{"id":61726,"date":"2025-08-14T13:06:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T11:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/hy-vee-health-and-oscar-serve-up-a-new-era-of-employer-healthcare\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T13:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T11:06:21","slug":"hy-vee-health-and-oscar-serve-up-a-new-era-of-employer-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/hy-vee-health-and-oscar-serve-up-a-new-era-of-employer-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Hy-Vee Health and Oscar Serve Up a New Era of Employer Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW YORK & DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR), a leading healthcare technology company in the individual market, and Hy-Vee, Inc., America\u2019s No. 1 grocery store based in the Midwest, are teaming up to introduce a one-of-a-kind healthcare benefit. The landmark health insurance plan saves employers money and gives employees concierge care at an affordable fixed price.<\/p>\n

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\nHy-Vee Health with Oscar*<\/i> is powered by two industry-leading brands. Together they set a new standard: healthcare made simple. Hy-Vee brings more than 270 retail pharmacies, nearly 300 grocery stores, and concierge primary and urgent care through its joint ownership of Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care. Oscar brings a superior insurance experience with technology solutions that surprise and delight consumers. Oscar and Hy-Vee blend the best each has to offer to deliver high-quality healthcare choices that fit consumer needs \u2013 with the network of doctors they want.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cFinding the right healthcare coverage should be as easy as buying milk at Hy-Vee,\u201d said Mark Bertolini, CEO of Oscar Health. \u201cWe are shaping the future of healthcare for consumers and employers. Everyone deserves healthcare that is affordable, convenient, and simple. Our partnership reflects the innovation we are driving in the individual market to exceed expectations across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nHy-Vee Health with Oscar <\/i>is launching in Des Moines, Iowa, where Oscar is a fan-favorite with consistently high member satisfaction.1<\/sup> The plan <\/i>is available to the 400,000 employees in greater Des Moines2<\/sup> through their employer on the individual marketplace starting Nov. 1, 2025, for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2026. Employer-backed coverage in the individual market, also known as ICHRA, can save businesses 20% to 30%3<\/sup> and employees $500 to $1,000 per year.4<\/sup> 5<\/sup> Hy-Vee and Oscar plan to bring the healthcare benefit to other markets over time.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOur mission at Hy-Vee is making lives easier, healthier, and happier \u2013 and we are taking that commitment to the next level through our partnership with Oscar,\u201d said Aaron Wiese, President of Hy-Vee. \u201cTogether, our teams are bringing a healthcare solution to the greater Des Moines community that meets the needs of every lifestyle and budget.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nEmployees who enroll in the Hy-Vee Health with Oscar<\/i> plan have a full suite of healthcare and shopping benefits:<\/p>\n