Nov. 21, 2023
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Physicians Health Plan Expands to New Counties Across Michigan for Large Group Employers
Lansing, Mich.— Physicians Health Plan (PHP) today announced it has received approval from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) to expand its service area for large group plans.
PHP has added Bay, Huron, Livingston, Montcalm, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola, and Washtenaw counties to their large group HMO service area, in addition to Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Lenawee, and Shiawassee counties.
Large group plans are available to employers with 51 or more full-time equivalent employees who are located in the PHP service area.
No matter which plan type a group chooses, members have access to a statewide network of providers, hospitals, and pharmacies with no referrals required to see an in-network specialist. PHP members also have prescription drug coverage, 24/7 telehealth services, a wellness portal, worldwide coverage for emergency care, as well as extra benefits including discounts on food and dining, entertainment, athletic wear, fitness activities, and more.
All PHP commercial plans provide access to a statewide network of providers and hospitals, including Bronson, Corewell Health, Covenant HealthCare, McLaren, Memorial Healthcare, MyMichigan Health, Sparrow, Trinity (NEW!), University of Michigan Health, and many more.
PHP has also added Huron, Montcalm, and Sanilac to its growing service area for small group employers, in addition to Bay, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Tuscola, and Washtenaw county.
Individuals and families who live in Bay, Clinton, Eaton, Huson, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, Montcalm, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, and Washtenaw counties can enroll in Physicians Health Plan individual plans.
PHP is NCQA accredited for its commercial HMO and POS plans. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations and recognizes clinicians in key clinical areas.
About PHP
At Physicians Health Plan, we exist to improve people’s lives by making healthcare more accessible for the diverse communities we serve. Together with our extensive network of provider partners and hospitals, we provide our members with access to high-quality, affordable healthcare so they can live their best lives. PHP is owned by two of Michigan’s top health systems, University of Michigan Health and Covenant HealthCare, and offers healthcare plans to individuals, employers, and Medicare beneficiaries throughout Michigan.