.

"Walmart plays an important role in the everyday lives of many older adults, whether they're shopping for groceries, filling prescriptions or looking for products that support their health and wellness," said Zack Myers, national general manager of SCAN Health Plan. "Together, we're offering Medicare Advantage plans that combine strong benefits, personalized support and innovative tools that can help members make choices that support their individual health goals."

At the center of the partnership is a shared commitment to improving older adults’ health and wellbeing by making it easier for members to use their benefits for the things they need every day. That includes nutritious foods and over-the-counter benefits that members can use across Walmart’s broad assortment of affordable groceries, health and wellness products and everyday essentials, with convenient ways to shop and access what they need. Together with Walmart’s pharmacy, vision, and broader health and wellness capabilities, the plans are designed to create a more connected experience and help members get more value from their coverage while making choices that support their health goals.

A unique enabler of the experience is Walmart’s Everyday Health Signals℠ , an AI-powered platform that provides nutrition insights from everyday shopping behaviors for members who opt in. Members who choose to participate will receive tailored food recommendations based on their health goals, preferences, and shopping habits.

“For older adults, the value of a health plan can come down to how easy it is to understand and use the benefits available to them,” said Pravene Nath, M.D., group director for consumer health and data solutions at Walmart U.S. “These plans are designed to help support members and Walmart customers with the everyday decisions that impact health and wellness, from groceries and nutritious foods to prescriptions, vision, and other everyday essentials. Walmart Everyday Health Signals℠ helps enrolled members understand the health impact of these decisions and offers personalized, goal-oriented guidance for healthier eating. Walmart and SCAN are creating a convenient and connected experience that helps members get more value from their coverage and better supports their health throughout the year.”

The organizations’ shared commitment to supporting people with chronic conditions is reflected in the SCAN Walmart Medicare Complete Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP). Designed for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and cardiovascular disease, the plan combines specialized benefits with tailored support to help members manage their health. This plan may be a good option for beneficiaries who qualify for full or partial Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

SCAN Walmart Medicare Complete (HMO C-SNP) benefits include:

• Low monthly plan premium*.
• $0 copays for primary care provider visits.
• $0 copays for Tier 1 and Tier 2 prescription drugs**.
• $2,400 annually in FlexEssentials allowance for eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items and healthy foods***. Quarterly limits may apply within the overall annual allowance.
• Up to $350 vision allowance.
• Comprehensive dental coverage between $3,000 to $4,000.

In addition to the C-SNP product, the partners are also introducing a general enrollment Medicare Advantage HMO product. Members enrolled in the SCAN Walmart Health Advantage (HMO) will have benefits that include:

• $0 monthly plan premium.
• $0 copays for primary care provider visits.
• $0 copays for Tier 1 and Tier 2 prescription drugs**.
• Up to $780 annually in FlexEssentials allowance for eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items and healthy foods***. Quarterly limits may apply within the overall annual allowance.
• Up to $350 vision allowance.
• Comprehensive dental coverage between $3,000 to $3,500.
• Access to low-cost prescriptions through Walmart’s Preferred pharmacy.

By combining trusted MA coverage and enhanced resources for people with chronic conditions with the personalized wellness support that Walmart Everyday Health Signals℠ provides, SCAN and Walmart aim to help members understand and use their benefits while making informed choices that support their health every day.

SCAN Walmart Health Advantage (HMO) and SCAN Walmart Medicare Complete (C-SNP) are available in Texas’ Bexar, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty and Montgomery counties and Arizona’s Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties.

Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in SCAN Walmart Health Advantage (HMO) and SCAN Walmart Medicare Complete (C-SNP) during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 through December 7, for coverage beginning January 1, 2027.

Eligible individuals may have opportunities to enroll in a Walmart C-SNP outside of the Annual Enrollment Period through applicable Special Enrollment Periods.

For more information on the plan and the SCAN and Walmart partnership, please visit www.scandifference.com/walmart

Other providers and pharmacies are available in SCAN Health Plan’s network.

SCAN Health Plan is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in SCAN Health Plan depends on contract renewal.

*The Chronic Special Needs Plan is only $0 for those that have full Low Income Subsidy (LIS). The premiums for Walmart CSNPs are $16.80 in Arizona and $6.30 in Texas.

**Prescription copayment/coinsurance may vary by plan, county, pharmacy, type, day supply, Part D benefit phase, or for members who receive “Extra Help.

***This is a special supplemental benefit for chronically ill members. That means to get this benefit, you must have an eligible chronic condition such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, lung disease, or dementia. Other chronic conditions may apply. Not all members with chronic conditions may qualify.

About SCAN
SCAN Group is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the biggest issues in healthcare for older adults, including chronic illness, access to care, homelessness, inequities, and loneliness. SCAN Group’s SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s foremost nonprofit Medicare Advantage plans and serves nearly 460,000 members across 33 counties in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, and Washington. Independence at Home, a SCAN Health Plan community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers. Since 2020, SCAN has also launched a portfolio of mission-aligned medical groups, including Healthcare in Action, Welcome Health and myPlace Health, each of which focuses on meeting the needs of older adults. Across all its entities, SCAN serves about half a million members and patients. To learn more, visit www.thescangroup.org and www.scanhealthplan.com.

About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 280 million customers and members visit more than 10,900 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2026 revenue of $713 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.

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