Papa partners with Priority Health

Papa announced its newest partnership with Priority Health to provide “Grandkids On-Demand” for Priority Health’s PriorityMedicare Edge and PriorityMedicare Ideal Medicare Advantage plan members. The launch went live January 1, 2020 and it will be the only insurance plan in Michigan to cover services for seniors such as transportation, technology services and companionship to qualified members.

“We are thrilled to partner with Priority Health and help support their Medicare Advantage PriorityMedicare Edge and PriorityMedicare Ideal members in Michigan for their needs as they age in place. The partnership is exciting for both organizations.” – Founder and CEO Andrew Parker.

Aging in place is becoming more popular with senior citizens. A recent survey from AARP showed that roughly 90% of American seniors wish to live at home for as long as possible. The downside to aging in place is the social isolation it brings. A recent poll from The National Poll on Health Aging found that more than a quarter of its respondents said they only had social contact once a week, or less, with family members they don’t live with, friends and neighbors. Papa’s partnership with Priority Health will give seniors more care and companionship.

“We are excited to be the first health plan in Michigan to provide the unique services which Papa provides. Most people are not used to a health care plan that provides in-home assistance to this degree, which is creating excitement in our Medicare community.” – CEO of Priority Health Joan Budden.