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As a reminder, Washington state expanded its sales tax to include additional digital services effective October 1, 2025.

For self funded groups, Premera Cancer Support with Thyme Care helps meet the unique needs of members navigating cancer diagnoses.

OptiFlex groups now have zero-dollar cost shares for Kinwell visits with Kinwell Connect.

Important update to Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) fee passthrough for self-funded groups.

To ensure timely delivery of ID cards, complete your enrollment early.

WA SB 5814 has expanded the Washington sales tax to more services.

Submit your enrollment by December 4, 2025, to ensure ID card delivery before January 1, 2026.

Premera extends Personal Health Support expertise to include Premera Cancer Support with Thyme Care.

Fully insured and OptiFlex large groups can save in 2026 with the Early Bird Advantage.

Premera recently updated its OptiFlex frequently asked questions, including questions on stop loss and surplus scenarios.

Self-funded groups looking to provide an employee assistance program can offer ComPsych in 2026.

In 2026, we’re making it easy for self-funded groups to connect members to wellness and condition management point solutions.

Select one of three different funding options that works best for your business.

Next month, Premera Blue Cross will launch a Digital Health Messages campaign for groups with Kinwell Connect.

Earlier this year we announced the Vivacity sunset. Here’s what you can expect in 2025.

Brightline, the vendor that supports the Premera Behavioral Health Solution for Children, recently announced that it will drastically change its business model. These changes resulted in a significant reduction in service availability.

What OptiFlex and self-funded groups need to know about these changes.

You can save time by using the new subscription function in Insight Reporter. (For self-funded, OptiFlex, and fully insured groups with 100+ subscribers, including Premera Blue Cross HMO groups.)

New enhancements coming to Personal Health Support on January 1, 2025.

A buy up for self-funded employer groups starting with January 1, 2025, plan effective dates.

Premera Blue Cross will soon limit Heritage Prime network availability.

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

Beginning July 2024, as OptiFlex groups renew and going forward, all eligible members will have access to the Digital Newsfeed program.

Beginning January 1, 2025, Premera Blue Cross is expanding access across the top four Premera Designated Centers of Excellence specialties.

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