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  • Use these two resources to help your employees this fall

    Our ready-to-share communications make it easy to remind your employees about using virtual care during cold and flu season and their dental benefits before the year ends.

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    Premera Teachers Tribute Award | 10/14/2019

    Another teacher is recognized for always being in her students’ corner.
    Use These Two Resources to Help Your Employees This Fall

    Use These Two Resources to Help Your Employees This Fall | 10/14/2019

    Our ready-to-share communications make it easy to remind your employees about using virtual care during cold and flu season and their dental benefits before the year ends.

    Coming January 1, 2020: Premera-Designated Centers of Excellence | 10/14/2019

    With Premera-Designated Centers of Excellence, we make it easy for your employees to access providers who deliver predictable, high-value specialty care.
    Surprising Great Teachers

    Surprising Great Teachers | 9/16/2019

    Teachers who are always in their students’ corners get a special tribute.

    New Premera Pulse Resources Now on B’link | 9/16/2019

    If your employees have questions about Premera Pulse, we can help you answer them.

    Easy Checklist Can Help Your Employees Select the Right Plan | 9/16/2019

    Are your employees coming to you with questions about how to select a 2020 health plan with the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB)? Let us help.

    Your Responsibility: Medicare Part D Notification and Disclosure to CMS | 9/16/2019

    Federal law requires employer groups to notify employees and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable.

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    Take These Two Easy Steps Now | 8/19/2019

    Let Premera support you in helping your employees transition to a new way of selecting health benefits for 2020 with the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB) Program.

    Sometimes We All Need a Little Extra Support | 8/19/2019

    We make it easy for you to help your employees find support with the Lifestyle Guidance Resources through their Premera Wellness Program.

    Four Tips for Lifestyle Guidance Resources | 3/18/2019

    We make it easy to tell your employees about Premera wellness program benefits.

    Have an OptiFlex Plan? Tell Your Employees About Premera Pulse | 1/14/2019

    This new interactive way for members to stay engaged with their health is now available for OptiFlex groups. Send this ready-to-share email to your employees.

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    Are Your Employees Getting Lower Copays? | 7/15/2019

    Members who designate a primary care provider and visit that doctor save money.

    A Date With the Doctor | 7/15/2019

    To connect customers with the care they need, Premera is helping to schedule doctor’s appointments.

    W-2 Required for Groups With One or Two Subscribers | 2/18/2019

    Groups with one or two subscribers must submit both the Group Size Attestation form and W-2 to renew health plans starting April 1 or later.

    This Quick Hint Will Help Your Employees Save Money | 2/18/2019

    Many employees don’t know they can save when they designate and get care from an in-network primary care provider. Check out how.

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  • Pharmacy

    Formulary Updates for Metallic Plans | 10/14/2019

    Find out which drugs are impacted by the latest metallic formulary changes.

    Prior Authorization Update: Victoza | 8/19/2019

    A drug to treat type II diabetes will require prior authorization to be covered.

    New Gene Therapy for Children | 7/15/2019

    Find out how we’re covering Zolgensma, a new drug to treat spinal muscular atrophy.

    Prior Authorization Update | 6/17/2019

    Because there’s a more cost-effective choice, two drugs now require pre-approval to be covered.

    New: Pharmacy Articles in One Place | 12/17/2018

    Check out the new pharmacy category on our Employer News site for current information about pharmacy benefits and programs.

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