Small Group Archives - Premera Producers (AK)

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Stay Informed: Updates to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

August 14, 2025

Preventive screenings for breast and cervical cancer will be expanded beginning January 1, 2026, to include more comprehensive care and patient navigation services.

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Site of Service Expansion Means Groups and Members Save

August 14, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, Premera is expanding its site of service benefit to include ambulatory surgical centers for elective procedures. It also now includes freestanding birth centers for low-risk pregnancies.

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Changes Coming to Optum Financial PFA Employer Portal

August 14, 2025

Next month, employers will see changes to the Optum Financial personal funding account employer portal.

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Member Communications and Outreach in June and July

August 14, 2025

Learn more about the outreach Premera has done for members this summer.

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Spokane Obstetrics and Gynecology Contract Termination

August 14, 2025

Spokane Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued a contract termination. Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is working diligently to renegotiate.

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Blue365 a Free Health and Wellness Discount Program Coming in October

August 14, 2025

Blue365 is a discount program coming to Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska members that offers discounts to gym memberships, hearing aids, and more.

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Changes Coming to Optum PFA Employer Portal

July 10, 2025

The updates will improve the user interface, include security updates, and reporting capabilities.

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Changes Coming to Premera Maternity Program

June 12, 2025

Enhanced Case Management maternal health program to replace the BestBeginnings app.

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Evernorth Announces GLP-1 Changes

June 12, 2025

Learn about the new programs coming for GLP-1 drugs.

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The Q2 Producer Education Series Recording is Now Available

June 12, 2025

If you missed the May Producer Education Series, the recording is now available.

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Prescription Drug Data Submitted to CMS

June 12, 2025

Annual drug data for group business has been submitted.

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Fully Insured Members Transition to Electronic EOBs in July

June 12, 2025

Next month fully insured members with Premera.com accounts will transition to electronic explanation of benefits.

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Premera Promotes Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Screening

May 7, 2025

Premera uses Digital Health Messages and videos to promote the importance of colorectal and cervical cancer screenings.

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Member Communications and Outreach in April and May

May 7, 2025

Learn more about the communications and outreach done by Premera to connect members to their health plan services.

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Dental Choice Network Significantly Expands with National Dental GRID

May 7, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska members will have access to one of the largest dental networks in the nation.

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In-Home Test Kits Launched on April 28, 2025

May 7, 2025

Eligible members will receive opt-in invitations for at-home test kits beginning the first week of May.

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Changes to the Secure Inbox on Member Portal

May 7, 2025

Last month Premera implemented a new vendor to support the secure member inbox feature in the member portal.

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Changes Coming to Premera Virtual Care Bundle

May 7, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, some of the vendors for primary and urgent virtual care will change.

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Premera Improves Member Website on Personal Funding Accounts

April 10, 2025

Premera integrated member feedback into updates on the personal funding account web page.

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Updates to Security Platforms Requires Member Action

February 12, 2025

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is upgrading the member sign-in experience to increase account security and enhance user experience.

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Your Next Producer Education Series is Coming Up

February 12, 2025

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska invites you to join us next month for our first Producer Education Series of 2025.

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Important Update: 1095-B Form Distribution Changes

February 12, 2025

Following revised IRS guidelines, we're sharing updates with you on how members will now access their 1095-B forms.

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Updates to Benefit Highlights

February 12, 2025

Small changes have been made to our benefit highlights to simplify benefit information.

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Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

February 12, 2025

Get the latest information on Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting under the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

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Designated PCPs Can Save Members More

January 9, 2025

Members who designate a primary care provider have a lower office visit cost share.

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2025 reports available for Medicare Part D creditable coverage

December 18, 2024

Help your group clients understand their responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

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New Payment Integrity Program: Social Security Disability Insurance

November 14, 2024

Premera Payment Integrity is partnering with a vendor to implement a pilot program related to Social Security Disability Insurance.

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What Do You Want to Know in 2025

November 14, 2024

Premera wants to provide information to our producers that they find useful and relevant. Here’s your chance to tell us what we should cover in 2025.

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Enhancing Personal Health Support for Fully Insured and OptiFlex Funded Plans

October 10, 2024

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

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2025 Small Group Renewal Documents Now Available

October 10, 2024

Visit Premera.com to access renewal documents for your fully insured groups.

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2025 Small Group Benefit Highlights Now Available

October 10, 2024

Producers can sign in to the secure producer portal to check out 2025 small group benefit highlights.

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Members Save on Prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions

October 10, 2024

Alerts from Rx Savings Solutions can help members save on their prescriptions.

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Host an Onsite Immunization Clinic

October 10, 2024

Your clients can host an on-site immunization clinic at their workplace this fall.

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Diabetes Management Plus for Fully Insured and OptiFlex in 2025

October 10, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, fully insured and OptiFlex groups will have Diabetes Management Plus embedded as part of their plan.

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2025 Product Launch Recording Now Available

October 10, 2024

Did you miss the 2025 Product Launch last month? View the recording today.

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Premera Sunsets myCare Alaska Virtual Care Offering

October 10, 2024

Premera is streamlining its virtual care offerings for Alaska members.

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Medicare Part D Notification and Creditable Coverage Reports

September 12, 2024

Federal law also requires employer groups to notify CMS if their prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is creditable.

