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New Design for Premera Employer News | 12/18/2023
Visit and bookmark our new page to find the latest updates and exciting new changes
Network Update, Eastern Washington | 11/16/2023
We will keep you informed as negotiations continue so you are aware of our progress
Stay Healthy this Season | 11/16/2023
One of the best ways to protect your health is to stay up to date with your vaccinations—whether you’re protecting yourself from the flu, COVID-19, or RSV
5 things to know about COVID, flu, and RSV | 10/19/2023
With COVID, the flu, and RSV having similar symptoms, it can be difficult to know if you should get a test, quarantine, or just take it easy. Here are 10 things to know that will help your employees navigate their symptoms
Reminder: Open Enrollment Materials Are Available in B’link | 10/19/2023
We offer several resources in two convenient packages in the B’link employee communications center
Kinwell Yakima Location to Close | 10/19/2023
By realigning our resources, Kinwell can focus on growing the capacity of remaining clinics to provide excellent primary care to more Premera Blue Cross members across Washington
Setting Up Workplace Program for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines | 9/21/2023
On Tuesday, September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved two mRNA vaccines, from Pfizer and Moderna, for those 6 months and older
Sports Physicals? Routine Vaccines? There’s Kinwell for That. | 9/21/2023
Head to Kinwell for your annual checkup, sports physical, and routine vaccines including your annual flu shot
Sales Confirmation Changes | 9/21/2023
Some positive updates have been made to streamline the sales confirmation process
Premera Speakers at Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference | 9/21/2023
Nicole Horgan and Dr. Josephine Young will speak on the importance of mental health in the workplace
Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 9/21/2023
Federal law requires employer groups to notify employees and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable
2021 CAA Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation | 9/21/2023
Important details on Premera’s approach to the requirement ahead of the 12/31/2023 due date
Expanded Online Enrollment and Billing Changes Coming Soon | 8/21/2023
Premera is giving more groups access to the billing and payment features within the Enrollment Center
Five Things to Know about Provider Contract Renewal Discussions | 8/21/2023
Rising healthcare costs pass directly to our participating employers and their employees, which is why Premera strongly advocates on our customers’ behalf
Preventing Hypertension and Protecting Your Heart’s Health | 7/18/2023
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans; however, you can lower your risk by preventing or addressing hypertension and making small lifestyle changes
Introducing The New Digital Newsfeed | 7/18/2023
For groups who have a fully insured plan. The Digital Newsfeed provides qualifying members with timely notifications to their mobile phone designed to help them stay connected with their health plan and better manage their care
Preventive Service Updates Rolled Out July 1 | 7/18/2023
Updates to our preventive care benefits began July 1, 2023, or as groups renew, for all members with non-grandfathered health plans
Premera Launches a New, Educational Video Series: Healthcare Asks | 7/18/2023
Through this new video series, we hope to demystify confusing healthcare concepts and foster greater understanding amongst our members
Communications with Providers May be Charged as a Telehealth Visit | 7/18/2023
University of Washington Medicine recently announced that some communications between patients and providers may be billed to the patient or their insurance
Lunch ‘n’ Learn about Kinwell | 6/15/2023
Want to learn more about Kinwell primary care centers?
YMCA Navigators bring holistic health to communities | 6/15/2023
Recently, Premera invested in supporting and growing the YMCA's group of Community Health Navigators
Avoid the emergency room: DispatchHealth offers in-home acute care | 6/15/2023
The Premera Blue Cross provider network includes DispatchHealth, which offers in-home acute services for Premera members
Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention | 6/15/2023
Share easy tips that remind your employees how to protect their skin
Premera and UW Medicine, new multi-year agreement reached | 6/15/2023
The new contract allows members across all Premera lines of business to retain in-network access with all UW Medicine-affiliated providers and facilities
How to Start Conversations about Mental Health at Work | 5/18/2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Be a part of shifting the narrative surrounding mental health in the workplace by creating a #StigmaFree environment
