Your Premera Plan
Premera to Exit Medicare Advantage Market in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Premera Blue will no longer offer Medicare Advantage plans. This decision has been influenced by changing market
Your Premera Plan
Frequently asked questions about provider contract negotiation
Negotiations between health plans and healthcare providers can be unsettling for members whose access to care may be impacted
Your Premera Plan
Five things to know about provider contract renewal discussions
To build a robust provider network for our members, Premera enters contracts with providers and hospital systems. Like any
Preventive Care
There is an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer
Cancer cases are on the rise, according to the American Cancer Society, including a noticeable increase in colorectal cancer
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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
There is an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer
Cancer cases are on the rise, according to the American Cancer Society, including a noticeable increase in colorectal cancer
Mental Health
Mental health: We’re all in this together
Being healthy is about more than just a balanced diet, exercise, and regular preventive care. These practices contribute significantly
Mental Health
How you can help combat stigma around behavioral health
Did you know over 50 million Americans struggle with behavioral health issues every year? Because of the stigma surrounding these
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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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Your Premera Plan
Premera to Exit Medicare Advantage Market in 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Premera Blue will no longer offer Medicare Advantage plans. This decision has been influenced by changing market
Your Premera Plan
Frequently asked questions about provider contract negotiation
Negotiations between health plans and healthcare providers can be unsettling for members whose access to care may be impacted
Your Premera Plan
Five things to know about provider contract renewal discussions
To build a robust provider network for our members, Premera enters contracts with providers and hospital systems. Like any
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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's Social Impact
Getting back to the roots of Pride
As we celebrate Pride this year, let's focus on things we can do to help everyone feel accepted, welcome,
Our Perspective
Navigating Healthcare Affordability: Negotiating Contracts Between Health Plans and Health Systems
As part of our commitment to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, Premera is sharing insights from a recent
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..
