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Michigan Business Beat | Jennifer Johnston - Physicians Health Plan and Medicare

Michigan Business Beat
October 23, 2023 9:00 AM

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Chris Holman welcomes back Jennifer Johnston who is the Director of Marketing & Sales of Physicians Health Plan Michigan. 

Hear Jennifer and Chris discuss recent news for PHP, and details on the current enrollment period, in the SoundCloud Podcast shared below:
Chris looked to find out several things from Jennifer in this conversation:
 
Tell us about Physicians Health Plan (PHP) announcing its Medicare Advantage plan, University of Michigan Health Advantage (HMO-POS), is expanding its service area to include Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo counties for plan year 2024?Will Medicare beneficiaries in these counties also be able to shop for PHP's new PHP Medicare Advantage PPO plan?
 
How widespread is that available? {answer: throughout PHP Medicare's 17-county service area:...}
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (OEP) began Oct. 15 how long does it run this year, what plans are being enrolled?
Some breaking news yesterday, Physicians Health Plan Earns 4.5 (out of 5) Star Rating for Medicare Advantage Plans Making it a Top Health Plan in Michigan. Tell us about that?
 
PHP shared a pair of press releases on their recent big news:

PHP | University Of Michigan Health Advantage Plan Expands Service Area

Lansing, Mich.— Physicians Health Plan (PHP) announced its Medicare Advantage plan, University of Michigan Health Advantage (HMO-POS), is expanding its service area to include Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo counties for plan year 2024.

Beginning Oct. 1, Medicare beneficiaries who live in Calhoun, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties can shop for University of Michigan Health Advantage (HMO-POS) plans.

In addition, Medicare beneficiaries in these counties can also shop for PHP's new PHP Medicare Advantage PPO plan, which is available throughout PHP Medicare's 17-county service area: Bay, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Livingston, Montcalm, Sanilac, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Tuscola, and Washtenaw. PHP Medicare Advantage (PPO) allows Medicare beneficiaries more flexibility, especially for those who may travel out of state for long periods throughout the year.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (OEP) begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7, 2023. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in a Medicare plan that best fits their healthcare needs. (See original article for more).

PHP | Physicians Health Plan Earns 4.5 (Out Of 5) Star Rating For Medicare Advantage Plans Making It A Top Health Plan In Michigan

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings each year to measure the quality of health and drug services received by consumers.

Lansing, Mich.— Physicians Health Plan (PHP) today announced it has earned a Medicare 4.5 (out of 5) Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid  Services (CMS) for a third consecutive year, making it a top health plan in Michigan. This rating is an indication of access to high quality Medicare Advantage plans offered through PHP Medicare.

The CMS Star Ratings provide quality and performance information to Medicare beneficiaries to assist them in choosing their Medicare health and drug plans during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) which kicks off Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Coverage for beneficiaries begins Jan. 1, 2024.

The Star Ratings Program is consistent with the “Meaningful Measures” framework which focuses on measures related to person-centered care, equity, safety, affordability and efficiency, chronic conditions, wellness and prevention, seamless care coordination, and behavioral health. (see original article for more).

PHP Medicare was awarded 5 stars for customer service for both health plan customer service, drug plan customer service, and getting appointments and care quickly.
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