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Responding to Producer Feedback: Small Group Renewals Released Earlier

August 7, 2024

Thanks to producer feedback, we’re releasing renewals sooner.

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Navigating the Healthcare Landscape to Access Quality Care

August 7, 2024

Following the doctor’s recommendation for a procedure or elective surgery is already a big deal, finding and accessing high-quality, affordable care shouldn’t be.

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Register for the 2025 Product Launch Today

August 7, 2024

Join us September 17 to learn everything you need to know for the 2025 plan year.

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New Issuer of Personal Funding Account Checks

July 11, 2024

Members with personal funding accounts with their Premera health plan will now receive checks from Optum Bank.

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Complete Your Group Size Attestation Form

July 11, 2024

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

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ICYMI Joint Session on 80th Percentile and Premium Setting

March 13, 2024

If you couldn’t join us last week, the recording is now available on the secure producer portal.

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Two Rx Savings Solutions Campaigns launch the week of March 18

March 13, 2024

Campaigns will encourage members to sign up and start saving on their prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions.

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First Use Plan Emails for 2024 Launch This Month

March 13, 2024

These emails aim to improve member experience with their health plan and help them feel more confident when engaging with their plan.

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Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

February 7, 2024

Get the latest information on Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting under the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

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Repeal of 80th Percentile is a Step in Changing Healthcare in Alaska

February 7, 2024

Senior Vice President of the Alaska Group Market, Jim Grazko, discusses how the repeal of the 80th Percentile rule will benefit Alaskans.

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Save the Date! Joint Session for Producers and Employers Coming in March

February 7, 2024

Next month’s joint session will review updates to the 80th Percentile repeal and a deep dive into how fully insured employer premiums are set by Premera.

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2024 Reports Available for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage

January 11, 2024

Help your group clients understand their responsibilities about disclosing prescription drug coverage and creditable coverage status information.

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80th Percentile Repeal Endorsement for Employers and Members

January 11, 2024

The endorsement is now posted on the secure employer and member portals and included in benefit booklets.

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Planning For Tax Season: Form 1095-B

December 14, 2023

What you need to know about form 1095-B

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Complete Your Open Enrollment To-Do List

December 14, 2023

Here’s how to help your groups complete their pending tasks in Enrollment Center.

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We Want to Hear From You

December 14, 2023

What do you want to learn more about from Premera this year?

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December Home Test Kit Member Outreach

December 14, 2023

Home test kit program launches for eligible members

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Help Your Employer Groups Promote Their Plan

December 14, 20235 minute read

Share these communication timelines to support employer groups of every size no matter when their plan starts.

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Register Today for the 2026 Product Launch

Stay Informed: Updates to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

Site of Service Expansion Means Groups and Members Save

Changes Coming to Optum Financial PFA Employer Portal

Member Communications and Outreach in June and July

Spokane Obstetrics and Gynecology Contract Termination

Blue365 a Free Health and Wellness Discount Program Coming in October

Changes Coming to Optum PFA Employer Portal

Changes Coming to Premera Maternity Program

Evernorth Announces GLP-1 Changes

The Q2 Producer Education Series Recording is Now Available

Prescription Drug Data Submitted to CMS

Fully Insured Members Transition to Electronic EOBs in July

Premera Promotes Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Screening

Member Communications and Outreach in April and May

Dental Choice Network Significantly Expands with National Dental GRID

In-Home Test Kits Launched on April 28, 2025

Changes to the Secure Inbox on Member Portal

Changes Coming to Premera Virtual Care Bundle

Premera Improves Member Website on Personal Funding Accounts

Updates to Security Platforms Requires Member Action

Your Next Producer Education Series is Coming Up

Important Update: 1095-B Form Distribution Changes

Updates to Benefit Highlights

Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

Designated PCPs Can Save Members More

2025 reports available for Medicare Part D creditable coverage

New Payment Integrity Program: Social Security Disability Insurance

What Do You Want to Know in 2025

Enhancing Personal Health Support for Fully Insured and OptiFlex Funded Plans

2025 Small Group Renewal Documents Now Available

2025 Small Group Benefit Highlights Now Available

Members Save on Prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions

Host an Onsite Immunization Clinic

Diabetes Management Plus for Fully Insured and OptiFlex in 2025

2025 Product Launch Recording Now Available

Premera Sunsets myCare Alaska Virtual Care Offering

Medicare Part D Notification and Creditable Coverage Reports

Responding to Producer Feedback: Small Group Renewals Released Earlier

Navigating the Healthcare Landscape to Access Quality Care

Register for the 2025 Product Launch Today

New Issuer of Personal Funding Account Checks

Complete Your Group Size Attestation Form

ICYMI Joint Session on 80th Percentile and Premium Setting

Two Rx Savings Solutions Campaigns launch the week of March 18

First Use Plan Emails for 2024 Launch This Month

Update: Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting

Repeal of 80th Percentile is a Step in Changing Healthcare in Alaska

Save the Date! Joint Session for Producers and Employers Coming in March

2024 Reports Available for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage

80th Percentile Repeal Endorsement for Employers and Members

Planning For Tax Season: Form 1095-B

Complete Your Open Enrollment To-Do List

We Want to Hear From You

December Home Test Kit Member Outreach

Help Your Employer Groups Promote Their Plan

Medicare Part D Notification and Creditable Coverage Reports