Priority Health adds 13 counties to its Medicare program for 2012
(Grand Rapids, Mich. - October 1, 2011)
Priority Health announced today that, beginning Jan. 1, 2012, its Medicare Advantage plans are available in 13 additional Michigan counties: Bay, Branch, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Lenawee, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Joseph and Tuscola. These counties join the 38 already covered in 2011, bringing the total to 51 across the state.
Priority Health offers Medicare Advantage plans that include the same coverage as original Medicare, plus prescription drug coverage, vision, hearing, dental, a fitness program and more, starting at $0.
"Priority Health had the fastest growing Medicare plans in the state last year," said Kimberly K. Horn, president and CEO of Priority Health. "What set us apart are our extensive benefits, affordable prices and exceptional service. We've worked hard to develop outstanding products and services to better serve Michigan's growing population of people over the age of 65."
Priority Health offers three Medicare Advantage plans including PriorityMedicare ValueSM (HMO-POS), PriorityMedicareSM (HMO-POS) and PriorityMedicare SelectSM (PPO). Each plan varies in price and benefits to align with the needs of our members. All of our plans offer:
- Preventive care coverage: annual exams, mammograms and prostate screenings
- Doctor visits and hospital coverage
- Hearing, vision, dental, fitness and wellness programs
- Visits to specialists without a referral
- Emergency and urgent care coverage in the United States and around the world
- Prescription drug coverage (Part D)
Priority Health also offers a variety of Medigap options. These options have the same level of exceptional service, are provided in every county in Michigan and are ideal for people who spend part of the year in another state.
Priority Health began offering Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans in 2005, and currently provides Medicare coverage to more than 61,000 people. Eligible individuals may enroll or switch plans between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, 2011.
The 51 Michigan counties already covered in 2011 include Allegan, Antrim, Barry, Bay, Branch, Benzie, Cass*, Charlevoix, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Otsego, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair*, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Washtenaw, Wayne and Wexford.
To learn more about Priority Health Medicare plans, premiums by county and participating health care providers visit prioritymedicare.com, or call Priority Health toll-free at 888 389-6676, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (TTY users should call 711).
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.
*PriorityMedicare Select only
