News and Updates

Special Enrollment

Alaskans who began enrolling on HealthCare.gov on or before March 31 will have a limited amount of additional time to complete their applications for coverage on an Individual ACA- compliant metallic plan. Paper applications are due at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by April 7. While applications are processed, applicants have until April 30 to choose a plan. Online applications must be submitted by April 30.

Off the exchange, the special enrollment period for Individual metallic plans runs from April 1 through December 31, 2014. Individual consumers may apply for coverage from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska during special enrollment periods when qualifying events occur until the next open enrollment period in the fall. For more information, we created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for you.

Resources and Tools

Cost and quality transparency tools to help our members 

We want to help and support our members to become empowered consumers, as they take on more responsibility for decision-making and how their money is spent.

That's why we are offering our members online transparency tools that allow them to easily compare costs and quality to make informed decisions about their healthcare, removing the guesswork.

We provide members with tools to:

• Compare physician and hospital quality data
• Get an estimate for out-of-pocket costs
• Read member reviews of doctors
• Track healthcare spending activity

Check out this flyer for more information on these online tools.

A New Look to RapidRate 

You’ll soon notice that RapidRate looks a little different when quoting plans starting with a January 1, 2014 effective date. That’s because of requirements from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and to reflect our new metallic plans in our Small Group portfolio.

Don’t worry, we’ll help you navigate through RapidRate with a helpful tips sheet below outlining the changes.

RapidRate Tips Sheet 

Preventive Services Lists 

For non-grandfathered members, many preventive services received in network are covered in full as part of healthcare reform.

Preventive Care Services - non-grandfathered plans

Preventive Care Services - grandfathered plans

Provider Directory 

Find out if providers are in the Heritage Plus Network and the Heritage Select Network on the new metallic plans. 

Underwriting Guidelines 

Medicare Supplement Plans