The MDA Health Plan Open Enrollment is Fast Approaching, Oct. 1

Open Enrollment for the MDA Health Plan begins Oct. 1 and concludes Nov. 15 for benefits effective Jan. 1, 2018. The open enrollment period is the only time you can change your plan design, the number of hours employees must work to be eligible for the plan, the waiting period to join the plan, how much you contribute to the plan and when employees are terminated from the plan after they leave your employment.
With nearly 4,000 participants, the self-insured MDA Health Plan is now in its third year, having been established for MDA members and their employees in late 2014. No matter what happens to health insurance on the federal level, the MDA Health Plan will continue. Because our plan is self-insured and owned by participating MDA members, there is tremendous flexibility in plan designs. Importantly, the plan is able to respond quickly to market conditions. In this era of uncertainty, be assured that the MDA Health Plan will continue to be your go-to resource to meet your health care needs in the future.
In early July, rate renewal certifications for 2018 were mailed to participating practices. We use this information to confirm eligibility, non-discrimination compliance and to prepare your rate and plan renewal package for 2018. It is important that you complete and return this information to us no later than Sept. 16. Early submitters receive their information sooner and have more time to evaluate choices.
If you are new to the MDA Health Plan or are considering joining, there’s never been a better time. There is a wide variety of affordable plans to fit the needs of your entire practice. MDA members who are employers can establish an MDA Health Plan for their group at any time and your employees can join during the initial enrollment period or if they have a subsequent qualifying event. If you are an MDA member who is not an employer or who practices in an office that is not participating in the MDA Health Plan, rest assured, we have a health insurance solution for you. MDA Insurance can help you obtain an individual health insurance plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
To find the health insurance solutions that are right for you, your staff and your family, please call MDA Insurance at 877-906-9924.