Producer News

  • We’ve filed! Premera individual plans for 2020

    Find out what you can expect from us next year for individual and family plans.

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  • General

    Premera Joins Other Health Organizations to Donate $15 Million to Combat Homelessness | 6/10/2019

    Premera teams up with Swedish Health Services and Providence St. Joseph Health to build permanent supportive housing.

    Premera Leads Blue Plans in Enrollment Growth | 5/28/2019

    Because more members than ever see the value in Premera, we received a special award.

    Behavioral Health Means More Than Mental Health With Premera | 5/28/2019

    Our Enhanced Controlled Substance (ECSU) program helps employers take care of their employees.

    Premera and Providence St. Joseph Health Announce New Contract | 5/14/2019

    New five-year contract provides network stability and lower costs. It can also lead to improved patient outcomes. 

  • More general news

  • Individual market

    We’ve Filed! Premera Individual Plans for 2020

    We’ve Filed! Premera Individual Plans for 2020 | 6/10/2019

    Find out what you can expect from us next year for individual and family plans.

    Producer Tip: What Happens After You Close a Special Enrollment Sale? | 2/11/2019

    Find out the four things that will happen when your client has a qualifying life event.

    Your Next Steps After Open Enrollment: Ancillary Products | 1/21/2019

    Build your book of business by offering your clients Premera adult dental plans and LifeSecure products.

    Producer Tips: ID Numbers | 1/21/2019

    Do you know what the three types of ID numbers from Premera mean and how they relate to your clients? Find out.

  • More individual market news

  • Group market

    More Ways to Earn in 2019: Associations Sprint Program | 5/28/2019

    You can increase your bonus earning potential by selling Premera medical and dental plans. We’ll tell you how.
    Premera Dental: A Win-Win for You and Your Clients

    Premera Dental: A Win-Win for You and Your Clients | 4/22/2019

    Selling Premera dental plans along with Premera medical plans helps make healthcare work better for your clients and their employees.

    Remind Your Clients About Premera Pulse | 4/8/2019

    Make sure your clients know about this resource to stay engaged with their health.

    Premera Issues Refund Checks | 3/25/2019

    Starting this week, fully insured employer groups that paid a fee with 2018 premiums will receive a refund check because federal tax laws changed.

  • More group market news

  • Large Group

    Four Tips for Lifestyle Guidance Resources | 3/11/2019

    Tell your large group clients with a Premera Wellness Program about new resources.
    OptiFlex Groups Now Have Premera Pulse

    OptiFlex Groups Now Have Premera Pulse | 1/7/2019

    This new interactive way for members to stay engaged with their health is now available for your OptiFlex groups.

    OptiFlex Groups Can Opt Out of Premera Pulse by December 12 | 11/26/2018

    Premera Pulse is launching on January 1 to OptiFlex groups. These groups will get an email notifying them of the ability to opt out. The deadline to opt out is December 12.

    Tell Your Group Clients About the Preferred Choice Discount | 11/26/2018

    For your group clients with 51-99 employees, they will get a discount on their Preferred Choice plan. Tell them with this new flyer.

  • More large group news

  • Small group

    More Ways to Earn in 2019: Small Group Sprint Program

    More Ways to Earn in 2019: Small Group Sprint Program | 5/28/2019

    You can increase your bonus earning potential by selling Premera medical and dental plans. We’ll tell you how.
    More Than Before: Peak Care, up to 3 Plan Options

    More Than Before: Peak Care, up to 3 Plan Options | 3/25/2019

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

    A Quick Hint That Will Help Small Group Members Save Money | 2/25/2019

    Remind your small group employers of the savings their employees get when they designate and get care from an in-network primary care provider.

    Small Group Attestation Now Required for Groups of Two | 2/11/2019

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

  • More small group news

  • Pharmacy

    Vitamin D Coverage Update | 12/10/2018

    Starting January 1, 2019, Vitamin D supplements will not be covered as preventive.

    Premera Helps Members Manage Medication Safely | 11/26/2018

    Premera promotes effective prescription drug use with the Enhanced Controlled Substance Utilization program.

    New: Pharmacy Articles in One Place | 11/26/2018

    Check out the new pharmacy category on our Producer News site and in our e-newsletter.

    Changes to Prior Authorization for Drugs | 11/12/2018

    Be informed about the latest medications that require review.

  • More pharmacy news

  • Medicare

    Producer Tip: Get to Know Premera Preventive Dental Benefits | 5/28/2019

    Here’s everything you need to know to explain dental benefits to your Medicare Advantage clients.

    Your Guide to Getting Medicare Support | 5/13/2019

    Here’s how to get the help you need.

    Producer Tip: Get to Know Premera Vision Benefits and Discounts | 4/22/2019

    Help your clients better understand their vision benefits and save on eyeglasses and eye exams.

    Get to Know Premera Hearing Benefits and Discounts | 4/18/2019

    Help your clients better understand their benefits and save on hearing aids and screenings.

  • More medicare news