Member Stories
Supporting a healthcare handoff during a cross-country move
When a 61-year-old Alaska Airlines employee decided to move back to Washington after some time away, she didn’t
Your Premera Plan
Health Plan Basics: Copays
Before visiting a doctor or filling a prescription, it’s helpful to know what you’ll be expected to
Your Premera Plan
Health Plan Basics: Common Benefits Explained
Your health plan benefits are the services your insurance plan helps to pay for, from routine preventive care visits
Member Stories
Helping a member speak up when it mattered most
When you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, managing your care can feel overwhelming. Add in a language barrier, and
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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
Premera health plans, vaccine policy, and your coverage
Safe, easy, and affordable access to appropriate vaccinations is a fundamental aspect of preventive care and a cornerstone to
Preventive Care
Adult Vaccinations: What You Should Know
Staying up to date on routine vaccinations is a safe and effective way to prevent serious health problems for
COVID
COVID Vaccinations in 2025
Safe, easy, and affordable access to appropriate vaccinations is a fundamental aspect of preventive care and and a cornerstone
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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
Health Plan Basics: Copays
Before visiting a doctor or filling a prescription, it’s helpful to know what you’ll be expected to
Your Premera Plan
Health Plan Basics: Common Benefits Explained
Your health plan benefits are the services your insurance plan helps to pay for, from routine preventive care visits
Your Premera Plan
Health Plan Basics: Health Plans Explained
If you’ve ever opened a letter from your health plan and felt bewildered by all unfamiliar language, you’
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Member Stories
Supporting a healthcare handoff during a cross-country move
When a 61-year-old Alaska Airlines employee decided to move back to Washington after some time away, she didn’t
Member Stories
Helping a member speak up when it mattered most
When you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, managing your care can feel overwhelming. Add in a language barrier, and
Member Stories
Navigating mental health care with support from Premera
“Wan Mei is an angel who brought light to my family when we were in our most helpless and
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..
