Benefits October 30, 2002

Managed Care Members Are Satisfied

October 30, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Almost half of managed care plan members are highly satisfied with their plan, according to J.D. Power and Associates.
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The study surveyed 27,000 health plan members in 16 major markets.  It  found that nearly 90% of those surveyed indicate their employer provides them with choices when selecting health plans.

More than 45% of members surveyed gave high marks for their overall health care experience.

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Measured were:

  • Out-of-pocket health costs
  • Provider choice
  • Information Provided
  • Approval Process
  • Preventive Services covered under the plan
  • Customer Service Interaction

Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia had the highest satisfaction rating of the 16 major markets with 51% giving approval to their local health plans.

Overall, 44% indicated dissatisfaction with health care cost, specifically:

  • Co-payment for brand-name prescriptions
  • Annual deductible costs
  • Monthly premiums

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