A New Path to Address Nursing Shortages | 5/18/2023
Premera invested $1.8 million to help four Washington colleges establish a new educational pathway to help nurses further their education
May is Mental Health Awareness Month | 4/20/2023
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health
COVID-19 PHE Requirements Ending May 11, 2023 | 4/20/2023
Read the latest updates on requirements related to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ending
Premera Blue Cross and EvergreenHealth have reached an agreement | 4/20/2023
After a long negotiation, EvergreenHealth has come to terms with Premera Blue Cross and rescinded their termination
Proposed Bill Would Impose Fines on Payors and Providers for Exceeding Growth Benchmark | 4/20/2023
House Bill 1508 would give the Health Care Cost Transparency Board the authority to levy fines against medical providers and health insurers who exceed the established growth benchmark
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Treated at Kinwell | 4/20/2023
Every week more Premera members head to Kinwell for their advanced primary care needs and there’s still room to grow
ConnectYourCare Is Optum Financial | 4/20/2023
New name, same patient-first service
EvergreenHealth Contract Negotiations: Contract Ending April 1 | 3/16/2023
Premera has been negotiating in good faith with EvergreenHealth for several months and we’ll continue to do so. We believe a reasonable solution can be reached and customers deserve an agreement that will preserve access to affordable, quality healthcare
2023 HSA Contribution Limits | 3/16/2023
For groups who offer a high-deductible health plan, you may want to share the new 2023 contribution limits with your employees who have a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account (HSA)
AIM Specialty Health Changed Name to Carelon Medical Benefits Management | 3/16/2023
The change is the result of AIM joining the Carelon healthcare services company. This transition is a name change only; it will not impact the way Premera gets prior authorizations or the way the company will work with our providers
No Surprises Act - Update on Air Ambulance Data Collection (AADC) | 3/16/2023
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) delays deadline for reporting pending final rule
Kinwell Primary Clinics Just for Premera Members | 3/16/2023
Two new locations are now open in Federal Way and Bellingham
Update: EvergreenHealth Contract Negotiations | 2/16/2023
EvergreenHealth officials have notified Premera that it intends to not renew its health plan contracts with Premera Blue Cross for all lines of business effective April 1, 2023
Dr. Mia Wise Appointed President of Kinwell Medical Group | 2/16/2023
Dr. Wise will continue Kinwell’s mission to create a truly unique healthcare experience for Premera members
Kinwell Launches Virtual Care Statewide | 2/16/2023
The new Kinwell virtual care program will provide Premera members more opportunities to access primary care and behavioral health services
No Surprises Act - Air Ambulance Reporting | 2/16/2023
Premera to submit Air Ambulance reporting as required by the No Surprises Act
Biden Administration Announces COVID PHE Ends May 11 | 2/16/2023
On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which has been in place since January 2020, ends on May 11, 2023
Fully Insured and OptiFlex Groups: 2023 Employer Kickoff Webinar Recording Is Now Available | 2/16/2023
Were you unable to attend the webinar or want to listen again? The recording for our first webinar, the 2023 Kickoff Webinar, in the Premera Employer Engagement Series is now available
Expanding Primary Care Access | 1/19/2023
While wait times and hurried appointments plague other providers, Kinwell remains steadfast in providing high quality primary care for Premera members
Avoid Long Wait Times with the Secure Member Portal | 1/19/2023
The new plan year often results in lots of questions, many of which can be answered in the secure member portal
2023 Reports Available for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage | 1/19/2023
Your responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information
Premera Is Prepared to Support Urgent Behavioral Health Needs | 1/19/2023
Customer service and case management teams are ready to support members with next-day appointments
Reminder: Digital ID Cards Are Available | 12/15/2022
In the event members need their ID card before they receive their physical copy in the mail, here are some options to access a digital or printable ID card
GS Labs claims now being reprocessed | 12/15/2022
Premera is releasing COVID testing claims from GS Labs
Preventive Services Updates for 2023 | 12/15/2022
