Payer Report Card

This survey is designed to gather information about various health plans in Michigan, for members to use as a guide when contracting with these health plans and for MSMS to use in our advocacy efforts. 

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* 1. On average, how long does a clean, electronic claim take to get paid or denied?

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* 2. On average, how long does it take to get a response on an appealed claim?

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* 3. When contacting a health plan representative, via telephone or email, on average, how long does it take to get a return telephone call or a response to an email?

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* 4. What is the average hold time you must wait until you are able to speak to a person when calling a health plan's provider servicing line?

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* 5. On average, what is the percentage of claims that are accurately adjudicated upon initial submission?

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* 6. When you submit medical documentation to support a claim submission or claim appeal, on the average, how many times do you have to submit the documentation before claim resolution is determined?

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* 7. For claims that require prior authorization, on average, what is the percentage of claims paid upon initial submission?

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* 8. On average, what is the percentage of claims reimbursed accurately according to the patient’s benefit plan? (Proper out-of-pocket costs are applied)

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* 9. On average, what is the percentage of claims processed accurately according to the patient’s benefit plan? (Reimbursed for a service that is covered under the plan)
 

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* 10. Are you able to access the payment/medical policies through the health plan’s website?

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* 11. If so, is it easy or difficult to access/find?

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* 12. On average, how long does it take to complete the prior authorization request for a medical service?

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* 13. On average, how long does it take before you get an approval or denial of authorization for a medical service?

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* 14. Does the health plan use a vendor to process prior authorizations for medical services?

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* 15. On average, how long does it take to complete the prior authorization request for prescription drugs?

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* 16. On average, how long does it take before you get an approval or denial of authorization for prescription drugs?

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* 17. Does the health plan use a vendor to process prior authorizations for prescription drugs?

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* 18. How often does the prior authorization process delay access to medically necessary care?

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* 19. How often does the prior authorization process result in a barrier to care for the patient?

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* 20. Has the administrative burden of the prior authorization process changed in the last five years? (Increased or Decreased)

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* 21. How long does it take to complete the enrollment/re-enrollment application?

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* 22. On average, how long does it take to get a response on a provider enrollment/re-enrollment application?

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* 23. Overall, rate each health plan based on ease of doing business satisfaction. 1 = Extremely Dissatisfied - 5 = Extremely Satisfied

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* 24. Overall, rate each health plan based on problem resolution satisfaction. 1 = Extremely Dissatisfied - 5 = Extremely Satisfied

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* 25. Additional comments...

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