About University of Michigan Health Plan
History
More than 40 years ago, our local health system and a group of physicians laid the foundation for a health plan that would eventually provide quality health care to thousands of members in mid-Michigan and beyond. Physicians Health Plan, now called University of Michigan Health Plan (UM Health Plan), has proudly helped individuals, families, and employer groups access the care they need to live their best lives.
We believe our plans and our people have made a positive impact on the communities we serve. But like many health plans, UM Health Plan has experienced significant financial losses over the past few years. Despite efforts to maintain the plan, a variety of factors have made it unsustainable to continue offering the high level of service our members deserve.
Therefore, coverage through UM Health Plan will end Dec. 31, 2025.* We will continue to honor the terms of all current health insurance contracts for services rendered through that date.
We encourage all members, employers, agents, and providers to review the Frequently Asked Questions in their respective sections of our website. From all of us at UM Health Plan, it has been our pleasure and privilege to serve you.
*Coverage for select employer groups end on Jan. 31, 2026. If you are covered under an employer group plan, please contact your employer for more information about when your coverage will end.
Governance
UM Health Plan's Medicare product is governed by a board of directors which is responsible for establishing and overseeing corporate policy, and it is supported by designated committees covering areas such as operations, quality improvement, care coordination, finance, credentialing and pharmacy and therapeutics.
UM Health Plan Medicare Board
- Sharon Williams, President & Chief Executive Officer, University of Michigan Health Plan
- Keith Dickey, Chief Strategy Officer, Michigan Medicine
- Kevin Albosta, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Covenant HealthCare
- Richard A. Bruner, CCM, Michigan State University
- Margaret Dimond, Regional President, University of Michigan
- Audrey Fan, MD, University of Michigan
- John Pirich, J.D, Michigan State University
- Kim Ross, Chief Government Relations Officer, University of Michigan
- Eric Strucko, Chief Financial Officer, University of Michigan
Our Truths
Every organization knows what they do: the services they offer, the products they sell, their title at work. But only great organizations know why they exist or why anyone should care.
At UM Health Plan, we exist to improve people’s lives by making health care more accessible for the diverse communities we serve. Together with our extensive network of provider partners and hospitals, we provide our members access to quality, affordable healthcare so they can live their best lives.
Our shared values – our truths – guide our decisions to collectively move us toward fulfilling our why. As our organization continues to grow and adapt to the everchanging needs of our members, provider partners, and associates, so too will our approach to fulfilling our why.
WHAT we do
We help people access quality, affordable healthcare to ensure they receive the care they need.
HOW we do it
We put people first.
As a provider-sponsored health plan, we are committed to making health care more accessible for the diverse communities we serve. Together with our extensive network of provider partners and hospitals, we help our members access quality, affordable health care so they can live their best lives.
We lead with integrity.
We have an unwavering commitment to hold ourselves and each other accountable and to follow through on our commitments.
We work together to solve problems.
We work together to solve complex problems within our company and across the healthcare system to make lives better. We share information, identify gaps in processes, and collaborate to develop solutions.
We empower ourselves and each other.
We use our skills and collective resources to achieve greater productivity and better outcomes. We seek clarity, share responsibility, and give and receive honest feedback to ensure our collective success.
WHY we do it
To make lives better
We help people access quality, affordable health care throughout their health journey to help them live their best life.
