What’s New for 2020

General News
Published January 20, 2020

Managing your health plan is no simple task. We want to help you start your new year off right with an easy-to-use guide to what’s new or changing in 2020 and the resources you can use to tell your employees.

What’s new guide

New or changing programs, policies, and communications resources

Product launched	Description	When does it start?	Who is it for?	Are resources available on the Employee Communication Center?*
Premera-Designated Centers of Excellence	A new medical benefit for employers who participate in the elective procedure travel program	1/1/2020, Turnkey	For all fully insured and OptiFlex groups. Offered as a buy-up for self-funded groups	Yes, look under Choose the right care.
myCare Alaska	A chat-first virtual care platform that allows users to securely text with a doctor	Large group, Preferred Choice, and OptiFlex: 1/1/2020, turnkey. Small group: available upon plan start date or renewal	For all fully insured and OptiFlex groups	Yes, look under Choose the right care.
Chronic Condition Support	A comprehensive chronic condition program that supports users who are at risk of developing diabetes, those who are working daily to manage their condition, and those who are managing hypertension	1/1/2020, Upon renewal	Offered as a buy-up to groups with a self-funded Premera medical plan	Coming soon!
Premera dental network expansion	The Premera dental network has expanded to include more in-network dentists	1/1/2020, Turnkey	All our members with a Premera dental plan	General dental resources are listed under Dental health. Resources on how to find a doctor (or dentist) are listed under Plan a doctor's visit.
Preventive Services Update	Perinatal depression intervention is now covered under preventive services with no member out-of-pocket costs. Perinatal depression is defined as the occurrence of a major or minor depressive episode during pregnancy or up to one year after childbirth.	1/1/2020, Turnkey	All our members with a Premera medical plan	Yes, look under Preventive care. Updated preventive services list found here.