Priority Health Medicare Advantage plans are the only Michigan plan to earn 5-star rating 2 years in a row
(October 21, 2009)
Priority Health's Medicare Advantage plans are recognized with a 5-star rating by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). They are the only plans in Michigan to earn the top rating two years in a row. The rating was published in the CMS annual Medicare & You handbook mailed to all Medicare beneficiaries prior to the Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 annual enrollment period. Medicare beneficiaries through a Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey determine the rating.
"This rating is a testament to our ability to provide Michigan with access to excellent and affordable health care," said Kimberly K. Horn, president and chief executive officer for Priority Health. "Medicare beneficiaries can be confident when they select a Priority Health plan, that they are getting the best value available."
Priority Health's Medicare Advantage plans vary in price based on where individuals live and what benefits they need. Those individuals eligible for Medicare may choose from four Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage Priority Health offers, including:
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PriorityMedicare ValueSM – offers the lowest monthly premiums, making it ideal for those individuals who don't use their medical benefits very often.
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PriorityMedicareSM – offers a slightly higher premium than PriorityMedicare Value with lower copays and out-of-pocket costs.
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PriorityMedicare PlusSM – offers medical coverage that's similar to PriorityMedicare with enhanced prescription-drug coverage in the Medicare Part D coverage gap, called the "donut hole."
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PriorityMedicare ChoiceSM is the newest and most comprehensive Medicare Advantage plan offered by Priority Health.
In addition to Priority Health's Medicare Advantage plans, it also provides several Medigap options and a prescription drug plan.
Priority Health's Medicare Advantage plans are available in 31 counties including Allegan, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Cass, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Hillsdale, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Leelanau, Livingston, Manistee, Mecosta, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Roscommon, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wexford counties.
All Priority Health Medicare Advantage plans offer:
- Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage with no deductible
- Low out-of-pocket costs
- Preventive care
- Worldwide emergency and urgent care coverage
- Local in-Michigan customer service
About Priority Health:
Priority Health is an award-winning health plan nationally recognized for creating innovative solutions that impact health care costs while maximizing customer experience. It offers a broad portfolio of products for employer groups and individuals including Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. As a nonprofit company, Priority Health serves more than 600,000 people and continues to be rated among the best health plans in the nation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
