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Premera Blue Cross and Kinwell Medical Group have made great strides in increasing access to quality, affordable primary care.

The race, ethnicity, and language (REL) questionnaire is now available for members on their Premera website and Premera mobile app.

Premera's team was on hand at The 5th Avenue Theatre to help present a sensory-friendly performance of the show meant to welcome families with neurodivergent members.

For Premera Blue Cross HMO groups: Our next consumer advisory council meeting is on April 22, 2025. Anyone in your organization who has a PBC HMO plan is invited to apply and attend.

New features aim to reduce administrative tasks for providers.

As this year comes to a close, we’d like to share some of the significant and exciting numbers of 2024.

Your responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

The holiday season is often presented as a time of joy and connection, yet it can also bring a complex mix of emotions.

Starting in 2025, we will launch a new REL data collection initiative to improve healthcare equity. Learn how it impacts your employees.

Family history isn’t all that your employees need to know to understand their breast cancer risk.

The team at Kinwell can help Premera members stick to their health and wellness goals this holiday season.

The faster you can find what you need, the better you can manage your business.

As part of our commitment to health equity, we’re honored to support The Fifth Avenue Theatre as they work to expand accessibility –ensuring that the magic of the theater is an experience everyone in our community can enjoy.

Premera Blue Cross HMO is connecting with members through Digital Health Messages, the consumer advisory committee, and more.

We offer several resources in two convenient packages in the B’link employee communications center.

Effective January 1, 2025, fully insured and OptiFlex groups will have Diabetes Management Plus embedded as part of their plan.

What you can do to help your employees stay healthy and out of the emergency room.

Help your employees prioritize their health as summer turns to fall.

When most people think about screening for colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy probably comes to mind. Fortunately, there is an at-home alternative.

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.

Premera releases documentary series that takes a closer look at organizations driving change in their communities.

Find out how Premera will support compliance with the requirement due December 31, 2024.

Premera brings in a focus on mental health and teacher appreciation through its new USL Spokane sponsorship.

Tips to help your employees lower their costs for planned surgeries.

Residency brings physicians-in-training to the Spokane community to focus on caring for young patients.

Online group classes offer an opportunity for emotional resilience.

Kinwell Connect offers high-quality primary care access at $0 cost-share for all in-person and virtual care appointments at any Kinwell clinic in Washington state.

Healthy tips for a safe summer in the Pacific Northwest.

Understand the role of health equity in the workplace.

Whenever you need a form, we encourage you to visit our Employer Forms webpage first.

An update on the Change Healthcare cyberattack and what you need to know.

If your group’s average payroll count changed from the prior year, it means you may need to complete the Group Size Attestation form.

Fully insured and OptiFlex large groups can receive a discount by completing their renewal early.

B’link has easy-to-use resources that make understanding benefits simple for you and your employees.

Home test kits program for colon cancer screening, diabetic HbA1c testing, and diabetic kidney monitoring will be sent to eligible members in Washington and Alaska.

Members with personal funding accounts with their Premera health plan will now receive checks from Optum Bank.

This National Cancer Survivor Month, encourage your network to stay healthy and get screened.

Premera is partnering with student athletes from the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Gonzaga University to hear how they manage their mental health and end the stigma around mental health issues.

Premera Blue Cross is pleased to announce we have reached an agreement with MultiCare Health System.

Beginning July 1, 2024, as group plans renew, additional benefits may be covered as preventive care for Premera members.

New features are now available to help you find what you’re looking for.

Dr. Batra has accountability for the company’s clinical strategy, focused on making healthcare work better for Premera members and improving the provider experience.

Our negotiations with MultiCare continue, and we’re pushing to reach agreement before the contract end date of May 31, 2024.

Livongo and Teladoc are merging, becoming one brand with one member experience.

Livongo and Teladoc are merging, becoming one brand with one member experience.

Here are the most common questions many of our employer groups ask relating to the administration of Personal Funding Accounts (PFAs).

Premera Blue Cross and MultiCare Health Systems are currently in contract negotiations. Right now, the contract between the two organizations ends on May 31, 2024.

A new ongoing series, “Navigating Healthcare Affordability,” takes a closer look at how Premera and others are prioritizing critical work around issues impacting the healthcare landscape.

This milestone wouldn't be possible without the incredible partnership between WSU, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital, and Premera Blue Cross.

Geared towards neurodiverse individuals, this public skate is sponsored by Premera and will feature limited attendance, softened lighting, and minimum noise levels.

Next month is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, prepare to be a part of shifting the narrative surrounding mental health in the workplace by creating a #StigmaFree space for you and your colleagues.

Later this month, you will receive an email from Premera Market Research. Please complete our survey to help us better understand your needs, your likes and dislikes, and the most important issues to you.

View our new three-minute video on how to save your employees time and hassle when looking for the right provider.

As part of our commitment to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, Premera is sharing insights from a recent Thought Leadership Forum hosted in partnership with the Puget Sound Business Journal.

These emails aim to improve member experience with their health plan and help them feel more confident when engaging with their plan.

Three clinics in western Washington will receive funds from Premera Blue Cross to implement Collaborative Care, a specific model of integrated care developed at UW Medicine.

Get the information you need quickly with our new search function.

Premera has taken steps to secure our systems and monitor for indications of this cyberattack.

You can show your support by wearing red and sharing heart-healthy information with your employees.

Are your employees curious about how to find care while traveling or living in another state, and what services are covered?

Dr. Josephine Young’s commentary emphasized the importance of inclusive spaces and their connection to mental wellbeing.

Premera is committed to ensuring its members continue to have access to behavioral health and substance use disorder treatments.

Premera medical director, Dr. Josephine Young, explains more about the process, and why it’s needed.

Simplify your life and use content that’s already available in B’link.

Your responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

Here’s how to access a digital or printable ID card.

The Transparency in Coverage Rule (TCR) requires health plans make price comparison information available.

For groups who offer a high-deductible health plan, you may want to share the new 2024 contribution limits with your employees who have a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account (HSA).

The redesigned employer news page makes it easier to find the information you need.

Every year, Premera partners with the Seattle Seahawks to celebrate the amazing, often unrecognized work of teachers.

Home test kit program launches for eligible members.

What you need to know and how to tell your employees about Form 1095-B requirements with B’link ready-to-share employee communications.

One of the best ways to protect your health is to stay up to date with your vaccinations—whether you’re protecting yourself from the flu, COVID-19, or RSV.

We will keep you informed as negotiations continue so you are aware of our progress.