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December 2023

New MESSA medical plan takes effect Jan. 1

The Michigan Education Special Services Association, commonly known as MESSA, is launching a new medical plan, effective Jan. 1, 2024, called MESSA Balance+.

MESSA Balance+ is a high-deductible health plan featuring copayments for office visits and coinsurance for medical services. It also comes with a prescription plan that includes a mix of copayments and coinsurance, plus an extensive list of free preventive medications. It’s eligible for a health savings account and includes MESSA’s bundle of supplemental plans — accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity.

Because of the unique out-of-pocket cost structure of MESSA Balance+, be sure to check benefits before providing services to MESSA members.

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