Changes to our preventive care benefits are coming in January
Employer Webinars Coming in 2023 | 12/15/2022
Beginning in 2023, we are starting a new webinar series just for Premera employer groups
B’link Has a New Look! | 12/15/2022
B'link includes hundreds of communications materials you can share with your employees all year round. Visit B'link and check it out
Planning for Tax Season: Form 1095-B | 11/17/2022
What you need to know and how to tell your employees about Form 1095-B requirements with B’link ready-to-share employee communications
Kinwell Makes Strides in Primary Care Access | 11/17/2022
Kinwell is an included benefit for all Premera members and serves as an expansion of our already highly trusted and highly valued network of providers
Say what? The Importance of Health Insurance Literacy | 10/24/2022
Not knowing how health insurance works can end up costing employees more. You have access to a library of videos available that quickly explain the basics
Behavioral Health Navigator changing in 2023 | 10/24/2022
Quartet contract not renewed for 2023
Open Enrollment Materials Are Available in B’link | 9/20/2022
This year, we’re offering several resources within two convenient packages in B’link
Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 9/20/2022
Federal law requires employer groups to notify employees and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable
Important Address Change for Payments | 9/20/2022
In October, Premera will have a new address for payment processing
Coming Soon: Open Enrollment and B’link Updates! | 8/18/2022
Two big updates are coming your way: 1. Enhancements to B’link (your hub for ready-to-share employee communications materials) and 2. New materials for Open Enrollment. Here’s what you need to know and what you can expect
Updates to the Premier Provider Program | 8/18/2022
Premera Premier Provider designation program introduces enhancements
Spokane News: Vivacity Care Center Rebranding to Kinwell | 8/18/2022
In mid-September, Vivacity Care Clinics in Spokane will be rebranded to Kinwell to align patient experience
How We’re Investing $3 Million in Our Communities | 8/18/2022
We are committing $3 million in grants and sponsorships to 20 organizations in Western Washington, Eastern Washington, and Alaska. Our focus is on health equity as well as mental health and its intersection with homelessness
Hot Topic: Monkeypox | 8/18/2022
The United States has declared the monkeypox (MPV) outbreak a public health emergency. With case numbers growing across the globe, we want to keep you informed with some basic information about the virus and tips for staying healthy
Regular Dental Care Can Translate to Significant Healthcare Savings | 7/21/2022
A recent study conducted at the Mayo Clinic suggests regular dental care can impact health outcomes and improve savings
Premera Launches Spanish-Language Preventive Care Website | 7/21/2022
Do you have Spanish-speaking employees? Our new Spanish-language website is dedicated to sharing information with Spanish-speakers about preventive care
Kinwell Clinics Opening Across Washington | 7/21/2022
Kinwell opens a new clinic on Denny Way in Seattle, further promoting exclusive clinic access to Premera members
Employer Relationship Survey | 7/21/2022
Later this month, you may receive a survey from premera@express.medalia.com that will help us gather a broader measurement for your satisfaction with Premera. Your participation is key to helping us improve your experience.
Update: Transparency in Coverage Rule | 6/15/2022
An update to this rule and how Premera is preparing for July 1, 2022
Expanded Online Enrollment and Billing Capabilities Coming Soon | 6/15/2022
For fully insured small and large group (51+) group businesses who do not already have access to the online Billing, Payment, & Enrollment Center
Preventive Services Updates Coming May 31, 2022 | 5/18/2022
Learn about upcoming changes to our preventive care benefits
How to Have Open Conversations about Mental Health in the Workplace | 5/18/2022
There are many benefits for companies that prioritize mental health. See how you can be a part of shifting the narrative surrounding mental health in the workplace by creating a #StigmaFree space
How Premera is Helping Expand the Pipeline of Primary Care Providers | 5/18/2022
Get the details on the 13 new primary care clinics opening in Washington State and how we’re committed to improving access to care in our communities
Send Us Your Feedback by June 6! | 5/18/2022
On May 16, you were sent an email from Premera Market Research. Complete our survey to help us better understand your needs, know what you like or dislike, and pinpoint your most important issues
May is Mental Health Awareness Month | 5/4/2022
