Producer News

  • Premera Partners with Vera to launch innovative primary care center in Spokane

    New Vivacity Care Center will put members first and add much-needed access to high quality, affordable healthcare.

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  • General

    Premera Partners With Vera to Launch Innovative Primary Care Center in Spokane

    Premera Partners With Vera to Launch Innovative Primary Care Center in Spokane | 8/12/2019

    New Vivacity Care Center will put members first and add much-needed access to high quality, affordable healthcare.

    A Date With the Doctor | 7/8/2019

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

    Preventive Care Services Updates | 7/8/2019

    Remind your clients about the importance of preventive care and share an updated services list.

    Therapy as Close as Your Phone | 7/8/2019

    Premera expands behavioral health network with TalkSpace.

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  • 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.

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  • Group market

    Remind Your Group Clients About B’link | 8/12/2019

    Help make life a little less stressful for your group clients with ready-to-share employee communications.

    Value-based Care: Blue Distinction Specialty Care | 7/8/2019

    Access to healthcare facilities and providers with the highest expertise and best outcomes is just another benefit of a Premera medical plan.

    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.

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  • Large Group

    Premera Offers a New Dental Product With Willamette Dental

    Premera Offers a New Dental Product With Willamette Dental | 6/24/2019

    Help your clients attract and retain talent with a new dual option offering.

    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.

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  • Small group

    Update: Group Size Attestation for Small Groups | 7/22/2019

    Businesses with 1 to 50 plan subscribers need to verify group size with one new form.
    Are Your Clients Getting Lower Copays?

    Are Your Clients Getting Lower Copays? | 7/8/2019

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

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  • Pharmacy

    New Gene Therapy for Children | 7/8/2019

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

    Prior Authorization Update | 6/24/2019

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

    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.

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  • Medicare

    You're Going to Love the 2020 Premera Medicare Product Lineup

    You're Going to Love the 2020 Premera Medicare Product Lineup | 7/22/2019

    Join us at one of our Medicare Producer Rallies in August to learn what’s new for 2020.

    Get Ready to Sell Premera Medicare Advantage Plans for 2020 | 7/22/2019

    Prepare for the selling season by getting AHIP certified.

    National Campaign Raises Awareness That the Blues Offer Medicare | 7/8/2019

    A surprising number of people don’t know that they can still have a Premera Blue Cross plan when they reach Medicare age. Tell your clients the good news.

    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.

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