Health plan basics
Help your employees learn the basics of using their health plan, navigating costs when seeking care, and open enrollment options.
Open enrollment
Help your employees understand their options before, during, and after open enrollment.
PPO vs. HSA
Do you offer HSA and PPO plans? Help employees make the best choice for their needs.
Open enrollment
Use the How-To Guide to create a winning communications plan for open enrollment. For a quick reference of all employee communications, select the Promo Package.
Welcome to your plan
Materials to help get your employees started with their health plan benefits.
They're enrolled. Now what?
Tips for newly enrolled employees to get the most out their plans.
Get the most out of your plan
First steps your employees should take when beginning their health plan.
Get the most out of your plan
(SPANISH) First steps your employees should take when beginning their health plan.
Manage your plan
Help employees find answers to their questions with these self-service tools and resources.
Mobile app
Encourage employees to enjoy the convenience and time-saving features of the Premera mobile app.
Create an account on premera.com
Encourage your employees to get the most out of their health plan by signing up at premera.com.
QR Codes
Copy and paste into print or digital materials to quickly add access to premera.com, Premera app, or Premera MyCare app.
Benefits 101
Make it easier for your employees to understand their health benefits.
Common health plan terms
Take the mystery out of benefit-speak by sharing this quick glossary of terms early in the plan year.
Health savings account
Start your employees out right with their HSA with an easy-to-follow overview.
Flexible spending accounts - overview
Help employees understand how FSAs can help them set aside money for certain expenses.
BlueCard network access
Remind your employees they have access to a nationwide network of providers when they travel.
HSA on demand
For employers with HSA On Demand. Tell your employees how to access future HSA contributions for immediate eligible expenses.
Premera flex advantage
For employers with Premera Flex Advantage. Tell your employees how to save more with the provider choices they make.
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Help your employees understand the basics of a health savings account.
Understanding Health Plan Benefits
Learn about covered services and essential health plan benefits offered by all Premera plans.
How to use health benefits
Tips to share with your employees on how to get the most out of their health plan.
What Is A Health Savings Account (HSA)
Help your employees understand the basics of a health savings account.
Understanding Health Plan Benefits
Learn about covered services and essential health plan benefits offered by all Premera plans.
Pharmacy 101
Tools and resources to help employees understand and use their pharmacy benefits wisely.
Save with generics and mail-order
Saving money on prescriptions is easy when employees choose generic drugs and use mail-order services.
Essentials Pharmacy Plan
Have the Essentials Pharmacy Plan? Help your employees understand what’s included and what’s not.
Authorized generics
Do your employees know authorized generics are the same as brand name drugs?
Specialty pharmacy with Accredo
For groups with exclusive specialty pharmacy. People often need help managing specialty drugs. Tell your employees how Accredo can help.
Preventing opioid addiction
Share with your employees how their Premera health plan policies help safeguard those in pain.
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
Finding an in-network pharmacy
Share this information with your employees to help them find an in-network pharmacy online.
Rx Savings Solutions
Rx Savings Solutions can help you save money on prescriptions. Your employees will receive a text or email alert when there’s a savings opportunity.
Biosimilar drugs
Do your employees know what biosimilar drugs are, why Premera supports them, and if their provider prescribes them, should they agree to it?
RxSS and Right Price savings
For self-funded and fully insured groups. Explain how to save money on prescriptions, based on your pharmacy program(s): Rx Savings Solutions, Right Price, or both.
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
Understanding costs
Educate employees about where to go to see the costs for their healthcare services.
Claims history
Show your employees where they can go to see the costs charged for their health services.
Form 1095-B
Have a fully insured health plan? Now your employees know where to access their required health plan tax forms.
Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Understanding an EOB just got easier. Share this helpful information with your employees.
See costs before your doctor visit
Show your employees how they can estimate their treatment costs before they make an appointment with an in-network provider.
Blue Distinction specialty care
For groups with BlueCard. Help your employees understand the value of using Blue Distinction Centers for specialty care.
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
Health Plan Costs
What is a premium, deductible, copay, and coinsurance? Help your employees understand these basic health plan cost questions.
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
Health Plan Costs
What is a premium, deductible, copay, and coinsurance? Help your employees understand these basic health plan cost questions.
Finding and getting care
Share with your employees information that will help them plan a doctor's visit, learn about care options, and get the most out of their health plan.
State-restricted care
Reassure your employees they can get the care they need, no matter where they live.
Abortion
For those who live in a state where abortions are restricted.
Gender-affirming care
For those who live in a state where gender-affirming care is restricted.
Choose the right care
Educate employees about the options they have for care.
In-network care
Encourage your employees to save money by using in-network healthcare providers.
24-Hour NurseLine
Reassure your employees that someone's always ready to answer their health concerns, day or night.
Health Decision Aids
Help your employees make more informed health decisions and better understand their treatment options.
Virtual Care Physical Therapy
For self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including physical therapy.
Virtual Care Primary/Mental Health
For fully insured groups and self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including primary care and mental health.
myCare Alaska
For all fully insured large groups and OptiFlex. For fully insured small groups as they start or renew plan.
Premera Designated Centers of Excellence
For all groups. Employees can travel to Virginia Mason Medical Center for three common, high-cost specialty procedures.
