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Community Health Options Welcomes New Board Members

Community Health Options has announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors Election, including two new directors and three re-elected to new terms. By design, Community Health Options Members elect the majority of the company’s directors, many of whom are Members themselves.

Nov 18, 2024

Community Health Options to administer MaineHealth’s CarePartners program

The new partnership allows members of CarePartners to continue to access comprehensive low-cost health care through MaineHealth’s network of providers, hospitals, case management and prescription assistance.

Sep 19, 2024

Maine Nonprofits Receive $50,000 in Wellness Grants from Community Health Options

Ten Maine nonprofit organizations received a total of $50,000 in funding through Community Health Options’ 2024 Wellness Grants to support programs that promote physical and emotional well-being in communities across the state.

Jun 11, 2024

Community Health Options Now Accepting Provider Claims through Availity

Community Health Options has partnered with Availity to receive claims following the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, which left the company temporarily unable to receive claims.

Mar 28, 2024

Community Health Options Invites Nonprofits to Apply for 2024 Wellness Grants

Community Health Options urges nonprofits that promote physical and emotional well-being in Maine’s communities to apply for Wellness Grants from its 2024 Community Benefit Expenditure (CBE) grant cycle. Nonprofits can begin to apply today.

Mar 11, 2024

Community Health Options Partners with Firefly Health to Offer Virtual Primary Care

Community Health Options will soon expand its virtual health services and provide Members access to virtual primary care providers, giving them consistent care when they need it anytime, anywhere. The new service can help make it easier for Members struggling to find a nearby provider who is accepting new patients, whether they need preventative and routine care or help managing more complex issues.

Nov 28, 2023

Community Health Options Welcomes New Board Members

Community Health Options recently announced the results of its 2023 Board of Directors Election at its Annual Member Meeting. By design, Community Health Options Members elect the majority of the company’s directors, many of whom are Members themselves.

Nov 17, 2023

Maine Nonprofits Receive Wellbeing Grants from Community Health Options

Eleven small Maine nonprofits have received more than $50,000 in funding through Community Health Options’ Wellbeing Grants to support projects that promote physical and mental health across the State of Maine, the company announced today.

May 23, 2023

Community Health Options Expands Site of Care Program with Local Infusion in Central Maine

Community Health Options has expanded its outpatient infusion Site of Care program through a preferred provider partnership with Local Infusion—giving Members in Central Maine a new option for affordable infusion therapy, the company announced today.

May 18, 2023

Community Health Options Invites Nonprofits to Apply for 2023 Grants

Community Health Options is pleased to announce that its 2023 Wellbeing Grant cycle is now open for applications. Health Options urges nonprofits that promote physical and mental health in Maine’s communities to apply.

Mar 10, 2023

Community Health Options and National Fitness Campaign Offering $500,000 in Grants to Build Outdoor Fitness Courts

The partnership, in its third year, seeks applications from local governments and educational entities across Maine.

Feb 22, 2023

Community Health Options Names Dr. Lori Tishler Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Lori Tishler has joined Community Health Options as its chief medical officer, the company announced today. Tishler is responsible for overseeing all of Health Options’ clinical strategies and medical management initiatives.

Feb 01, 2023

Maine To Celebrate Second State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court in Hampden

Community Health Options, the Town of Hampden, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have teamed up to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® to Hampden—the second to open in Maine this month. The Fitness Court opens after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Hampden VFW Whitcomb Baker Post 4633 on Canoe Club Road.

Sep 08, 2022

State-of-the Art Court Coming to Simard-Payne Park

Maine’s first new Fitness Court® for ages 14 and over and all fitness abilities opens in September thanks to a partnership between Community Health Options, the City of Lewiston, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC).

Sep 06, 2022

Community Health Options Continues Its Commitment to Wellness

Lewiston-based Community Health Options (Health Options), the only Maine‐based, nonprofit, Member‐led health insurer and plan administrator, has awarded grants to ten Maine nonprofit agencies focused on encouraging physical activity to improve overall health and wellbeing in the state.

May 02, 2022

Community Health Options Announces Grants to Support Physical Activity Programs

Health Options is making grant funds available now through March 7. Our Spring 2022 grant cycle targets small community-based programs that encourage physical activity as a way to improve overall health and well-being.

Feb 02, 2022

Community Health Options to Partner with National Fitness Campaign to Build Outdoor Fitness Courts® Across Maine

Lewiston-based Community Health Options, the state’s only nonprofit, Member-led health plan, and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have launched a statewide partnership to expand free access to world-class outdoor fitness. The partnership will bring attractive and inviting outdoor fitness courts to communities across Maine in an ongoing effort to improve quality of life, promote activity, and create equitable access to outdoor exercise programs for communities around the state.

Nov 04, 2021

Community Health Options Awards Grants Supporting Six Non-Profit Community Health Initiatives

Community Health Options (Health Options), the state's only nonprofit, Member-led health insurance organization, has awarded grants to six Maine nonprofit agencies helping people who are living with or at risk of substance use disorders, supporting people with substance use recovery and continuity of care, and reducing negative substance-related health impacts in the state.

Community Health Options Announces Fall Grant Opportunities

Community Health Options is pleased to announce that our fall 2021 Community Giving grant cycle is now open for applications. The CBE supports Maine nonprofit, community organizations working to promote wellness and community health. Our fall grant priorities are focused on helping people who are living with or at risk of substance use disorders, supporting people with substance use recovery and continuity of care, and reducing negative substance-related health impacts in the state.

Jun 21, 2021

Community Health Options Awards Grants Supporting Eight Non-Profit Community Health Initiatives

Community Health Options (Health Options) has awarded grants to eight Maine nonprofit agencies working in community health. This grant cycle focused on organizations assisting Maine people managing chronic illness to be their best selves – mentally, physically, and emotionally. The eight grant recipients include Bangor Region YMCA, Town of Cranberry Isles Fire & Rescue Auxiliary, Healthy Acadia, Mid-Coast Health Net (dba Knox County Health Clinic), National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) Maine, Defend Our Health, Healthy Community Coalition, and New Mainers Public Health Initiative.

Apr 19, 2021