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Your Voice Matters for Better Healthcare

Why are we asking for race, ethnicity, and language information? Premera is committed to improving the quality of care for all our members. To achieve this, we’re asking you to voluntarily share your race, ethnicity, and language information. By providing this information, you help us understand our community better so we can, in turn, create better healthcare solutions for everyone.

Why health equity matters - Enrique's story

The bigger picture

Improving healthcare starts with understanding the needs of our diverse communities. Your information about race, ethnicity, and language helps us identify and address disparities in healthcare outcomes. By sharing your information, you contribute to creating a fairer healthcare system for all.

Your data, your privacy

Your data, your privacy

  • For all Premera members, sharing your race, ethnicity, and language information is 100% voluntary, but critical to improving healthcare services to everyone.
  • Premera follows all privacy and HIPAA requirements.
  • The race, ethnicity, and language information you provide will never impact the coverage you receive or the cost of your care.
Why health equity matters - Winston's story

What we hope to achieve together

  • Better representation: Ensure the approach to care considers the varied needs of all our members.

  • Improved outcomes: Identifying gaps in care can help us work more effectively to close them.

  • Empowering communities: Advocate for resources and solutions that support our communities' health.

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How to share your information

  1. Sign in to your secure member account or the Premera mobile app
  2. In your member profile, under account settings, complete a quick questionnaire about your race, language, and ethnicity
  3. Submit your information and you’ll make a difference with just a few clicks
Why health equity matters - Elizabeth's story

Only together, we can make a difference

By sharing your race, ethnicity, and language information, you’re not only helping improve healthcare for yourself—you’re helping your community and future generations receive the best possible care. Thank you for your partnership in creating a healthier future for everyone.