“This is a common sense approach created by listening to what people want and then giving it to them,” said Alison Richards, CEO of the Surest health plan for UnitedHealthcare. “When people hear the details, they often ask, ‘So, what’s the catch?’ I’m happy to say there isn’t one.”
f you think the health care system is too complicated and due for an overhaul, you may be pleasantly surprised by the UnitedHealthcare Surest® health plan, which is designed to help
simplify care by providing upfront cost and coverage information.
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If you think the health care system is too complicated and due for an overhaul, you may be pleasantly surprised by the UnitedHealthcare Surest® health plan, which is designed to help simplify care by providing upfront cost and coverage information.
“This is a common sense approach created by listening to what people want and then giving it to them,” said Alison Richards, CEO of the Surest health plan for UnitedHealthcare. “When people hear the details, they often ask, ‘So, what’s the catch?’ I’m happy to say there isn’t one.”
The goal is to help attract and retain team members, spur productivity, and reduce the incidence of preventable medical events
and costly chronic conditions.
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People who’ve tried the Surest plan usually like it.
Consumers cite ease of use, price clarity and cost savings as some of the top advantages. According to the study, savings were driven by lower medical and pharmacy spending, including fewer outpatient surgeries (12% lower) and laboratory tests (7% lower), as well as savings on emergency room visits (10% lower). At the same time, there was a 30% increase in telehealth use, helping provide improved access and convenience for health care services.
“The plan’s innovative design, including an intuitive digital experience, variable copays and upfront cost and coverage information, is helping promote health equity while enabling consumers to more frequently select the right care, at the right time and in the right setting,” said Dan Kueter, CEO of the UnitedHealthcare commercial business.
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SUREST HEALTH PLAN ELIMINATES DEDUCTIBLES AND HELPS LOWER THE TOTAL COST OF CARE
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Aon’s actuarial analysis compared a cohort of Surest members (derived from Surest’s 2021 and 2022 self-funded and fully insured book of business with complete medical and pharmacy data, plus three months of run-out, and who were not excluded by certain normalizing eligibility and experience restrictions) against a control group (derived from a multi-employer database with matching demographics, geographics, diagnoses, and health comorbidities for the same time period), and utilized Aon’s member-level Cost Efficiency Measurement (CEM) methods. Claim reduction figures apply to the 2022 plan year.
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Surest member survey of self-insured employees of one large plan sponsor, 2019
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What’s different with the Surest health plan?
For starters, your benefits work for you immediately. There’s no deductible to chip away at and no coinsurance to worry about paying weeks after receiving care.
“With many traditional plans, these charges can be financial barriers to care for some members, and they’re often just confusing,” Alison said. “We removed them from the plan to simplify things and help people – and employers – save money.”
Eliminating deductible and coinsurance has helped clarify coverage for people enrolled in the Surest plan. For one large employer, 82% of members reported a better understanding of their Surest plan compared to their previous health plan.
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lower costs for back pain
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Sustained savings were reported for people of all ages and with various chronic conditions, including:
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The other differentiator: Upfront pricing.
Using the Surest app or website, consumers can consider the cost of their care options in advance and review variable co-pays, which may help people select quality, high-value care providers and facilities. This upfront pricing also helps avoid billing surprises that, with a traditional health plan, might show up weeks or months after a service or procedure.
The result is that members may be able to pay up to 54% less out of pocket and receive more effective treatments from quality care providers, as determined by national standardized measures.
“The Surest health plan addresses many of the obstacles that consumers face, including by eliminating complicated math with clear, upfront cost and coverage details,” Alison said. “The plan enables choice and flexibility that can fit personal needs and lifestyles.”
Employers can also save with a Surest plan. A recent third-party study found the Surest health plan led to lower claim costs exceeding $400 per member per year.
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Sustained savings were reported for people of all ages and with various chronic conditions, including:
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