1 in 3 adults report experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety right now. This month, we are highlighting resources on mental and behavioral health that you can share with your employees all month long
Reminder: 2022 Reports Available for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage | 5/4/2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services require employers to notify their Medicare-eligible employees and dependents
Year-Round Resources for Open Enrollment | 3/15/2022
Regardless of which month your plan renews, Premera offers resources year-round to help you prepare for open enrollment
‘It’s OK Not to be OK:’ Premera Partners with Seattle Kraken to Raise Awareness about Mental Health | 3/15/2022
Premera is partnering with the NHL hockey team to destigmatize issues around mental health and to encourage people to seek care
Gender Affirming Treatment Law Now in Effect | 1/20/2022
Starting January 1, 2022, transgender health care coverage will be extended in Washington.
Welcome Materials in English and Spanish | 1/20/2022
Help your employees get the most out of their plan – available in English and Spanish.
Ready-to-Share Videos Are Now Available in B’link | 1/20/2022
You can now access videos in B’link.
Update to Preventive Services: Colorectal Cancer Screenings | 12/17/2021
Learn about an age range change to our preventive benefits for colorectal cancer screenings.
No Surprises Act ID Card Requirements | 12/17/2021
Read more about information being added to ID Card in 2022.
New Member ID Cards Issued Upon Renewal | 12/17/2021
Due to recent legislation, all members will receive new ID cards upon their plan’s renewal and how to access the ID card fast!
Recovery Services for Subrogation with Rawlings | 11/17/2021
Premera will use Rawlings for subrogation beginning January 1, 2022
COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available | 11/17/2021
New recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Planning for Tax Season: Form 1095-B | 11/17/2021
What you need to know and how to tell your employees about Form 1095-B requirements with B’link ready-to-share employee communications
ConnectYourCare Is Part of Optum Financial | 10/19/2021
A look at changes as part of the transition
Fall Home Test Kit Program | 9/23/2021
For fully insured groups only. A select number of members will receive home test kits for important health screenings this month.
Help Protect Your Employees Against COVID-19 and the Flu This Fall | 9/23/2021
What you can do to help your employees stay healthy and out of the emergency rooms
Want to Host a Benefits Webinar or Meeting for Open Enrollment? | 9/23/2021
You might want to check out this employer resource first
Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 9/23/2021
Federal law requires employer groups to notify employees and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable
Preventive Services Update: PrEP Coverage | 9/23/2021
Preventive Services Update: PrEP Coverage
New Open Enrollment Resources | 8/24/2021
Check out the new resources available in B’link to share with your employees for open enrollment
Introducing the Premier Provider Program | 8/24/2021
This new program helps members navigate to high quality and cost-efficient healthcare
1099-HC Massachusetts Minimum Creditable Coverage | 7/20/2021
Premera will no longer file the 1099-HC form or provide a pass/fail analysis
ConnectYourCare Is Now Part of Optum Financial | 7/20/2021
A look at what’s new for members with a personal funding account administered by ConnectYourCare
Vivacity Care Center Opens a Fourth Location | 6/11/2021
Vivacity Care Center is coming to the South Hill neighborhood June 23, 2021. Check it out!
Preventive Services Updates for 2021 | 6/11/2021
Learn about changes to our preventive care benefits
Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention | 6/11/2021
Share easy tips that remind your employees how to protect their skin
New B’link Category: Welcome to your plan | 6/11/2021
Materials to help get your employees started with their health plan benefits
Reminder: COVID-19 related benefits ending June 30 | 6/11/2021
See what benefits will no longer be available at the end of the month
How to find content quickly on B’link | 5/19/2021
What your employees want to know about their health plan benefits is all in one place.
Walgreens Expands Access to Onsite Clinics | 5/18/2021
You can now set up an on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic with Walgreens pharmacies. Learn how.
Vaccine Advocacy Video Series | 5/18/2021
Two new videos in B’link to share with your employees about on Vaccine Myth Busting and Vaccine Community Outreach and Advocacy
Premiums Credit Card Payments end June 30, 2021 | 5/18/2021
Get more information about what to do next
Explanation of Benefits (EOB) | 5/18/2021
