PriorityMedicare is the only Michigan plan to earn 5-star rating 2 years in a row

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(Business Wire)--
Priority Health`s Medicare plan was recognized with a 5-star rating by the
Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is the only plan in Michigan
to earn the top rating two years in a row. The rating was published in the CMS
annual Medicare & You handbook mailed to all Medicare beneficiaries prior to the
Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 annual enrollment period. Medicare beneficiaries through a
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey determine
the rating.

"This rating is a testament to our ability to provide Michigan with access to
excellent and affordable health care," said Kimberly K. Horn, president and
chief executive officer for Priority Health. "Medicare beneficiaries can be
confident when they select a Priority Health plan, that they are getting the
best value available."

Priority Health`s Medicare Advantage plans vary in price based on where
individuals live and what benefits they need. Those individuals eligible for
Medicare may choose from four Medicare Advantage plans or a prescription-drug
plan Priority Health offers, including:

* PriorityMedicare ValueSM - offers the lowest monthly premiums, making it ideal
for those individuals who don`t use their medical benefits very often.
* PriorityMedicareSM - offers a slightly higher premium than PriorityMedicare
Value with lower copays and out-of-pocket costs.
* PriorityMedicare PlusSM - offers medical coverage that`s similar to
PriorityMedicare with enhanced prescription-drug coverage in the Medicare Part D
coverage gap, called the "donut hole."
* PriorityMedicare ChoiceSM is the newest and most comprehensive Medicare
Advantage plan offered by Priority Health.

In addition to Priority Health`s Medicare Advantage plans, it also provides
several Medigap options and a prescription drug plan.

Priority Health's Medicare Advantage plans are available in 31 counties
including Allegan, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Cass, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse,
Hillsdale, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Leelanau, Livingston,
Manistee, Mecosta, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland,
Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Roscommon, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wexford counties.

All Priority Health Medicare Advantage plans offer:

* Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage with no deductible
* Low out-of-pocket costs
* Preventive care
* Worldwide emergency and urgent care coverage
* Local in-Michigan customer service

For more information, visit prioritymedicare.com.

About Priority Health

Priority Health is a nationally recognized health benefits company based in
Michigan. It serves more than half a million people with a broad portfolio of
products including commercial and government health plans. As a nonprofit,
Priority Health has been dedicated to providing all people access to affordable
health care for more than 20 years. It continues to be recognized as one of
America`s Best Health Plans by U.S. News & World Report and NCQA.

Amy Miller, Priority Health
616 464-8571 or 800 942-0954

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