Priority Health Allowing Deductible Transfers for Individuals Switching Insurers During Special Enrollment Period
May 07 2021 - 2:13PM
Business Wire
In support of the Biden administration’s efforts to provide
affordable health coverage to more Americans during the special
enrollment period, Priority Health is allowing individuals to carry
over their current deductible amount to a new plan. This applies to
both new and current members who enroll in a Priority Health plan
during the special enrollment period, which runs through August 15,
2021. While other insurers have agreed to carry over deductible
spending between plan types, Priority Health is the only health
plan in Michigan allowing consumers to bring their deductible with
them if they switch from another insurer.
“Between the extension of the special enrollment period and the
passing of the American Rescue Plan that made Marketplace coverage
significantly more affordable, there is no better time for
Michiganders to get covered,” said Carrie Kincaid, Vice President
of Individual Markets at Priority Health. “We don’t want there to
be any barriers during this special enrollment period, and that is
why we are allowing deductible transfers. This means any money
someone has already paid toward their current plan deductible can
be applied toward their new MyPriority plan deductible.”
Following the announcement of the special enrollment period,
Priority Health pivoted operations to accommodate for new or
current members who were interested in purchasing a MyPriority plan
on the Marketplace. Part of this preparation included making the
decision to allow for deductible transfers. The insurer also
followed guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) and Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial
Services (DIFS) when implementing the health coverage changes under
the American Rescue Plan.
Priority Health is the only plan in Michigan to decrease monthly
premiums in the ACA individual market for the last three years. The
insurer also recently launched innovative virtual-first plan
options in the individual market, making them among the first in
the country to offer this type of product.
For more information on Priority Health or MyPriority plan
options, visit mypriority.com or call an enrollment specialist at
833.412.1208.
About Priority Health:
With over 30 years in business, Priority Health is the second
largest health plan in Michigan offering a broad portfolio of
health benefits options for employer groups and individuals,
including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving more than one
million members each year and offering a network that includes 97
percent of primary care physicians in Michigan, Priority Health
continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer
service, transparency and product innovation. Priority Health is
the smart choice for people seeking affordable, quality health
coverage.
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