Medicare Supplement Plan Changes

Spousal discount 

We’re excited to announce that Premera Blue Cross Medicare Supplement plans in Washington will offer a spousal discount to those on eligible individual plans, starting on June 1, 2024.

• The form to sign up for the discount will be available on the website, ms.premera.com, April 1.
• New members can start signing up April 1, for the discount with a June 1 effective date.
• Current Premera Medicare Supplement members who qualify, can apply for the discount April 1. Information about the discount was mailed to eligible members in their rate letter. The letter included information about how to sign up and listed eligibility requirements. You can find copies of rate letters on our producer website.
• Processing applications can take 60 days to complete. Discounts will not be applied retroactively. If members sign up June 1, the discount may not apply until August 1.
• Sales materials that include the discounts will be available on our website on April 1.
• Sales kits that include the discount are now available to order. Visit our website and fill out our order form.

Who’s eligible?

• Beneficiaries enrolled in a standard Premera Medicare Supplement plan (effective 2010 or later).
• Beneficiaries who have the same address.
• Beneficiaries who are married or have a state-registered domestic partner.