PCP designation connects more members to primary care

Earlier this year, we expanded automatic primary care provider (PCP) designation to Washington small group HDHP, PPO and Pathfinder plans.

Connecting members with primary care can also help lower healthcare costs. Health services research shows that having a continuous source of primary care can reduce total annual healthcare spending by 27% to 33% compared with episodic or specialist-only care. For the average adult patient, seeing a PCP annually is associated with $700 to $3,900+ in savings per year, or $3,500 to $18,000+ over five years.

Members can view or change their designated PCP through their secure online account.