Producer News

Register Today! Alaska Producer Education Series is March 30 | 3/9/2023

Join us Thursday, March 30 for our first Producer Education Series of 2023

Update on Negotiations with EvergreenHealth | 3/9/2023

Negotiations continue to find a solution that includes a reasonable rate increase and practical steps to drive down costs

Biden Administration Announces COVID PHE Ends May 11 | 2/9/2023

On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which has been in place since January 2020, ends on May 11, 2023

New Program Launches to Get Anchorage Residents Out of Homelessness | 2/9/2023

With initial investment from Premera, the new Home for Good program in Anchorage is showing great promise

Quick Tips to Help Clients with Health Savings Accounts | 3/9/2023

Help your clients make the most of our Preferred Bronze HSA plan benefits

What to Know About Special Enrollment | 2/9/2023

Learn how your individual clients might qualify for a health plan outside of open enrollment

Relay Mobile Messaging Coming to Members in 2023 | 1/12/2023

Learn more about the text messages your clients will receive linking them to a personalized experience

Online Resources To Help You Through Open Enrollment | 12/7/2022

Open enrollment is a breeze with these available resources

Employer Engagement Series Launched in February | 3/9/2023

The recording of the first Premera Employer Engagement Series is now available

Update on Reporting requirements for Prescription Drug Data Collection | 3/9/2023

Find out how Premera plans to support reference year 2022 reporting for group clients, due June 1, 2023

No Surprises Act - Update on Air Ambulance Data Collection (AADC) | 3/9/2023

CMS delays deadline for reporting pending final rule

DOI Seeking Public Comment on 80th Percentile Regulation in Alaska | 2/9/2023

The Alaska Division of Insurance has proposed a regulation change that would abolish Alaska’s 80^th percentile regulation

No Surprises Act - Independent Dispute Resolution Fees | 1/12/2023

Beginning March 1, 2023 arbitration fees will be passed on to self-funded and OptiFlex groups

Extended Payment Integrity Services | 1/12/2023

Important updates to the Premera Post-Payment Extended Recovery Program for 2023

January 1 Readiness | 12/7/2022

Here are some tips to help your large group clients start the new plan year right

January 1 Readiness For Large Groups | 10/13/2022

Key dates and contacts for a seamless renewal experience

Important Contacts for Common Questions | 12/7/2022

Keep these contacts handy for common questions

New Plan Administrator Guide Available | 11/8/2022

Our go-to guide for plan administrators has been updated with our new payment address information and is available now

2023 Small Group Resources Are Ready For Use | 11/8/2022

The 2023 health plan guide, summary of changes, and benefit highlights are now available

Sprint Into the New Plan Year! Small Group Business Ready to Quote | 10/13/2022

New fully insured group business with Premera can result in a bonus. Start quoting small group now in Rapid Rate

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Name Change | 4/12/2022

New name, same patient-first service

Our Preventive Drug List is Changing | 11/10/2021

Your clients will be notified about this change soon

New Pharmacy Prior Authorizations Going Live on July 1, 2021 | 5/11/2021

A drug, Soolantra, will soon require prior authorization

New Pharmacy Prior Authorization Going Live on January 1, 2021 | 11/9/2020

Some drugs will require a new prior authorization.

New Pharmacy Prior Authorization Going Live On October 2, 2020 | 8/24/2020

A fertility drug, Follistim, will now require prior authorization.

Inflation Reduction Act Improves Coverage of Recommended Vaccines And Insulins | 3/9/2023

Important changes to insulin and vaccine costs from the Inflation Reduction Act

2023 Medicare Supplement Rates Approved | 2/9/2023

Sales resources are now available for Medicare Supplement

2023 Enrollment Tool is Available | 1/12/2023

A reminder for those using our online enrollment tool to sell Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage plans

Cost Shares For 2023 Medicare Supplement Plans Announced | 12/7/2022

Member annual notice letters have mailed