Enhanced Medigap plans

New plans offer better hospice benefits and lower premiums

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – June 16, 2010) Priority Health announced today it will begin offering enhanced Medigap (Medicare Supplement insurance) plans. The new plans, which are available to all Michigan residents, will offer better hospice benefits and lower premiums.

"Priority Health’s Medicare programs are some of the fastest growing plans in the State," said Kimberly K. Horn, president and CEO for Priority Health. "The reason is simple – we continue to develop health care options that individuals are looking for and delivering high quality care and service. We are the only plan in Michigan to earn a 5-star quality rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid services two years in a row."

Medigap plans are designed to fill the gaps in medical expenses that Original Medicare Part A and Part B don’t cover. Priority Health Medigap plans protect members from large medical bills with reliable, easy-to-understand coverage. Individuals who participate in "Original Medicare" are covered for many hospital and medical expenses. But the deductibles, copays and coinsurance can add up. To avoid paying for costly "gaps" in Original Medicare, many use Medigap plans to help with expenses.

Priority Health's new enhanced Medigap plans include A, D, F and N. Medicare-eligible individuals may enroll in a Medigap plan at any time.

Individuals who want to learn more about Priority Health Medigap plans or Medicare Advantage plans have several options:

• Go to the new Priority Health Medicare website, www.prioritymedicare.com.
• Call Priority Health toll-free at 800 852-9780 for information or to request a free copy of the book Medicare Advantage for Dummies, which includes tools and resources to help readers understand Medicare.
• Contact your local Priority Health agent.

About Priority Health:
Priority Health is an award-winning health benefits company recognized for its innovative solutions that improve health, lower costs and increase patient satisfaction. The company provides more than 600,000 people with a broad portfolio of products including commercial, Medicaid and Medicare health plans. As a nonprofit, with a mission to make healthcare obtainable for all, Priority Health's customers enjoy a seamless healthcare experience. It continues to be rated as one of America’s Best Health Plans by U.S. News & World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance.