New Medigap plans released
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – June 29, 2010) Priority Health has begun offering new enhanced Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans. The new plans offer more benefits and several are offered at a lower premium.
"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 while delivering high quality care and service. We are the only plan in Michigan to earn a 5-star (excellent) quality rating for our Medicare Advantage plans from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid services two years in a row."
Priority Health's new enhanced Medigap plans include A, D, F and N. Each plan now covers inpatient respite care and prescription drugs as part of the hospice coverage.Individuals who are Medicare-eligible may enroll in any of its Medigap plans. The best time to enroll is during the open enrollment period - a one-time-only 6-month period that starts the first month you are covered under Medicare Part B. You must be age 65 or older.
Medigap plans are designed to help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn't cover. Individuals who participate in "Original Medicare" are covered for many hospital and medical expenses. However, they are still responsible for paying deductibles, copays and coinsurance. Medigap plans help cover these types of expenses.
Individuals who want to learn more about Medicare or Medigap plans have several options:
- Go to the Plans area of this website.
- Call Priority Health toll-free at 800 852-9780 to request free information about our Medigap plans or a free copy of the book Medicare Advantage for Dummies.
- 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 health care obtainable for all, Priority Health's customeers enjoy a seamless health care 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.