September 14, 2023
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska wants to make your renewal easy for you and your employer groups. Here’s a handy guide to keep track of everything you need.
| Date |
Item, form or topic |
Description |
Group size |
| October 1, 2023 |
Group Size Attestation |
Form confirms employer group size and defines whether that group is categorized as small or large. |
Large group, small group |
| November 2, 2023 |
Early bird discount |
Deadline to qualify for the full discount |
Large group |
| November 17, 2023 |
Early bird discount |
Deadline to qualify for the partial discount |
Large group |
| November 23, 2023 |
Business closure |
Thanksgiving holiday |
| November 24, 2023 |
Business closure |
Thanksgiving holiday |
| December 5, 2023 |
ID card delivery |
Recommended enrollment submission date for ID card delivery by January 1, 2024 |
Large group, small group |
| December 5, 2023 |
HSA payment card submission for delivery |
Recommended submission date for financial services documentation for payment card delivery by January 1, 2024 |
Large group, small group |
| December 11, 2023 |
HSA payment card mailed |
Recommended submission date for financial services documentation for payment card mailed by January 1, 2024 |
Large group, small group |
| December 14, 2023 |
Enrollment completion |
Recommended due date for open enrollment readiness and ID card delivery by January 1, 2024 |
Large group, small group |
| December 22, 2023 |
Business closure |
Christmas holiday (Vimly) |
| December 25, 2023 |
Business closure |
Christmas holiday (Premera, Vimly, and Zelis) |
| January 1, 2024 |
Business closure |
New Year’s Day holiday (Premera, Vimly, and Zelis) |
| Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday |
Vimly enrollment files |
Vimly file transmissions occur every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. File transmissions don’t occur on business closure days and are sent the following business day. |