Member programs | Provider | Priority Health (2024)

We're committed to keeping our providers informed and our patients healthy and engaged. Below is a menu of additional health benefits, wellness opportunities and discounts available to the patients you serve.

Note
: where commercial plans are marked eligible, not all member plans may qualify, depending on whether or not employer groups opted out of said programs.

Program Eligible plans Criteria About the program Cost to member How is the member informed? Behavioral health self care
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
An online mental health tool powered by Teladoc Health that offers coping tools, inspirational resources, community support and one-on-one coaching for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stress and chronic pain. $0 Members sign upon their own or their care manager may refer them Care after inpatient admission
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
Members with a risk of 8-10%+ of having a 30-day unplanned readmission A 30-day program aimed at preventing readmission by connecting members to PCPs for follow-up and providing education on condition and medication. $0 Outreach by Priority Health care manager Care management
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

Members are proactively targeted using Johns Hopkins ACG model. All D-SNP members have a care manager.

Children with special needs who need extra support

Care managers educate patients with complex medical needs on disease self-management, assist with coordination of care and navigating the health care system, and connect patients with social, medical and behavioral health care to reduce avoidable hospital admissions, readmissions and emergency department visits.

$0 Priority Health care manager Community Care Management
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicare
Members who are at risk of rehospitalization and/or have experienced psychosocial barriers accessing outpatient therapy.

Community Care Management is a program that offers individuals and families time-sensitive treatment and support to help avert a crisis or allow for a successful transition back home after a mental health hospitalization.

Based on members’ outpatient mental health benefit. Priority Health care manager Companion care
  • D-SNP
  • Medicare
Papa connects college students (Papa Pals®) to Medicare members with chronic conditions who need assistance with transportation, house chores, technology, companionship and other services. $0 Priority Health care manager Diabetes management program
  • Commercial
  • Individual
  • Medicare
Members 18 or older with type 2 diabetes who are not pregnant A digital diabetes management program called Livongo®, now owned by Teladoc Health, that provides a personalized experience for our members to better manage their type 2 diabetes. It includes telephonic health coaching, an app with 24/7 monitoring and support, a blood glucose meter that offers real-time feedback and unlimited test strips, a Bluetooth-connected weight scale and a blood pressure cuff. $0 Referral email, Priority Health care manager Diabetes prevention program
  • Commercial
  • Individual
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
Members diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Learn more. A one-year virtual program that helps patients with healthy lifestyle changes like eating healthy, exercising and managing stress. The program provides a coach, lessons and access to a peer support group. Virtual DDP programs are available to commercial and individual members, which also provide a scale. $0 Program outreach email, Priority Health care manager In-home chronic disease care
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
Members in advanced stages of chronic disease In-home care management and care coordination through Tandem365® to help patients in advanced stages of chronic disease remain in their home for as long as safely possible. $0 Priority Health care manager or Tandem365 care team
In-home health assessments
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
A health care provider visits the member in their home and reviews medical history, medications and answers questions. All results from the visit are shared with their primary care provider. $0 Member informationor outreach from Signify Health to schedule a visit
Over-the-counter allowance
  • D-SNP
  • Some Medicare members (not all Medicare plans offer OTC benefits)

D-SNP membersget $222 per quarter to spend on over-the-counter items.

D-SNP Advantage members get $106 per month to spend on over-the-counter items.

SomeMedicare membersget $40-100 per quarter or $26-35 per month, depending on their plan.

$0

Advanced illness care
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
Members in advanced stages of chronic disease A variety of Advanced Illness Care programs provide in-home care, services and supports are available to members in advanced stages of chronic disease.

$0

Priority Health care manager or Advanced Illness Program care team member

Pathways Community Connections
  • D-SNP
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

Community health workers connect high risk patients to medical, social and behavioral health services to reduce risk factors.
$0
Priority Health care manager
Personal emergency response for falls
  • D-SNP
  • Commercial
  • Individual
  • Medicare
Members with high risk for falls or a history of falling.
Members who are at high risk of falling receive a device that detects if they fall, and alerts an emergency contact of their choice, or 911. This benefit package includes in-home or mobile GPS equipment, installation support, onboarding welcome call, 24/7 monitoring, and member services that include social care. $0
Priority Health care manager
Postnatal support
  • Commercial
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
All memberswith a child under six months old
PriorityBABY™ isa program designed to support children and their caregivers during a child’s first two years. It is a continuation of the successful PriorityMOM program (see below) and includes health care information, gifts and incentives.
$0
Pregnancy support
  • Commercial
  • Individual
  • Medicaid
Pregnant members
PriorityMOM™ supports expectant mothers in their pregnancy journey. The goal is to reduce OB costs, preterm births, postpartum readmissions and improve health outcomes for mom and baby.
$0
Prescription discount program
  • Commercial
  • Individual
Price Assure®and PriceMyMeds® ensure our commercial members get the lowest available price for their prescriptions, without any hassle. Learn how Price Assure works. Priority Health Connect
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicare

