Fourteen different health insurers, some of which are run by health systems, have applied to sell health plans on Michigan's health insurance exchange, according to a Detroit News report.
The 14 insurance companies will look to gain business among Michigan's 1.3 million uninsured people. Enrollment for exchange plans begins in October and goes into effect Jan. 1. The following insurers have applied to sell plans but still must be approved by state and federal officials:
• Alliance Health and Life Insurance Co.
• Blue Care Network of Michigan
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• Consumers Mutual Insurance of Michigan, which is a CO-OP
• Health Alliance Plan
• Humana Medical Plan of Michigan
• McLaren Health Plan
• Meridian Health Plan of Michigan
• Molina Healthcare of Michigan
• Physicians Health Plan
• Priority Health
• Priority Health Insurance Co.
• Total Health Care USA
• UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance Co.
BCBS of Michigan has sent out a request for proposal to hospitals and physician practices who are interested in being in the provider network of two of its exchange plans, according to a Crain's Detroit Business report.
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