Get the Early Bird Advantage for 2026

New and renewing fully insured and OptiFlex large groups with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska can now take advantage of a premium or total funding rate adjustment by completing their renewal early.

Based on your feedback, we’ve changed the submission dates to be the 1^st or the 15^th of the month for simplified renewal communication and administration.

• 1% adjustment off the proposed increase when renewal confirmation is received by the 1^st of the month two months ahead of renewal date
• .5% adjustment off the proposed increase when renewal confirmation is received by the 15^th of the month one and a half months ahead of renewal date

To guarantee the early bird adjustment, the following is required:

• Group Master Application for new groups

Change requests after initial confirmation received void the early bird advantage.

Contact your Premera account representative for specific due dates based on your group’s plan renewal.