With attention to social determinants of health, this program connects members with free and reduced-cost programs and social services. Members can search for resources like housing support, legal assistance, access to health foods and childcare, within their zip code. This online platform is powered by Aunt Bertha®
$0
Priority Health care manager
Remote health condition monitoring
  • Commercial
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicare
Members who meet clinical criteria for telemonitoring (i.e. congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes) Members who need close clinical monitoring are provided devices specific to their illness, like a blood pressure cuff, scale or pulse oximeter. $0 Priority Health care manager Second medical opinions
  • Commercial
Available for select procedures, depending on the member's plan. 2nd.MD® provides members a second medical opinion for certain procedures or surgeries. Members get peace of mind through a consultation with an objective, third-party network of leading specialists. The member is the primary point of contact between their original doctor and the 2nd.MD doctor. The member will receive a written document with the 2nd.MD consult summary that can be shared with their original doctor. $0 Members are contacted directly by 2nd.MD when they are eligible to participate. A member may also be referred by a Priority Health care manager. If they choose, members may proactively reach out to 2nd.MD for a second medical opinion. Transportation
  • D-SNP
  • Individual
  • Medicare
SafeRide® covers up to 30 one-way trips per calendar year to take members to and from health-related locations such as network providers and pharmacies. Each one-way trip is limited to 40 miles. $0

Member account or customer service.

Members will need a referral code.

Travel coverage
  • Commercial
  • Individual
  • Medicare

Global emergency medical services for members powered by Assist America®. If someone becomes ill or injured while traveling more than 100 miles from home, Assist America provides support with medical referrals, monitoring, evacuation, repatriation and much more. $0

Member account or customer service.

Members will need a referral code.

Member programs | Provider | Priority Health (2024)

FAQs

Does Priority Health require prior authorization? ›

We require prior authorization for certain services and procedures. To request prior authorization, you must submit clinical documentation in writing that explains why the proposed procedure or service is medically necessary.

How many members are in Priority Health? ›

We're a nationally recognized nonprofit health benefits company focused on improving the health and lives of one million members across Michigan.

Are Cigna and Priority Health the same? ›

Priority Health is an independent company and not an affiliate of Cigna. Any Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company.

How do I find my Priority Health member ID? ›

Log in to your member account. Under Plan information, click View your plan ID. Scroll down and click Request card. Follow the instructions to verify your address and order your member ID card.

Why would insurance deny a prior authorization? ›

What to do if prior authorization is denied. The common reasons for an insurance company to deny a PA include procedures and medications not indicated for the diagnosis, off-label use of the medications, or generics available when a brand name is requested.

Do you need a referral for specialist Priority Health? ›

You'll choose a primary care physician (PCP) in the network to coordinate your care. You typically don't need a referral to see a specialist, but your doctor can sometimes help you get in to see one more quickly.

Is Priority Health owned by Spectrum health? ›

Spectrum Health's subsidiaries included hospitals, treatment facilities, urgent care facilities, as well as physician practices that served the western Michigan area. Priority Health was a subsidiary health plan with one million members.

Does Priority Health cover massage therapy? ›

Priority Health's MyPriority® Holistic, through a partnership with American Specialty Health Networks (ASH), provides coverage for acupuncture to treat a medical condition and medical massage services in addition to a traditional care plan as well as free virtual visit care and cash rewards for staying active.

Is Priority Health only in Michigan? ›

What should I do? A: Your Priority Health insurance can be used at any outside of Michigan facility in the U.S. However, your provider may not be familiar with Priority Health if they are located outside of Michigan.

Who did Priority Health merge with? ›

Total Health Care and Priority Health announce the completion of a merger, allowing the companies to work together to provide improved care and access for current and future members.

What is a Tier 1 provider for Cigna? ›

Tier 1 includes all physicians who have earned the Cigna Care Designation, although it is important to note that not all Tier 1 providers have the Cigna Care Designation. Cigna Care Designation is a program that distinguishes physicians in certain specialties who meet specific quality and cost-efficiency measures.

What is the new name for Cigna? ›

KEY TAKEAWAYS. Cigna is rebranding its holding company's name to The Cigna Group, with subsidiary brands becoming Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. The move comes on the heels of other payers like Anthem and Humana similarly rebranding or restructuring in 2022.

How many members does Priority Health have? ›

We're a nationally recognized nonprofit health benefits company focused on improving the health and lives of one million members across Michigan.

How do I know my Priority Pass membership? ›

You can find your membership number on the front of your membership card or any communications you've received directly from us. Your membership expiry date can be found on the front of your membership card.

Is group number the same as member ID? ›

Member ID Number: identifies you, the insured. Group number: Identifies your employer plan. Each employer choses a package for their employees based on price, or types of coverage. This is identified through the group number.

Who is required to obtain a prior authorization for a service or procedure? ›

If your health care provider is in-network, they will start the prior authorization process. If you don't use a health care provider in your plan's network, then you are responsible for obtaining the prior authorization.

Does Priority Health use EviCore? ›

eviCore will manage authorizations for Priority Health Commercial, Medicaid and Medicare members. How can I initiate a prior authorization request? authorization may be received. Prior authorization can also be obtained via phone at 844-303- 8456.

What triggers a prior authorization? ›

The prior authorization process begins when a service prescribed by a patient's physician is not covered by their health insurance plan. Communication between the physician's office and the insurance company is necessary to handle the prior authorization.

What does it mean when a prior authorization is not required? ›

This means the plan does not require prior authorization or premedical review. In these cases, it is going to be up to the physician or physician practice to decide if the patient meets the payor guidelines per local coverage determination policies.

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