Priority Health has announced plans to become the governing member of Group Health Cooperative of Eau Clair
CHICAGO – July 24th, 2025 - Priority Health, a Michigan-based health plan, has announced plans to become the governing member of Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, a nonprofit health plan serving members in Wisconsin. The agreement marks Priority Health’s expansion into Wisconsin and its evolution into a four-state health plan.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
About the Companies Involved:
Kaufman Hall’s Role:
Kaufman Hall is serving as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire.
About Priority Health:
Priority Health is the second-largest health plan in Michigan and the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the nation, offering an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving more than 1.3 million members each year in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, Priority Health offers a broad network of primary care physicians. Priority Health continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer service, transparency and product innovation.
About Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire:
Founded in 1972, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire is a nonprofit, member-focused health plan serving approximately 61,000 members across Wisconsin, including Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries, commercial employer groups, and state employees.