Updated 4/30/2025

Providence Alaska and Premera have come to an agreement on a 3-year contract, providing no disruption to Premera patients receiving care at Providence Alaska Medical Center or St. Elias Specialty Hospital. This 3-year contract is effective through May 31, 2028.

The new contract allows members across all Premera lines of business (commercial and individual) to retain in-network access to healthcare services with no disruption.

Premera and Providence Alaska entered negotiations with the goal of continuing to provide access to local, high-quality care for those insured by Premera, as well as fair reimbursement for services provided. The new contract represents collaboration between two organizations that aims to provide stability and access to care for patients throughout Alaska.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community members as we’ve worked through this. Premera remains committed to reaching a multi-year agreement that ensures there is no disruption for Providence Alaska Medical Center and St. Elias patients and our members.