Understanding an EOB and signing up for paperless delivery is easy! Share this information with your employees
Virtual Care for Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance Use, or Physical Therapy | 4/19/2021
Get resources to help you share with your employees how to access their benefits
Transparency in Coverage Rule | 4/19/2021
What is this new rule and what will Premera do to comply
Updated COVID-19 FAQ | 4/19/2021
We recently announced temporary COVID-19 provisions and pending end dates
Premera Team Reunites Member with Family | 3/15/2021
A story of how our Clinical and Customer Service teams worked together to make a difference for a family.
Streaming Hope + the Power of Music with Peak Care Members | 2/15/2021
Does your business have Peak Care? We have an exciting new ‘perk’ for our Peak Care plan members!
COVID-19 Vaccine Communications to Share with Your Employees | 1/18/2021
Use B’link communications to help you tell your employees where to go for the latest information about getting vaccinated and their benefits.
New Virtual Care Resources Now on B’link | 1/18/2021
If your employees have questions about accessing their virtual care benefits, we can help you answer them with ready-to-share employee communications.
New Extensions and Changes to FSA Accounts | 1/18/2021
The newly signed Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 may impact your clients and their benefits plans.
COVID-19 Benefit Updates | 12/15/2020
Key dates for cost share waivers and benefit notices for members.
Vivacity Care Center Opens a Third Location | 12/14/2020
You will be thrilled at the new space opening in Spokane Valley on December 16, 2020. Check it out!
Happy Holidays From Your Premera Team | 12/14/2020
It has been a pleasure to be in your corner in 2020 and beyond.
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates | 12/14/2020
What you need to know to about the vaccine.
New Law Bringing Changes to Substance Use Treatment Services | 12/14/2020
House Bill 2642 removes important health coverage barriers for members in need of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services.
Teladoc Discontinuation Notice | 11/16/2020
Find important information on this discontinuation for your employees.
Planning for Tax Season: Form 1095-B | 11/16/2020
What you need to know and how to tell your employees about Form 1095-B requirements with B’link ready-to-share employee communications.
Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 10/19/2020
Federal law requires employer groups to notify employees and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable.
MOBE Program Discontinuing December 31, 2020 | 10/19/2020
We seek to find a better solution that will allow us to offer a program that will lower claims cost and improve affordability of care.
Therapy as Close as Your Phone | 9/15/2020
Premera expands behavioral health network with TalkSpace.
Premera Extends Cost Share Waivers to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment | 9/14/2020
Get more information about the date extensions for these waivers.
Important Dates Regarding COVID-19 | 8/17/2020
This reminder will help you see when COVID-19 benefits, testing, treatment, and virtual care expire.
Validating Claims Is Getting Quicker and Easier | 8/17/2020
Beginning September 1, 2020, the coordination of benefits service is going digital.
For Your Employees In the Spokane Area | 8/17/2020
New content is available in B’link to help you tell your employees about Vivacity Care Centers.
Explanation of Benefits (EOB) | 8/17/2020
Understanding an EOB just got easier — newly updated content is available on B’link with helpful information for your employees.
Help Your Employees Make More Informed Health Decisions | 8/17/2020
Health Decision Aids are a tool your employees can use to understand their health decisions and options. Tell them where to go to find their Health Decision Aids.
Premera Named Top 2019 Philanthropist | 8/17/2020
Puget Sound Business Journal recognized Premera as one of the top corporate philanthropists.
Member Discount Program Discontinued | 8/17/2020
As of August 1, 2020, you no longer have access to the member discount program.
COVID-19 Updates | 7/20/2020
Information to share with your employees about COVID-19.
Exciting News from Vivacity Care Center | 7/20/2020
Come check out the new space now open in North Spokane!
The Most Popular Topics on B’link | 6/15/2020
Take a look at some of the new and most popular communication topics trending right now for employer groups in Washington State.
Premium Relief Reminder | 6/15/2020
We want to remind you of the premium relief you’ll notice in your August bill.
New Provider for Premera NurseLine | 6/15/2020
Starting July 1, a new provider will be answering employee health concerns, day or night.
