What is Longevity Health Plan?

Longevity Health Plan is a Medicare Advantage health plan that offers Institutional Special Needs Plans, known as I-SNPs, for people living in long-term care and assisted living facilities. Longevity Health Plan Inc. is an HMO I-SNP with a Medicare contract, and the company operates plans in several states. Its stated purpose is to optimize the quality of life of people in long-term care by focusing on their individual health needs. Members have access to a dedicated clinical point of contact, a member advocate, care coordination, medication review, preventive primary care visits, on-site diagnostic testing, dental and vision benefits, and therapeutic music sessions, with benefits varying by state. Aspire Healthcare Solutions complements this model by bringing specialty eye, foot, hearing, and diagnostic care directly to residents.

An I-SNP, or Institutional Special Needs Plan, is a type of Medicare Advantage coordinated care plan designed for people who live in a long-term care facility or assisted living facility, or who need an institutional level of care. According to Longevity Health Plan, I-SNP enrollment requires being eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B, living in or being deemed to need an institutional level of care, and residing in a contracted facility. These plans are built around the realities of facility life, often emphasizing on-site care, close coordination with facility staff, and support for residents with complex health needs. Because residents in these settings face real challenges with outside appointments, on-site specialty care from Aspire Healthcare Solutions can be a valuable addition to their care.

Who is eligible to join Longevity Health Plan?

According to Longevity Health Plan, anyone over 18 who has Medicare Part A and Part B, lives in a participating facility, and is receiving nursing home level care can enroll in its I-SNP. People who also have Medicaid are eligible to enroll, though Longevity encourages dual-eligible individuals to review the integrated Medicare and Medicaid options available in their state, which may offer very low out-of-pocket costs. Longevity notes that people can enroll at any time during the year, with coverage starting on the first of the month after enrollment is completed. Aspire Healthcare Solutions does not handle plan eligibility or enrollment. For questions about joining, contact Longevity Health Plan directly or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

Do Longevity Health Plan members need a referral to see a specialist?

According to Longevity Health Plan, members do not need a referral or authorization from their primary care provider to see a specialist. However, for Longevity to cover the visit, the specialist must participate in the plan’s network. This makes it simpler to arrange specialty care such as eye exams, podiatry, and hearing evaluations, as long as network participation is confirmed first. Longevity’s member advocate and clinical point of contact can help families and facility staff verify network status and coordinate appointments. Once coverage is confirmed, Aspire Healthcare Solutions can bring specialty care directly to the resident’s facility, avoiding the need for outside transportation.

Does Longevity Health Plan cover eye exams and glasses?

Longevity Health Plan highlights routine eye exams and an allowance for eyewear among its benefits, in addition to the eye care Original Medicare covers, such as a yearly diabetic retinopathy exam for people with diabetes and medically necessary exams for eye conditions like glaucoma and cataracts. Exact benefits depend on the state where the member receives services, so the member’s Evidence of Coverage is the best place to confirm details. For residents of nursing homes and assisted living communities, getting to an eye doctor can be especially difficult, and dilation can make the trip home even harder. Aspire Healthcare Solutions provides mobile optometry on-site, including comprehensive and dilated eye exams, retinal imaging, vision testing, diabetic eye care, and glasses.

Longevity Health Plan Members: Specialty Care Without Leaving the Facility

On-site eye, foot, hearing, and diagnostic care for Longevity Health Plan members living in nursing homes and assisted living communities.

Longevity Health Plan was built around a simple idea: people in long-term care deserve health coverage designed for where they actually live. Aspire Healthcare Solutions applies that same thinking to specialty care. Instead of sending residents out for eye exams, podiatry visits, or hearing evaluations, our team of experts brings those services directly to them. Since 2010, Aspire has specialized in delivering mobile optometry, podiatry, audiology, lab collection, PAD testing, and diagnostic screenings to patients in long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, senior apartments, and private homes. For Longevity Health Plan members, their families, and the facility teams who care for them every day, on-site specialty care means less disruption, less stress, and care that happens when it should.

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What Longevity Health Plan Is Built to Do

Longevity Health Plan offers Institutional Special Needs Plans, or I-SNPs. These are Medicare Advantage plans designed specifically for people living in long-term care or assisted living facilities. Longevity Health Plan Inc. operates as an HMO I-SNP with a Medicare contract.

