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Non-Medicare benefit comparison

A look at how Priority Health benefits compare to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's (BCBSM) benefits for MPSERS non-Medicare retirees. (Effective January 1, 2012)

Health care benefitPriority Health
888 446-5674
BCBSM
800 422-9146
Annual deductible  None $500 individual* 
Office calls
  • $15 copay for PCP
  • $30 copay for specialists, no referral required
10% coinsurance, in-network, after deductible
Routine physical exams $15 copay for PCP Not covered
Routine Pap smears Covered in full
  • Covered in full at office visit and Quest Labs
  • 10% coinsurance, outpatient, after deductible
Routine mammograms Covered in full 10% coinsurance, in-network, after deductible
Allergy testing and treatment Included in office visit 10% coinsurance, in-network after deductible
Chiropractic visits
  • Covered as part of rehabilitation therapy benefit
  • $15 copay
  • Max benefit 30 visits per year - combined with physical and occupational therapy
  • 10% coinsurance, in-network, after deductible
  • 26 visits per year
Hospital - inpatient care 10% coinsurance 10% coinsurance, in-network, after deductible, up to 365 days 
Hospital - outpatient care (including diagnostic services) 10% coinsurance 10% coinsurance, in-network, after deductible
Medical/surgical care (including surgery, anesthesia, technical surgical assistance) 10% coinsurance 10% coinsurance, in-network, after deductible
Emergency medical care
  • $65 copay (waived if admitted)
  • Worldwide coverage
  • 10% coinsurance after deductible
  • $50 copay once deductible and coinsurance max are met
Urgent medical care
  • $45 copay
  • Worldwide coverage
10% coinsurance, in-network, after deductible
Care outside Michigan
  • Covered for urgent care and emergencies, same as in Michigan
  • Most other services covered at 70% after $300 deductible up to $500 maximum
  • Same in U.S. through Blue Card
  • Outside U.S., hospital coverage through Blue Card worldwide
Care outside the network in Michigan
  • Covered for urgent care and emergency care 
Additional 20% out-of-network fee; waived if member has a referral from a Blue Preferred PPO physician
Home health care Covered in full Deductible applies
Skilled nursing facility

No copay. 100 days (can be renewed).

10% coinsurance after deductible; up to 100 days
Hospice Covered in full Deductible applies
Outpatient mental health services $15 copay 10% coinsurance after deductible
Prescription drugs
  • Generic: $10 copay
  • Preferred brand: $40 copay
  • Non-preferred brand: $70 copay
  • Specialty medications: 20% coinsurance, maximum $100 per prescription 
  • Up to 3-month supply available for 2 copays through mail pharmacy service. Use of mail pharmacy service is not required.
  • 20% copay
  • $7 min/$36 max retail pharmacy (1-month supply); $17.50 min/$90 max (3-month supply); additional charge on maintenance drug on or after the 4th refill if not purchased at most cost-effective venue
  • $1,000* individual drug copay max for prescriptions on the formulary; 40% out-of-pocket for non-formulary drugs
Durable medical equipment supplier 20% coinsurance
  • SUPPORT Network supplier in MI - full coverage
  • 20% coinsurance plus difference in cost for non-network supplier in MI
  • Deductible and 10% coinsurance outside Michigan from a Blue participant
  • Deductible and 10% coinsurance plus difference in cost from non-Blue participant
Hearing benefits
  • Hearing and audiometric exams covered in full every 36 months
  • Hearing aid covered in full up to $1,000 per aid every three years
  • 10% coinsurance after deductible
  • 2 hearing aids (purchased same day)
  • Includes exams every 36 months
Out-of-pocket maximum
  • $500 in-network
  • $500 travel benefit
$800 individual*

This comparison is only a summary. For a complete list of plan details, contact Priority Health or BCBSM. Benefit levels are subject to change.

*Members enrolled in a Living Well program have the opportunity to reduce these out-of-pocket maximums.
Last modified: 3/9/2012
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