Accessible, Affordable Health Coverage for Today’s World | 5/18/2020
Join us for a 30-minute webinar on the new role telehealth plays in keeping healthcare coverage accessible.
CYC and the CARES Act | 5/18/2020
Everything you need to know about the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act").
Premera.com Has a New Look | 4/20/2020
You may have noticed premera.com recently got a fresh, new look and an improved user experience.
Tell Us What You Think About The New Communication Timelines! | 4/20/2020
B’link now offers communication timelines and we want to know what you think about this new tool.
VCC Donates $10k to COVID-19 Relief, Breaks Ground on 3rd Location | 4/20/2020
VCC is committed to the health of the Spokane area.
Premera Announces $4.7 Million Grant to Create a Rural Nursing Program With UW | 4/20/2020
The investment is part of a larger Premera strategy to improve access to care in rural areas.
We Created Something New Just for You | 2/17/2020
B’link now offers communication timelines with resources for every month of your plan year. Use these resources to help your employees understand their health plan and use their benefits.
If You Have a Peak Care Health Plan | 2/17/2020
Tell your employees that they have a dedicated customer service team.
Surprise Balance Billing—We’re Here for You | 2/17/2020
For self-funded and OptiFlex groups, action required to participate can be complicated but Premera can help!
Minding Mental and Heart Health | 2/17/2020
February is American Heart Month.
What’s New or Changed for 2020 | 1/20/2020
These resources can help your new year start right.
Are Your Employees Asking You About Medicare? | 1/20/2020
We’ve made it easy for you to answer their questions with our Employer Medicare Toolkit.
Form 1095-B Tax Forms Available This Month | 1/20/2020
IRS guidelines have changed for the 2019 tax year.
Vivacity Care Center is Now Open in North Spokane | 1/20/2020
Share the good news with you employees.
Preventive Services Update: Perinatal Depression Interventions | 1/20/2020
Share our updated preventive services list with your employees.
Good News for Premera Members Just in Time for the Holidays | 12/16/2019
During the months of December and January, the Active&Fit Direct™ program enrollment fee will be waived for all Premera group members over the age of 18.
Updated Premera Mobile App Is Another Reason Your Employees Will Love Their Premera Plan | 12/16/2019
Members with a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) through ConnectYourCare (CYC) can now view their account balance through the Premera mobile app.
Long Waits for Primary Care Are Ending | 12/16/2019
Starting December 19, 2019, Premera members can book appointments for 2020 at the new Vivacity Care Center in Spokane. Tell your employees.
Support for Your Employees During a Health Crisis | 12/16/2019
CareCompass 360 helps your employees get the personal health support they need during a health crisis.
Premera Dental Network Will Be Even Bigger | 11/18/2019
Starting January 1, 2020, our dental network will be among the largest in Washington.
Planning for Tax Season: Form 1095-B | 11/18/2019
What your employees need to know and how to tell them with ready-to-share communications.
New Care Center Opens in Spokane, WA | 11/18/2019
Premera members will have more access to primary care and a better experience.
Two New Discount Programs Available to Members | 11/18/2019
Premera now offers two new ways for members to save money with our discount program–just in time for the holidays.
Surprise Billing Law Takes Effect in 2020 | 11/18/2019
Here’s what you need to know about a new Washington state law protecting patients from unexpected out-of-network provider bills.
Home Test Kit Program Launching | 11/18/2019
Your employees can now stay up to date on colorectal cancer screenings from their home.
Premera Teachers Tribute Award | 10/14/2019
Another teacher is recognized for always being in her students’ corner.
Use These Two Resources to Help Your Employees This Fall | 10/14/2019
Our ready-to-share communications make it easy to remind your employees about using virtual care during cold and flu season and their dental benefits before the year ends.
Coming January 1, 2020: Premera-Designated Centers of Excellence | 10/14/2019
With Premera-Designated Centers of Excellence, we make it easy for your employees to access providers who deliver predictable, high-value specialty care.
Surprising Great Teachers | 9/16/2019
Teachers who are always in their students’ corners get a special tribute.
New Premera Pulse Resources Now on B’link | 9/16/2019
If your employees have questions about Premera Pulse, we can help you answer them.
Easy Checklist Can Help Your Employees Select the Right Plan | 9/16/2019
