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. |