Priority Health: how its network solutions change the renewal conversation.
Priority Health describes itself as a nonprofit health benefits company serving Michigan. Its employer offering includes network solutions that steer members to certain providers, which can lower cost and also change who sees which doctor. This page sets out what the carrier says and the questions we ask before recommending it.
What the carrier says about its employer plans
Who it is
Priority Health describes itself as a nationally recognized nonprofit health benefits company serving 1.3 million members across Michigan.
Network solutions
Priority Health says its network solutions guide members to providers or sites of care that deliver efficient, high-quality and cost-effective care.
Regional partner networks
Its large group page lists Southeast Michigan Partners and West Michigan Partners, available to groups in specified counties.
Corewell Health narrow network
In October 2024 Priority Health announced a narrow network solution built on its integration with Corewell Health.
Performance and centers of excellence
Its network page says new solutions would include a high-performance network plan and a musculoskeletal centers of excellence offering. Confirm what is currently available.
Onsite care
In September 2024 Priority Health and HealthBar announced a partnership for employer onsite health care.
Questions we ask before a Priority Health renewal
Which network tier are you on?
Tiered and narrow networks change cost by provider. We show how your employees’ usage falls across tiers.
Do your employees live in the partner counties?
Regional networks fit some groups well and others poorly. We map where your people live and work.
What does a narrower network save, and who pays for it?
Savings can come with disruption. We weigh both before recommending a narrow option.
What is the renewal built from?
We separate trend, your own claims and enrollment mix before accepting a number.
Priority Health questions from Michigan employers
What is a narrow network?
A narrow network limits covered providers to a smaller group in exchange for lower premiums. The trade-off is fewer choices, so we check who in your group would be affected.
Which Michigan counties do the partner networks cover?
Priority Health lists eligible counties on its large group network page and they can change. Confirm current availability with the carrier for your group.
Is the Corewell Health integrated network available to every employer?
Not necessarily. It is a specific network solution with its own eligibility, so confirm it at quote.
Are the network solutions current?
The carrier’s page was last updated in January 2025 when we reviewed it, so confirm what is offered now.
Can CFH quote Priority Health?
Yes. CFH can include Priority Health in a market test; availability depends on your size, county, funding and timing.
Where these details come from.
Priority Health: Large group network solutions: regional and tiered network descriptions.
Priority Health: Integrated narrow network announcement: Corewell Health narrow network.
Priority Health: About us: nonprofit status and membership.
Carrier statements are the carrier’s own and can change; confirm current plans, counties and availability with your quote.
Send us your renewal.
We’ll tell you whether it looks competitive, where we see opportunity, and the five questions we’d put to your carrier. No cost, and no obligation to move anything.
The renewal letter
Your current plan summary
Contribution split by tier
Enrolled counts by tier
Four documents — two more if your group is 50 or more. Nothing else; every extra one is a reason to postpone.