Are your employees coming to you with questions about how to select a 2020 health plan with the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB)? Let us help.
Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 9/16/2019
Federal law requires employer groups to notify employees and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable.
Value-based Care: Blue Distinction Specialty Care | 8/19/2019
Access to healthcare facilities and providers with the highest expertise and best outcomes is just another benefit of a Premera medical plan.
Premera Partners With Vera to Launch Innovative Primary Care Center in Spokane | 8/19/2019
New Vivacity Care Center will put members first and add much-needed access to high quality, affordable healthcare.
Value-based Care Is Built on Trust | 7/15/2019
Premera is partnering differently with providers to help members get quality care at a fair price. Here’s what we’re doing and why it matters to your employees.
Premera Blue Cross Offers Medicare Solutions | 7/15/2019
A new Medicare campaign from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association may pique your employees’ interest. Be prepared to answer their questions with the Employer Medicare Toolkit.
Preventive Care Services Updates | 7/15/2019
Remind your employees about the importance of preventive care and share an updated services list.
You Could Win – in More Ways Than One | 6/17/2019
Accept our invitation to participate in a communication survey. You could win one of 14 gift baskets, and your feedback could help benefit everyone.
New Feature Launches on Premera Mobile App | 6/17/2019
Members now have easy access to Teladoc. Here’s what your employees will experience.
Do Your Employees Have Questions about Medicare? | 6/17/2019
We’ve got the answers in our Medicare toolkit.
Premera Teacher Tribute: Surprise a Great Teacher | 6/17/2019
Premera teams up with the Seattle Sounders to honor special education teacher Brent Allred.
Have Premera Dental? New Resource Available | 5/20/2019
We make it easy to tell your employees how healthcare works better when they have a Premera dental and a Premera medical plan.
Improving Behavioral Health by Raising Awareness | 5/20/2019
May is Mental Health Awareness month. This is a good time to start talking about mental health with our handy guide for conversations.
Premera Leads Blue Plans in Enrollment Growth | 5/20/2019
Because more members than ever see the value in Premera, we received a special award.
Nominate a Deserving Teacher | 5/20/2019
Teachers at schools in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties are eligible for the Premera Teacher Tribute.
New Youth Shelter Opens With Help from Premera | 5/20/2019
Our giving has an impact on our community.
Premera and Providence St. Joseph Health Announce New Contract | 5/14/2019
New five-year contract provides network stability and lower costs. It can also lead to improved patient outcomes.
Insurance Scam Targets Members | 4/15/2019
Find out about a recent scam affecting Premera members and what your employees can do to protect themselves.
Premera Pulse Can Help Your Employees Take Care of Their Health | 4/15/2019
Make sure your employees know about this resource and how easy it is to stay engaged with their health.
Help Your Employees Know What’s Covered | 4/15/2019
Check out these tips to help your employees understand what is and isn’t covered at a preventive care visit.
Investing in Our Communities: Grants Support Behavioral Health | 4/15/2019
Premera recently announced $595,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across Washington to help our communities.
Premera Makes Researching Healthcare Costs Easy with This Tool | 3/18/2019
The Find a Doctor tool helps Premera members compare costs and make informed decisions.
Premera Telemedicine Services Help You Keep and Attract Millennials | 2/18/2019
Millennials want low-cost healthcare on their terms. Here’s how Premera helps you offer that.
What You Can Do About the Measles Outbreak | 2/18/2019
The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is a preventive immunization covered under every Premera plan. Get ready-to-share communications to help you tell your employees.
What’s New For 2019 | 1/14/2019
Start your new year off right with a summary of what’s new for 2019.
Three Quick Tips for Plan Administrators | 1/14/2019
Using the secure employer website can be easy and fast.
Get a Great Start to 2019 With B’link | 1/14/2019
What your employees want to know about their health plan benefits is all in one place.
Annual Reminder: Medicare Secondary Payer | 1/14/2019
Yes, it’s complex, but we have resources for you about Medicare secondary payer.
Form 1095 Tax Forms Available This Month | 1/14/2019
Do your employees have questions about how to show proof of healthcare coverage? This guide has the answers.

