Medical and Prescription Plans
At Central Michigan University, we prioritize the health and well-being of our faculty and staff, and this page will guide you through the various plans and benefits available to ensure you receive the health coverage you need.
Staff, fixed-term faculty, medical faculty and postdoctoral research fellows
All offered medical plans for these employee groups are PPO (preferred provider organization) plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the largest health insurer in Michigan. Each medical plan is paired with prescription coverage through CVS Caremark, a nationwide pharmacy benefit manager.
BCBS of Michigan
Medical coverage for staff, fixed-term faculty, medical faculty and postdoctoral research fellows.
Phone: 877-284-9840
CVS Caremark
Prescription coverage for staff, fixed-term faculty, medical faculty and postdoctoral research fellows.
Phone: 866-818-6911
| Name | Summary of Benefits | Plan Summary |
|---|---|---|
| PPO2 | SBC | PPO2 Plan Summary |
| HSA Advantage | SBC | HSA Advantage Plan Summary |
| Advantage Plus | SBC | Advantage Plus Plan Summary |
Additional benefits and resources
Regular faculty
Regular Faculty are offered plan options through MESSA (Michigan Education Special Services Association). MESSA is a leader in providing outstanding personal customer service and comprehensive medical and prescription coverage, large networks and doctor choice.
MESSA
Medical and prescription coverage for regular faculty.
Phone: 800-336-0013
| Plan | Summary of benefits | Plan summary |
|---|---|---|
| Choices Saver 300/600 - 3 Tier Rx | SBC | Plan Summary |
| Choices Saver 500/1000 - 5 Tier Rx | SBC | Plan Summary |
| ABC Plan 1 - 3 Tier Rx | SBC | Plan Summary |
| ABC Plan 2 - 5 Tier Rx | SBC | Plan Summary |