- Bright Health brings its unique "Care Partner Health Plan" model to Ohio's seniors.
- Medicare Advantage plans to be offered in Cincinnati, Springfield, Youngstown and Toledo regions to optimize the extensive reach and service offerings of the Mercy Health network.
Today, Bright Health announced its plan to offer Medicare Advantage plans in Cincinnati, Springfield, Youngstown and Toledo, making Ohio the newest market addition to Bright Health’s exclusive Care Partner Health Plan collaborations. Bright Health filed paperwork with the federal government to begin offering 2019 Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio during this fall’s annual enrollment period.
Bright Health is partnering with Mercy Health, whose clinically integrated network coordinates effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients today. This partnership provides Bright Health customers with access to Mercy Health’s provider network, offering seamless care delivery to ensure high quality medical care at lower costs. Mercy Health has 20 hospitals and more than 2,700 primary and specialty care providers at 500 locations across Ohio. This unique collaboration between Bright Health and Mercy Health offers Medicare Advantage plans to Ohioans that are affordable, provide comprehensive benefits, and achieve real outcomes using data-driven, clinically-coordinated care.
“Bright Health is excited to have the opportunity to meet the healthcare needs of hardworking Ohioans,” said Bob Sheehy, Bright Health’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “Over the past decade, we have been witnessing an evolving healthcare delivery landscape, marked by consolidation of small, independent providers into large, comprehensive health systems. Mercy Health, with its proven track record of providing superior, personalized care more than 6.8 million times each year is the perfect partner for our Ohio market entry. Our Care Partner Health Plans put consumers first and eliminate the friction that has existed between providers and insurers in the past, allowing our members to focus on what really matters – their health.”
“We are excited by the partnership between Mercy Health and Bright Health for their Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio,” said Tom Golias, Chief Managed Care Officer of Mercy Health. “Collaborating with Bright Health, as their Care Partner of choice, gives our Medicare patients an excellent, high-value health insurance option that marries convenience and best-in-class care. At Mercy Health, we are dedicated to expanding access to our network through unique partnerships like this, setting a new standard in service for the people of Ohio.”
Bright Health received conditional approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its Ohio Medicare Advantage plans. Starting with the 2019 plan year, Bright Health intends to offer Medicare Advantage plans to Ohio residents in the Cincinnati, Springfield, Youngstown and Toledo areas via its website, www.BrightHealthplan.com, its call center, broker partners and the Medicare.gov website.
Date: July 24, 2018
Source: CISION