If you're enrolled in an individual or family health plan, there are some restrictions on who can pay your bill each month.
I purchased my health plan directly from Premera. Who can pay my bill?
- You
- A member of your family, such as a spouse or parent
- An Indian tribe, tribal organization or urban Indian organization
- State and federal government programs and their grantees
- Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs (and their community-based organizations like Evergreen Health Program)
- LyfeBank
I purchased my health plan directly from Premera. Who cannot pay my bill?
- A hospital or other healthcare provider
- Your employer
- A charity or other non-profit organization
- Your own business. If you're a small business owner, you should make your health plan payment from a personal account, not a business account. Failure to do so could leave you open to IRS penalties. Contact your tax or legal advisor for more information.
I purchased my Premera health plan through Washington Healthplanfinder. Who can pay my bill?
- You
- A member of your family, such as a spouse or parent
- An Indian tribe, tribal organization or urban Indian organization
- State and federal government programs and their grantees
- Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs (and their community-based organizations like Evergreen Health Program)
- Project Access NW
- Pierce County Project Access
I purchased my Premera health plan through Washington Healthplanfinder. Who cannot pay my bill?
- A hospital or other healthcare provider
- Your employer
- A charity or other non-profit organization that is not part of Washington Healthplanfinder's Sponsorship Program
- Your own business. If you're a small business owner, you should make your health plan payment from a personal account, not a business account. Failure to do so could leave you open to IRS penalties. Contact your tax or legal advisor for more information
What happens if I don't follow this guidance?
Your payment may be returned to you, and we'll ask you to find an alternative way to pay your bill. If you're unable to pay your bill in a way that complies with this policy, your plan could be canceled due to non-payment. If your plan is canceled, you may be without coverage until the next open enrollment period.