According to Longevity, its purpose is to optimize the quality of life of people in long-term care by focusing on their individual health needs. Features the plan highlights include:

A dedicated clinical point of contact who works with the member’s care team
A member advocate who helps members get the most from their benefits
Comprehensive dental services, routine eye exams, and an allowance for eyewear
On-site diagnostic testing for earlier identification and treatment
Care coordination, including help with appointments and referrals
Medication review and monitoring
Preventive care visits from a primary care provider
Therapeutic music sessions

Benefits vary based on the state where members receive services, so plan documents are the best source for specifics.

Longevity Health Plan FAQs

What is Longevity Health Plan?
Longevity Health Plan is a Medicare Advantage health plan that offers Institutional Special Needs Plans, known as I-SNPs, for people living in long-term care and assisted living facilities. Longevity Health Plan Inc. is an HMO I-SNP with a Medicare contract, and the company operates plans in several states. Its stated purpose is to optimize the quality of life of people in long-term care by focusing on their individual health needs. Members have access to a dedicated clinical point of contact, a member advocate, care coordination, medication review, preventive primary care visits, on-site diagnostic testing, dental and vision benefits, and therapeutic music sessions, with benefits varying by state. Aspire Healthcare Solutions complements this model by bringing specialty eye, foot, hearing, and diagnostic care directly to residents.
What is an I-SNP?
An I-SNP, or Institutional Special Needs Plan, is a type of Medicare Advantage coordinated care plan designed for people who live in a long-term care facility or assisted living facility, or who need an institutional level of care. According to Longevity Health Plan, I-SNP enrollment requires being eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B, living in or being deemed to need an institutional level of care, and residing in a contracted facility. These plans are built around the realities of facility life, often emphasizing on-site care, close coordination with facility staff, and support for residents with complex health needs. Because residents in these settings face real challenges with outside appointments, on-site specialty care from Aspire Healthcare Solutions can be a valuable addition to their care.
Who is eligible to join Longevity Health Plan?
According to Longevity Health Plan, anyone over 18 who has Medicare Part A and Part B, lives in a participating facility, and is receiving nursing home level care can enroll in its I-SNP. People who also have Medicaid are eligible to enroll, though Longevity encourages dual-eligible individuals to review the integrated Medicare and Medicaid options available in their state, which may offer very low out-of-pocket costs. Longevity notes that people can enroll at any time during the year, with coverage starting on the first of the month after enrollment is completed. Aspire Healthcare Solutions does not handle plan eligibility or enrollment. For questions about joining, contact Longevity Health Plan directly or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Do Longevity Health Plan members need a referral to see a specialist?
According to Longevity Health Plan, members do not need a referral or authorization from their primary care provider to see a specialist. However, for Longevity to cover the visit, the specialist must participate in the plan’s network. This makes it simpler to arrange specialty care such as eye exams, podiatry, and hearing evaluations, as long as network participation is confirmed first. Longevity’s member advocate and clinical point of contact can help families and facility staff verify network status and coordinate appointments. Once coverage is confirmed, Aspire Healthcare Solutions can bring specialty care directly to the resident’s facility, avoiding the need for outside transportation.
Does Longevity Health Plan cover eye exams and glasses?
Longevity Health Plan highlights routine eye exams and an allowance for eyewear among its benefits, in addition to the eye care Original Medicare covers, such as a yearly diabetic retinopathy exam for people with diabetes and medically necessary exams for eye conditions like glaucoma and cataracts. Exact benefits depend on the state where the member receives services, so the member’s Evidence of Coverage is the best place to confirm details. For residents of nursing homes and assisted living communities, getting to an eye doctor can be especially difficult, and dilation can make the trip home even harder. Aspire Healthcare Solutions provides mobile optometry on-site, including comprehensive and dilated eye exams, retinal imaging, vision testing, diabetic eye care, and glasses.

Specialty Care That Complements Longevity Health Plan’s Approach

Longevity Health Plan emphasizes keeping care close to the member, with primary care visits and diagnostic testing on-site. Specialty care is often the piece that still requires leaving the building. Eye exams with dilation and retinal imaging, podiatry treatment, and hearing evaluations traditionally mean a trip to an outside office.

