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    New Design for Premera Producer News | 12/13/2023

    Visit and bookmark our new page to find the latest updates and exciting new changes

    Yakima Kinwell Location to Close | 10/12/2023

    Kinwell has made the difficult decision to close its Yakima clinic

    Sports Physicals? Routine Vaccines? There’s Kinwell for That. | 9/14/2023

    Head to Kinwell for your annual checkup, sports physical, and routine vaccines including your annual flu shot

    Premera Speakers at Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference | 9/14/2023

    Nicole Horgan and Dr. Josephine Young will speak on the importance of mental health in the workplace
  • More general news

  • Individual market

    Renewal and Discontinuation Notifications | 11/8/2023

    Your guide to the communications your clients will receive from Premera Blue Cross

    Open Enrollment Resources Available Now | 10/12/2023

    Individual and family plan resources to help you prepare for the 2024 open enrollment period

    2024 Individual Market Preview Now Available | 8/10/2023

    What you need to know about the Premera Blue Cross plans and 2024 rate filing

    2024 Individual Market Preview: Counties, Plans, Rates, and More | 7/12/2023

    What you need to know about the Premera Blue Cross plans and 2024 rate filing
  • More individual market news

  • Group market

    Open Enrollment Materials Available on B’link | 10/12/2023

    Make open enrollment easy

    2024 Small Group and Preferred Choice Benefit Highlights Available | 10/12/2023

    Visit Premera.com to view the small group and Preferred Choice benefit highlights

    2021 CAA Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation | 10/12/2023

    Important details on Premera Blue Cross will approach the requirement ahead of the December 31, 2023, due date

    Medicare Part D Notification and Creditable Coverage Reports | 9/14/2023

    Help your group clients understand their responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information
  • More group market news

  • Large Group

    The Premera Approach to Gene and Cell Therapy | 11/8/2023

    Premera Blue Cross is making it possible for self-funded employers to provide these life-changing therapies without exorbitant costs

    2024 Self-funded and OptiFlex Master Applications Available | 10/12/2023

    Use the latest applications for groups with January 1, 2024 effective dates

    2024 Premera Blue Cross HMO Preferred Choice Benefit Highlights Available | 10/12/2023

    Premera Blue Cross HMO benefit highlights for Preferred Choice plans are available now

    Premera Pathfinder Now Available for January 1, 2024, Plan Effective Dates | 9/14/2023

    An all new exclusive provider organization plan designed to support primary care use
  • More large group news

  • Small group

    More Than Before: Peak Care, up to 3 Plan Options | 11/14/2023

    Remind your clients with 1-50 employees about what’s new for them with a Premera plan.

    2024 Small Group Benefit Highlights | 9/14/2023

    We make it easy for you to help your clients move forward with their new or renewing small group plan with benefit highlights

    New Sprint Bonus Program Available to Producers | 9/14/2023

    Producers selling to new employer groups have the potential to earn a bonus at the per member level

    Reminder: Group Size Attestation Requirement | 8/10/2023

    If your group size changes, an updated group size form is required
  • More small group news

  • Pharmacy

    Update to Preventive Services Drug Coverage | 10/12/2023

    Learn about age-specific ranges we’ll be applying to preventive prescription drugs

    Pharmacy MarketWatch | 10/12/2023

    A closer look at pharmacy cost trends

    Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Name Change | 4/12/2022

    New name, same patient-first service

    How Does a Medication Become Part Of The Preferred Drug List? | 1/13/2022

    The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review and healthcare plans are using shared data and analytics to evaluate new medications.

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

    A drug, Soolantra, will soon require prior authorization
  • More pharmacy news

  • Medicare

    New Fitness Benefit for Medicare Advantage Plans! | 11/8/2023

    Premera Blue Cross 2024 Medicare Advantage plans will have a new fitness benefit provided by FitOn Health

    Medicare Advantage 2024 Highlights | 10/12/2023

    We’ve made a few enhancements to our 2024 plans

    Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment Period | 9/14/2023

    Are you ready? The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is just two weeks away

    Medicare Advantage Certification Training Now Available | 8/10/2023

    Get ready for the Medicare Advantage annual enrollment period
  • More medicare news