Summit ElderCare® launches new, user-friendly Web site
Worcester, Mass., July 7, 2010―Summit ElderCare®, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), has recently launched a new, more usable Web site that offers up-to-date information on the program’s medical, insurance and social support services.
The Web site, www.summiteldercare.org, offers caregivers and referral sources detailed information about Summit ElderCare’s services, costs and eligibility requirements as well as provider biographies, testimonials from participants and their caregivers, and photos of each of the four Summit ElderCare PACE centers. The site was developed based on feedback from users and incorporates Web site best practices.
One of the many resources provided is a downloadable Summit ElderCare Value Comparison Worksheet, which helps compare current out of pocket costs to estimated out of pocket costs if one were to enroll in Summit ElderCare.
“As an alternative to nursing home placement, Summit ElderCare is truly a unique program that provides personalized health care and caregiver support focused on the unique needs of older adults,” said Karen J. Longo, Executive Director, Summit ElderCare. “With the launch of our new Web site, we are able to offer helpful online resources and information to assist caregivers in making the best long-term care decision for their loved ones.”
Summit ElderCare is sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan, and is one of six PACE programs in Massachusetts and one of approximately 73 programs nationwide. Summit ElderCare has facilities throughout Central Massachusetts in Charlton, Leominster and two sites in Worcester.
For more information, contact:
Christine Cassidy
Senior Director of Corporate Communications
508-368-9502
christine.cassidy@fchp.org
About Summit ElderCare
Summit ElderCare is an insurance, medical care and social support program in one convenient package that includes: geriatric case management, home care, medical care prescription drugs and other services, when approved. Summit ElderCare is one of approximately 73 Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the country, and the only one in Worcester County. Summit ElderCare operates 4 PACE adult day health centers which are located in Worcester, Charlton and Leominster. Since 1995, Summit ElderCare, sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan, has served the needs of elders and their caregivers with its innovative and personalized approach to care.
About Fallon Community Health Plan
Founded in 1977, Fallon Community Health Plan is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care services organization. From traditional health insurance products available throughout Massachusetts for all populations, to innovative health care programs and services for seniors, FCHP supports the diverse and changing needs of all those it serves. FCHP has consistently ranked among the nation’s top health plans, and is the only health plan in Massachusetts to have been awarded “Excellent” accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products. For more information, visit www.fchp.org.