Aspire fills that gap. Our clinicians bring the equipment needed for each specialty visit into the facility, so residents can receive eye care, foot care, and hearing care in the same familiar setting where the rest of their care happens. The result is a more complete, more consistent care experience for residents who already face significant barriers to travel.

On-Site Services for Longevity Health Plan Members

Mobile Optometry: Comprehensive and dilated eye exams, medical eye exams, retinal imaging, vision testing, and glasses
Diabetic Eye Care: Diabetic retinal exams for residents living with diabetes
Mobile Podiatry: Diabetic foot care, treatment for foot pain and foot and ankle conditions, and orthotics
Mobile Audiology: Hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and ear wax removal
PAD Testing: Circulation testing for early signs of peripheral arterial disease
Lab Collection: HbA1c, microalbumin, and other lab measures collected on-site
Dental Photography Screening: External oral photos reviewed by a telemedicine dentist
Additional Support: Vaccines, telehealth visits, and durable medical equipment

Why Off-Site Appointments Are So Hard for Long-Term Care Residents

For someone living in a nursing home or assisted living community, a single outside appointment can involve:

Scheduling wheelchair or stretcher transportation in advance
Assigning a staff member or family member to accompany the resident
Rearranging meals, medications, and therapy around the trip
Long waits in unfamiliar offices that can cause confusion or agitation, especially for residents living with dementia
Physical strain from transfers in and out of vehicles and exam chairs
Hours of recovery after returning to the facility

Because of these challenges, specialty appointments are often postponed. That can mean outdated glasses, untreated foot pain, and hearing loss that makes it harder for residents to communicate with staff and loved ones. On-site specialty care removes these hurdles so residents can receive care without the toll of travel.

For Facility Teams: Bringing Specialty Care On-Site

Administrators, directors of nursing, and care staff know how much coordination outside appointments require. Every resident who leaves the building for a specialist visit takes staff time, transportation resources, and careful scheduling.

Aspire Healthcare Solutions specializes in serving long-term care facilities and assisted living communities. Our mobile optometry, podiatry, audiology, and diagnostic services come to residents, helping reduce the disruption that outside appointments create. Facility teams can contact Aspire to discuss the specialty needs of their residents, and our flexible scheduling helps visits fit within the facility’s daily routine.

Understanding Longevity Health Plan Coverage for Specialty Visits

According to Longevity Health Plan, members can receive care from specialists without needing a referral or authorization from their primary care provider, as long as the specialist participates in Longevity’s network. This makes scheduling specialty care simpler for members and their families.

As a Medicare Advantage plan, Longevity Health Plan covers the medically necessary services Original Medicare covers. Under Medicare Part B, that includes a yearly diabetic retinopathy exam for people with diabetes, foot exams and treatment for people with diabetes-related nerve damage, diagnostic hearing and balance exams, and medically necessary lab tests. Longevity also highlights routine eye exams, an eyewear allowance, and comprehensive dental services among its benefits, with details varying by state.

The member’s Evidence of Coverage and Longevity’s member advocate or clinical point of contact are the best resources for confirming coverage and network participation. Aspire Healthcare Solutions is an independent healthcare provider. We do not sell, recommend, or enroll members in health plans. Our role is bringing specialty care to residents where they live.

Why Longevity Health Plan Members Choose Aspire

Built for long-term care settings: Aspire specializes in serving patients in long-term care facilities and assisted living communities.
Over 15 years of at-home and on-site care: We have provided customized in-home and on-site healthcare since 2010.
Recognized experts on one team: Our professionals include nurse practitioners, vascular specialists, cardiologists, podiatrists, audiologists, and more.
Multiple specialties in one visit program: Eye, foot, hearing, lab, and screening services from a single provider.
Focused on early detection: We bring deep experience identifying cardiovascular risks, atherosclerosis, and diabetes-related complications.
Respectful of facility routines: Flexible scheduling helps visits fit around meals, medications, and therapy.
Award-recognized, compassionate care: Every visit centers on the dignity, comfort, and individual needs of each resident.

Schedule On-Site Specialty Care for Longevity Health Plan Members

Whether you are a family member, a facility administrator, or part of a resident’s care team, Aspire Healthcare Solutions is here to help. Call 347-717-4117 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, or request an appointment online at any time. Let us know the resident’s needs, their plan, and their facility, and our team will help arrange a convenient visit.

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