Preventive Care
Cervical cancer: When and why you should get screened
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet it still affects thousands of people each
Alaska
What the End of ePTC Could Mean For Alaska's Healthcare
For years now, Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTC) have helped families across the United States – including thousands of Alaskans –
Premera Benefits
Right Care, Right Place, Right Time: A New Era for Prior Authorization
At Premera Blue Cross, we believe that health care should be safe, effective, and affordable—and that starts with
Preventive Care
Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and its rates are
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Parenting
Getting real about kids’ behavioral health
Behavioral health concerns are common, no matter your age. They include conditions like anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and
Parenting
How to support youth when they come out
While this is a time to celebrate, it is also important to remember Pride’s roots. June became Pride
Nutrition
Feeding your mind: nutrition tips for overall well-being
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. According to
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Preventive Care
Cervical cancer: When and why you should get screened
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet it still affects thousands of people each
Preventive Care
Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and its rates are
General Health
How Premera supports members diagnosed with cancer
Sitting in a healthcare provider’s office and hearing a cancer diagnosis can be frightening, upsetting, and overwhelming. Even
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Small Business Plans
How much does small business health insurance cost in Washington state?
The average cost for small business health insurance in Washington state is $517.37 per individual covered each month, according to 2022
Small Business Plans
3 tips when choosing a health plan for your small business
Choosing your small business’ first health plan is a huge accomplishment. It means your company’s growing. It’s
Small Business Plans
5 reasons small businesses should offer competitive dental and health benefits
It’s no secret: Offering a health benefits package attracts and retains employees. For small businesses, this especially rings
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Premera Benefits
Right Care, Right Place, Right Time: A New Era for Prior Authorization
At Premera Blue Cross, we believe that health care should be safe, effective, and affordable—and that starts with
Your Premera Plan
Update on ZoomCare's Bellevue 'super clinic'
Update as of 5/12/25: ZoomCare has reversed its previous decision to remove its Bellevue ‘super clinic’ from Premera’s network.
Your Premera Plan
Update on negotiations with Providence Alaska Medical Center and St. Elias Hospital
Updated 4/30/2025 Providence Alaska and Premera have come to an agreement on a 3-year contract, providing no disruption to Premera
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Alaska
What the End of ePTC Could Mean For Alaska's Healthcare
For years now, Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTC) have helped families across the United States – including thousands of Alaskans –
Health Equity
Closing the healthcare gaps for women
As much as Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate progress, it also offers the opportunity to
News
How the CrowdStrike Tech Outage is Impacting Premera
Updated July 21 at 3:00 p.m. As of Sunday, July 21, all Premera Blue Cross Services and all vendor services have
Premera Awards $2.2 Million to Organizations Working in Health Equity, Behavioral Health and Homelessness
Health equity, behavioral health and homelessness have been key focus areas of Premera's philanthropic work since the inception of its Social Impact program in 2017. This group of grantees' work ranges from trauma care for students in the Black community, to housing and behavioral health support for families experiencing homelessness, to transitional housing for teens..