General - Employer News

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New Design for Premera Employer News | 12/18/2023

Network Update, Eastern Washington | 11/16/2023

Stay Healthy this Season | 11/16/2023

5 things to know about COVID, flu, and RSV | 10/19/2023

Reminder: Open Enrollment Materials Are Available in B’link | 10/19/2023

Kinwell Yakima Location to Close | 10/19/2023

Setting Up Workplace Program for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines | 9/21/2023

Sports Physicals? Routine Vaccines? There’s Kinwell for That. | 9/21/2023

Sales Confirmation Changes | 9/21/2023

Premera Speakers at Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference | 9/21/2023

Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 9/21/2023

2021 CAA Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation | 9/21/2023

Expanded Online Enrollment and Billing Changes Coming Soon | 8/21/2023

Five Things to Know about Provider Contract Renewal Discussions | 8/21/2023

Preventing Hypertension and Protecting Your Heart’s Health | 7/18/2023

Introducing The New Digital Newsfeed | 7/18/2023

Preventive Service Updates Rolled Out July 1 | 7/18/2023

Premera Launches a New, Educational Video Series: Healthcare Asks | 7/18/2023

Communications with Providers May be Charged as a Telehealth Visit | 7/18/2023

Lunch ‘n’ Learn about Kinwell | 6/15/2023

YMCA Navigators bring holistic health to communities | 6/15/2023

Avoid the emergency room: DispatchHealth offers in-home acute care | 6/15/2023

Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention | 6/15/2023

Premera and UW Medicine, new multi-year agreement reached | 6/15/2023

How to Start Conversations about Mental Health at Work | 5/18/2023

A New Path to Address Nursing Shortages | 5/18/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month | 4/20/2023

COVID-19 PHE Requirements Ending May 11, 2023 | 4/20/2023

Premera Blue Cross and EvergreenHealth have reached an agreement | 4/20/2023

Proposed Bill Would Impose Fines on Payors and Providers for Exceeding Growth Benchmark | 4/20/2023

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Treated at Kinwell | 4/20/2023

ConnectYourCare Is Optum Financial | 4/20/2023

EvergreenHealth Contract Negotiations: Contract Ending April 1 | 3/16/2023

2023 HSA Contribution Limits | 3/16/2023

AIM Specialty Health Changed Name to Carelon Medical Benefits Management | 3/16/2023

No Surprises Act - Update on Air Ambulance Data Collection (AADC) | 3/16/2023

Kinwell Primary Clinics Just for Premera Members | 3/16/2023

Update: EvergreenHealth Contract Negotiations | 2/16/2023

Dr. Mia Wise Appointed President of Kinwell Medical Group | 2/16/2023

Kinwell Launches Virtual Care Statewide | 2/16/2023

No Surprises Act - Air Ambulance Reporting | 2/16/2023

Biden Administration Announces COVID PHE Ends May 11 | 2/16/2023

Fully Insured and OptiFlex Groups: 2023 Employer Kickoff Webinar Recording Is Now Available | 2/16/2023

Expanding Primary Care Access | 1/19/2023

Avoid Long Wait Times with the Secure Member Portal | 1/19/2023

2023 Reports Available for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage | 1/19/2023

Premera Is Prepared to Support Urgent Behavioral Health Needs | 1/19/2023

Reminder: Digital ID Cards Are Available | 12/15/2022

GS Labs claims now being reprocessed | 12/15/2022

Preventive Services Updates for 2023 | 12/15/2022

Employer Webinars Coming in 2023 | 12/15/2022

B’link Has a New Look! | 12/15/2022

Planning for Tax Season: Form 1095-B | 11/17/2022

Kinwell Makes Strides in Primary Care Access | 11/17/2022

Say what? The Importance of Health Insurance Literacy | 10/24/2022

Behavioral Health Navigator changing in 2023 | 10/24/2022

Open Enrollment Materials Are Available in B’link | 9/20/2022

Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 9/20/2022

Important Address Change for Payments | 9/20/2022

Coming Soon: Open Enrollment and B’link Updates! | 8/18/2022

Updates to the Premier Provider Program | 8/18/2022

Spokane News: Vivacity Care Center Rebranding to Kinwell | 8/18/2022

How We’re Investing $3 Million in Our Communities | 8/18/2022

Hot Topic: Monkeypox | 8/18/2022

Regular Dental Care Can Translate to Significant Healthcare Savings | 7/21/2022

Premera Launches Spanish-Language Preventive Care Website | 7/21/2022

Kinwell Clinics Opening Across Washington | 7/21/2022

Employer Relationship Survey | 7/21/2022

Update: Transparency in Coverage Rule | 6/15/2022

Expanded Online Enrollment and Billing Capabilities Coming Soon | 6/15/2022

Preventive Services Updates Coming May 31, 2022 | 5/18/2022

How to Have Open Conversations about Mental Health in the Workplace | 5/18/2022

How Premera is Helping Expand the Pipeline of Primary Care Providers | 5/18/2022

Send Us Your Feedback by June 6! | 5/18/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month | 5/4/2022

Reminder: 2022 Reports Available for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage | 5/4/2022

Year-Round Resources for Open Enrollment | 3/15/2022

‘It’s OK Not to be OK:’ Premera Partners with Seattle Kraken to Raise Awareness about Mental Health | 3/15/2022