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From Frustration to Seamless Care: How a Major Health Insurer Upgraded Its Mobile Experience

How OpenForge helped MedMutual make plan information, claims, provider search, and member support easier to use on mobile.
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Snapshot

Figures already published in this case study, restructured for clarity — not new numbers.

$4.3T

Market

95%

of Insurers

80%

of Users

$10M

Avg. Cost per Breach

Industry context

Third-party industry data for context. These are not OpenForge or client results.

37%

Of commercial health-plan members used their insurer's mobile app in the past year, up from 31% in 2024

Source: J.D. Power, 2025

653/1000

Member satisfaction with health-insurer apps, trailing wealth management (794) and P&C insurance (700)

Source: J.D. Power, 2025

MedMutual is among the nation’s oldest and most reputable health insurance providers. To enhance the customer experience and simplify health insurance management, MedMutual teamed up with OpenForge to develop a mobile application offering members secure, on-the-go access to their health plan information and benefits.

U.S. healthcare spending is projected to reach $4.3 trillion by 2028

Are investing in AI and automation to streamline processes

Expect digital self-service options in health insurance apps

Health data breaches due to a lack of maintenance cost an avg. of per incident

The Challenge

Rising consumer expectations and a growing need for on-demand healthcare information prompted MedMutual to streamline member access to coverage details, claims, and provider networks. Key hurdles included:

  • Improving Accessibility: Minimizing reliance on call centers and traditional desktop portals.
  • Enhancing Personalization: Delivering tailored health tips, reminders, and wellness resources.
  • Upholding Security & Compliance: Protecting sensitive health data under stringent regulations.

What Did MedMutual & OpenForge Do?

OpenForge collaborated with MedMutual to create a robust mobile platform that prioritizes both security and ease of use:

  • HIPAA-compliant infrastructure and end-to-end encryption.
  • Intuitive interface for easy navigation.
  • Users can monitor claim statuses and payment details.
  • Instantly accessible ID card for hassle-free medical visits.
  • Geolocation and filtering for nearby doctors, hospitals, and specialists.
  • Compare options by specialty, reviews, and estimated costs.
  • Curated health tips, fitness tracking, and medication reminders.
  • Tailored recommendations based on individual member profiles.
  • Clear app tutorials and responsive in-app support.
  • Ongoing UI/UX improvements informed by member feedback.
  1. Secure, User-Friendly Platform
  2. Comprehensive Plan Management
  3. In-Network Provider Search
  4. Personalized Wellness Features
  5. Frictionless Onboarding & Adoption

The Results

  • A 40% drop in call center inquiries freed resources for other critical areas.
  • Users reported viewing and tracking claims 3X faster, streamlining their overall healthcare experience.
  • User-friendly design contributed to a 95% satisfaction rating.
  • Seamless digital resources and proactive wellness integrations kept members engaged and renewed.
  • Strict data safeguards reinforced MedMutual’s position as a leader in healthcare coverage.
Med Mutual app screen showing ID card, deductible, claims, and wellness tabs.

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