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News and information for Priority health employers
November 2011

2011 November - Priority at Work

Focusing on the "health" in health care

Filed under  Priority Health updates

Great news! In 2012 we're making it easier for you to get more from your health plan. You've given us great feedback and we listened. We're happy to let you know about some exciting new offerings.

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New HealthbyChoice plans make creating a culture of wellness easy

We are thrilled to announce our new comprehensive suite of HealthbyChoiceSM plans. They're designed to engage your employees in wellness and give you the flexibility to select the appropriate HealthbyChoice plan best suited to your health and wellness objectives.

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Introducing PriorityValueSM plans: New affordable options for every employer

Now available to all groups, regardless of size! Our new PriorityValue plans are low-cost, coinsurance-based plans that provide affordable access to care while promoting consumer engagement and preventive care.

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HealthInSite: Harness the power of information today

Filed under  Online tools

We're proud to introduce our one-of-a-kind new resource for employers: HealthInSite. This online resource analyzes the health of your employees and their dependents and how they use their health care benefits.

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Our NCQA-accredited wellness plans work hand-in-hand with your health plan

Filed under  Wellness

We're setting the standard as a national leader in wellness. Priority Health has earned coveted accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for our Wellness and Health Promotion programs. We're the only health plan or wellness vendor anywhere in Michigan to earn this accreditation, and one of only 20 nationwide.

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We heard you! New options for groups with 51 – 99 eligible employees

We're offering several new options to make life easier for employers with 51-99 eligible employees.

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Changes to the extension of coverage period for layoff & disability

Filed under  Priority Health updates

After receiving feedback from you, we're adding a 6-month extension of coverage option for employees who are away from work due to layoff or disability.

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New law imposes 1% tax on paid health care claims

Filed under  Priority Health updates

On September 20, 2011, the Michigan legislature approved a new 1% claims tax to fund Medicaid services. It needed to replace funding for Medicaid, formerly collected through a 6% tax on Medicaid health plans that was no longer funded. The new tax affects all commercial groups, both fully funded and self-funded, individual plans and Medicaid plans. The tax goes into effect January 1, 2012.

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Life just got a little easier

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