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Digital-first coaching and care coordination help members improve outcomes, stay engaged, and reduce avoidable utilization for employers.

A new campaign dives into how Premera is lowering costs and improving access with a focus on what it takes to deliver better value.

Mark your calendar—the Q2 Producer Education Series is coming in May.

Last week experts at Premera discussed the evolution of GLP-1s, state and federal legislation, the fully insured product ecosystem, and more.

Premera is taking a strategic step in lowering the cost of care-elevating primary care.

Coming soon! Members with health savings accounts will have more investment options to grow their savings.

A simpler and improved Find a Doctor experience is coming to our members.

Check your email to complete your producer survey by March 19.

Payment Integrity extends programs to include laboratory tests.

A quick look at what producers need to know for RxDC reporting—plus a critical April 24 deadline you can’t miss.

We’re making access to primary care easier. Learn how PCP designation gives members a faster path to care and savings.

This year Blue365 expanded its vendors, offering even greater health and wellness discounts for eligible Premera members.

Premera is implementing important changes to the Washington state small group underwriting requirements for groups size 1-2 subscribers.

Upcoming member webinar: An Introduction to Managing Prediabetes and Diabetes with Lifestyle Medicine.

Here’s how members can get virtual mental health care through Spring Health.

Join us to learn more about what’s happening at Premera, industry hot topics, product performance, and more.

The updated Producer Learning Center makes it easier to find sales materials for medical plans, virtual care, and other services. Everything is now organized by funding type.

See what drugs will require prior authorization and the preferred alternatives.

Help your group clients understand their responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

Don’t miss key deadlines for personal funding accounts, ID cards, and more.

MarketPlace to implement multifactor authentication at the end of January.

In December 2025 and February 2026, members will receive postcards from Premera Blue Cross encouraging members to create online accounts.

During the transition to our new location, employers should conduct business with Premera by mail, phone, or electronically whenever possible.

View the recently updated flyers for small group plans using the Heritage and Dental Choice or the Heritage and Dental Choice networks.

Last month, our subrogation vendor updated their name from Rawlings to Machinify.

Changes coming in 2026 to hormone therapy medication access in Washington.

Many product changes and legislative impacts require members to receive new cards for the 2026 plan year.

If you couldn’t join us for the 2026 Small Group Product Launch last month, the recording and Q & A recap is now available.

Get a snapshot of our 2026 small group and Preferred Choice plans.

Starting January 1, 2026, Premera will expand the Radiology Benefit Management (RBM) program to include site of service review.

Visit our producer website to access the 2026 forms for your new and renewing groups.

For fully insured groups in Washington state, your pharmacy model will change on January 1, 2026.

Premera follows guidelines and complies with state and federal mandates on preventive care including vaccines.

Help your group clients understand their responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

Premera hosts Producer Education Series exclusive to small group business.

Important details on how Premera approaches the requirement ahead of the December 31, 2025 due date.

Join us in September to learn about industry trends, new products, and plan updates coming for the 2026 plan year.

Learn more about the outreach Premera has done for members this summer.

Preventive screenings for breast and cervical cancer will be expanded beginning January 1, 2026, to include more comprehensive care and patient navigation services.

Blue365 is a discount program coming to Premera Blue Cross members that offers discounts to gym memberships, hearing aids, and more.

Premera Blue Cross is making a commitment to improve prior authorization for both members and providers.

Spokane Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued a contract termination. Premera Blue Cross is working diligently to renegotiate.

Beginning January 1, 2026, Premera is expanding its site of service benefit to include ambulatory surgical centers for elective procedures. It also now includes freestanding birth centers for low-risk pregnancies.

The updates will improve the user interface, include security updates, and reporting capabilities.

Get access to your client’s renewal package faster through MarketPlace.

Enhanced Case Management maternal health program to replace the BestBeginnings app.

Changes to contribution section make it easier for varied contributions.

Learn about the new programs coming for GLP-1 drugs.

If you missed the May Producer Education Series, the recording is now available.

Annual drug data for group business has been submitted.

Effective January 1, 2026, some of the vendors for primary and urgent virtual care will change.

Last month Premera implemented a new vendor to support the secure member inbox feature in the member portal.

Learn more about the communications and outreach done by Premera to connect members to their health plan services.

Starting May 10, members creating new web accounts will default to electronics Explanation of Benefits.

Eligible members will receive opt-in invitations for at-home test kits beginning the first week of May.

Effective January 1, 2026, Premera Blue Cross members will have access to one of the largest dental networks in the nation.

Premera uses Digital Health Messages and videos to promote the importance of colorectal and cervical cancer screenings.

Premera integrated member feedback into updates on the personal funding account web page.

Following revised IRS guidelines, we're sharing updates with you on how members will now access their 1095-B forms.

Premera Blue Cross invites you to join us next month for our first Producer Education Series of 2025.

Premera Blue Cross is upgrading the member sign-in experience to increase account security and enhance user experience.

Members who designate a primary care provider have a lower office visit cost share.

Effective January 1, 2025, Premera members who use an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) for their elective procedure can save on out-of-pocket costs.

The race, ethnicity, and language (REL) questionnaire is now available for members on their Premera web portal and Premera mobile app.

Help your group clients understand their responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

Premera Payment Integrity is partnering with a vendor to implement a pilot program related to Social Security Disability Insurance.

Members can save more on elective surgeries by taking advantage of a new benefit available January 1, 2025.

Members can save more on elective surgeries by taking advantage of a new benefit available January 1, 2025.

The faster you can find what you need, the better you can manage your business.

New enhancements coming to Personal Health Support on January 1, 2025.

Visit Premera.com to access renewal documents for your fully insured groups.

Visit Premera.com for 2025 benefit highlights for small groups.

Alerts from Rx Savings Solutions can help members save on their prescriptions.

Your clients can host an on-site immunization clinic at their workplace this fall.

Effective January 1, 2025, fully insured and OptiFlex groups will have Diabetes Management Plus embedded as part of their plan.

Federal law also requires employer groups to notify CMS if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable.

Online coping group classes offer an opportunity for emotional resilience.

Following the doctor’s recommendation for a procedure or elective surgery is already a big deal, finding and accessing high-quality, affordable care shouldn’t be.

Members with personal funding accounts with their Premera health plan will now receive checks from Optum Bank.

If a group’s average payroll count changed from the prior year, it means the group may need to complete the Group Size Attestation form.

Premera Blue Cross and Premera Blue Cross HMO have successfully submitted the 2025 Washington Small Group filing with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Campaigns will encourage members to sign up and start saving on their prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions.

We Make It Easy for Members to Find a Doctor

Helping our members find a doctor is a big part of member satisfaction for Premera Blue Cross HMO.

Campaigns will encourage members to sign up and start saving on their prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions.

These emails aim to improve member experience with their health plan and help them feel more confident when engaging with their plan.

These emails aim to improve member experience with their health plan and help them feel more confident when engaging with their plan.

Get the latest information on Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting under the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

The first series of 2024 will cover hot topics in the news to pharmacy.

Help your group clients understand their responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

What you need to know about form 1095-B

What do you want to learn more about from Premera in 2024?

Premera Blue Cross has communication timelines to support employer groups of every size no matter when their plan starts.