Eligible employees choose from two medical plan options - a traditional PPO plan or a High Deductible health plan (HDHP) - administered by Automated Benefits Services (ABS). These medical plan options support Bronson’s goals of fostering a culture of wellness, reducing healthcare expenses, and having you take an active role in personal health management. Read through the items on the Documents tab to understand the difference between these plans.​

Need help choosing?

Both are great plans. Use ALEX, our interactive, online benefits counselor, to help you decide which is right for you! Visit ALEX here

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No matter the medical plan you select, there are no restrictions on the choice of providers. However, members who visit a Bronson provider or Bronson facility will receive the most cost savings. If you are unable to find a Bronson provider for a medical service, utilize the Blue Cross Blue Shield network​ for network discounts and savings. If your Bronson provider refers you to another provider for a service, check before your appointment to understand if they participate in the Bronson network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or if it will be 'out of network.'

Medicare Coordination

You and your spouse may be enrolled in a Bronson medical plan, regardless of age, for as long as you are eligible for medical benefits at Bronson. This may impact your decision to enroll in Medicare beginning at age 65.

Have you enrolled in Medicare?

Please notify HR Benefits so Medicare coverage can be coordinated with your Bronson medical coverage. Additionally, if you are enrolled in Bronson's High Deductible health plan (HDHP), you may not contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) while enrolled in any parts of Medicare, per the IRS. You may use funds in an existing or prior HSA, but you cannot contribute funds from your paycheck into an HSA while enrolled in Medicare, which also excludes you from the quarterly HSA employer contribution that Bronson provides.

Bronson benefits staff are not able to speak to Medicare coverage and offer the following resources as a place to start with questions near your 65th birthday:

• Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
• Department of Labor's Retirement Toolkit
• For questions about enrolling in Medicare, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or visit socialsecurity.gov. ​​
• Contact a local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to get free personalized counseling on Medicare coverage, claims, appeals, and help for people with limited income and resources. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.gov/contacts or visit shiptacenter.org to get the phone number of your local SHIP.​