Hometown Health is the health insurance division of Renown Health. Please contact your physician for specific advice and/or treatment recommendations.
Established in 1988, Hometown Health is the insurance division of Renown Health and is northern Nevada’s largest and only locally-owned, not-for-profit insurance company providing wide-ranging medical coverage and great customer service to members. Highlights include:
- Competitive rates and one of the largest provider networks
- Wide range of plans with unique benefit options
- Online member ben
efits through MyChart
- URAC Accredited Health Plan
- Full-service, self-funded TPA with options for groups 50+
- Excellent customer service & average client relationship of 9 years
- Online enrollment and premium billing
- Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan
Being a not-for-profit organization and along with Renown Health, we donate over $1 million dollar annually to services and activities that improve the health and well-being of those in the communities we serve. Hometown Health is not responsible for the content of any comments or responses posted to any website or social media site. In case of emergency, please call 911.
08/07/2025
The Nevada Safe Haven Law provides a safe, legal option for parents in crisis to surrender their newborns, no questions asked and without fear of prosecution for abandonment or neglect. Here’s what you need to know:
1. The child must be 30 days old or younger.
2. Parents are not required to provide any identifying information but may do so if they wish.
3. The surrender must be voluntary.
4. Parents who surrender their child under this law are protected from child abandonment or neglect charges.
Discover more about the ins-and-outs of this law here.
The Nevada Safe Haven Law provides a safe, legal option for parents in crisis to surrender their newborns.
08/04/2025
is a great time to check in on your vaccine to-do list.
Talk to your provider during your next visit to see if you’re up to date on all your recommended vaccinations, which may include:
✔️ Flu
✔️ COVID-19
✔️ Hepatitis A & B
✔️ HPV
✔️ Tetanus
✔️ Shingles
✔️ International travel immunizations, such as Japanese encephalitis, typhoid and yellow fever
Renown Pharmacy is your one-stop destination for routine and travel vaccinations. Learn more and make an appointment at renown.org/pharmacy.
08/02/2025
Do you get your prescription medications delivered? If not, perhaps it’s time to consider this unique benefit of your health plan!
There are many benefits to using a mail-order pharmacy to fill your prescriptions, including:
✅ Convenience
✅ Cost savings
✅ Accuracy and safety
Ask your pharmacy if they have a mail-order service you can enroll in.
(P.S. Renown Pharmacy offers this service! You can sign up by calling 775-982-5280.)
07/30/2025
It’s Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Alicia Gingrich, a surgical oncologist at Renown Health, is here to help us understand more about the signs to look out for.
Sarcoma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that can develop in the bones or soft tissues of the body. Because its symptoms can be vague and easily overlooked, early detection and specialized treatment are critical. Dr. Gingrich discusses this complex disease with KRNV News 4's .
07/28/2025
: When you look at your explanation of benefits document after a visit, you might notice a “reason code” listed under the services you received. Have you ever wondered what that means? Well, now you know!
07/25/2025
: Ready to enjoy a day at the lake? Before you go, remember that lakes in northern Nevada can still be cold, even in the summer, posing a risk of hypothermia.
Unlike mild 50-degree air, water at the same temperature poses severe, life-threatening risks, including rapid-onset hypothermia and drowning. Being aware of the precautions is crucial to preventing cold-water drowning.
Discover the four phases of cold-water drowning – and how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Learn about the risks of cold-water drowning including symptoms, the stages of drowning in cold water, and essential safety tips to prevent life-threatening situations in bodies of water like Lake Tahoe.
07/23/2025
Our friends at Renown Health were proud sponsors of the Reno Phil's Pops on the River event – a northern Nevada must-do! – at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Several Hometown Health team members, alongside the Katie Grace Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, LEAD with Horses and RE/MAX, shared the musical night together and raised money for a great cause!
07/20/2025
Requesting a prescription refill is simple and only takes a few minutes! All you need to do is follow these three steps:
1. From the medication list, select “Request Refills.” Then, check the box next to the prescription you need refilled and enter any comments.
2. After clicking “Next,” select a delivery method, pharmacy and pick-up date/time.
3. Review the details of your refill request and click ‘Submit.’
07/16/2025
With July being , it’s especially important to be mindful of the risks that come with increased sun exposure. Melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer, but it’s also treatable if caught early.
Dr. Alicia Gingrich, a surgical oncologist with Renown Health, discusses with KRNV News 4's how we can prevent melanoma and why early detection is so important.
07/13/2025
Need care on the go during your summer travels? We have your back. Hometown Health has partnered with Teladoc Health to make virtual visits with a qualified doctor easy. You can talk to a doctor by telephone or video anytime day or night in all 50 states. And, best of all, members have a $0 copay!
Download the Teladoc app today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and learn more at teladoc.com.
07/10/2025
Still need to get your blood work done? This is your sign to schedule your appointment!
You can easily self-schedule your next lab appointment in your MyChart account and choose a lab that works best for you. If you need assistance scheduling, call 775-982-5000.
07/08/2025
What a fantastic kickoff to July! Hometown Health volunteers came together to support the RennerVation Foundation’s youth camp in Lake Tahoe last week.
Camp RennerVation is a dynamic program that gives kids in our community who are at-risk or in foster care the opportunity to have a fun, carefree summer camp experience. From sports and outdoor survival skills to relationship building and life skills, the possibilities at Camp RennerVation are, as they beautifully put it, "boundless."
Our team partnered with volunteers from many different organizations to enhance each camper's experience by helping them pick generously donated shoes, books, hats and sweatshirts to take home:
👟 Katie Grace Foundation
📖 Spread The Word Nevada
👒 Private Donor
🧥 RennerVation Foundation
Learn more about the foundation at rennervationfoundation.org.
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At Hometown Health, Nevada’s largest non-profit health insurance company, we believe in a health insurance system that values engaging relationships between members and their physicians.
For 30 years, our mission has been to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. We accomplish this by doing our part to put the patient in the center of the healthcare system, investing in research, health professional education, subsidized health services, and community health improvement. By creating wellness programs, such as Healthy Tracks and Motivate U, we assist members and their families on their journey to good health and wellness. We also give back to the community throughout the year by supporting non-profits such as the Boys & Girls Club, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and the Alzheimer’s Association. Our values are “Collaboration, Caring, Integrity, and Excellence,” which hold true when it comes to both our members and employees.
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The information posted on any of our social media platforms should not be considered medical advice and should not replace a consultation with your healthcare professional. All links and websites found on our social media channels are provided as a service to readers, but does not constitute endorsement of those sites by Hometown Health. Hometown Health is not responsible for the content of external websites.
