History
PHC was officially introduced in two Texas markets in 2005. Corpus Christi and Austin were the first areas that the health plan became available. In subsequent years other markets were added. Between 2006 and 2008, surrounding Amarillo counties, as well as area El Paso counties, and Cameron County located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas were introduced as service areas. Counties surrounding Las Cruces, New Mexico were also added during this period. In 2009, several areas outside of Texas will become available including counties surrounding Little Rock, AR and at least two counties in eastern Florida.The Medicare Advantage Plan is currently operating in these markets:
- Texas - Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Harlingen
- Arkansas - Little Rock
- New Mexico - Las Cruces
- Florida - Ft. Lauderdale
On April 13, 2010, it was announced that PHC of Florida, a Physicians Health Choice subsidiary, had acquired Florida's Citrus Health Care. Citrus Health serves 10,000 Medicare Advantage members and 44,000 Medicaid plan participants.
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