Premera Designated Centers of Excellence
For self-funded groups who have selected Premera-Designated Centers of Excellence
Medical transportation
High quality care at the lowest cost is just a flight away.
Virtual Care Primary Mental/Substance Use
For fully insured groups and self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including primary care, mental health, and substance use.
Virtual Care Bundle Substance Use Disorder
For fully insured groups and self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including substance use treatment.
Virtual care Doctor On Demand
Have Doctor On Demand? Share information with your employees about Doctor On Demand virtual visits.
Premera MyCare App
App access to high quality virtual care providers.
Doctor on Demand Behavioral Health
Have Doctor on Demand? Share information with your employees about virtual behavioral health care.
Premera MyCare App
App access to high quality virtual care providers.
Plan a doctor’s visit
Quick tips and tools to help employees make the most of their time with their doctors.
Find a Doctor tool
Encourage employees to use the Find a Doctor tool to locate in-network care.
Prepare for a doctor's visit
Share simple tips for making the most out of a doctor visit by preparing in advance.
Designating a PCP
For small groups with a metallic plan. Let your employees know how they can lower their office visit copay by designating a primary care provider.
COVID-19
Share important information with your employees about COVID-19.
COVID-19 Information
Tell your employees where to go for the latest information about COVID-19 and their benefits.
Benefits and product solutions
The categories in this section will help you promote preventive care tips, mental health wellness, dental health, and managing a health condition or pregnancy.
Behavioral health and wellness
Use these resources to help start a conversation and create a path to better behavioral health for all.
Preventing opioid addiction
Share with your employees how their Premera health plan policies help safeguard those in pain.
General behavioral health
For support during difficult times, your employees can turn to Premera’s broad network of behavioral health professionals.
Virtual Care Primary/Mental Health
For fully insured groups and self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including primary care and mental health.
Virtual Care Primary Mental/Substance Use
For fully insured groups and self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including primary care, mental health, and substance use.
Virtual Care Bundle Substance Use Disorder
For fully insured groups and self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including substance use treatment.
Mental health
Support employees in managing their mental health with tips and resources that can help them get back on track.
Be nicotine free
Do employees ask about what they can do to quit smoking? Share these resources about their no-cost options.
Tips to prevent lifestyle diseases
Promote healthy habits to help employees prevent serious health conditions.
Brightline
For groups with Brightline. Brightline provides virtual behavioral health care for children, teens, and their families.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Use any of these background images in your virtual meetings to help raise awareness for mental health during the month of May.
Doctor on Demand Behavioral Health
Have Doctor on Demand? Share information with your employees about virtual behavioral health care.
Talkspace
Talkspace lets your employees connect to a therapist or psychiatrist by video and text—and it’s in your health plan network.
Matchmaker™ for Behavioral Health
For groups with Matchmaker for Behavioral Health, share these resources to help your employees find a mental health provider.
Preventive care
Encourage your employees to take good care of their health and avoid high medical bills by getting regular preventive care.
Preventive care
Use this material to emphasize the no-cost benefit and value of preventative care.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are a great benefit! Help your employees understand how it works.
Flu vaccine
Keep your workforce healthy by encouraging them to get their annual flu shot.
Preventing skin cancer
These easy tips remind employees how and why to protect their skin.
Online preventive health resources
Preventive care supports the health of your employees. Tell them about helpful online resources.
Colorectal cancer screening
Inform your employees that important screenings for colorectal cancer are covered by their health plan, starting at age 45.
Preventive care list – grandfathered plans
For grandfathered plans only. Share what services are included in your plan as preventive care benefits.
Preventive care list – non-grandfathered plans
Share what services are included in your plan as preventive care benefits.
Preventive care campaign
All the assets you need to run a preventive care campaign.
Home Test Kits - Colon Cancer Screening
Let’sGetChecked provides home test kits for colorectal cancer screening to Premera members who meet recommended guidelines. Here are some frequently asked questions.
Dental health
Provide your employees with tips and tools to protect their smile and overall health.
Preventive dental
Encourage employees to protect their smile and their overall health with preventive dental care.
The value of dental and medical
Tell your employees how having a Premera dental and medical plan makes it easy to take care of their overall health.
Dental Benefits Outside WA or AK
If you have members residing outside WA or AK, help them understand their dental benefits and how to find in-network care.
Dental care campaign
All the assets you need to run a dental care campaign.
Managing a condition or pregnancy
Support for your employees to manage a chronic condition, illness, or hospitalization.
Blood pressure
High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer." Post these tips to help employees keep their blood pressure in check.
CareCompass 360
Get employees the support they need during a health crisis.
Diabetes
Share these tips to help employees make a positive impact on diabetes.
Joint degeneration
Send tips for managing ongoing joint issues so your employees can feel better faster.
Heart health
Share warning signs of heart disease, plus tips for good heart health.
BestBeginnings maternity program
Have BestBeginnings? Tell employees about this comprehensive maternity program for expectant moms.
Outpatient rehabilitation management
Help answer your employee questions about their benefits for outpatient rehabilitation.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
For self funded groups only. Show employees how to get additional support if their infant is in the NICU.
Home Test Kits - HbA1c Monitoring
Let’sGetChecked provides home test kits for Premera members who meet recommended guidelines to help them monitor their A1c levels. Here are some frequently asked questions.
Most popular topics
Take a look at some of the new and most popular communication topics trending right now for our employer groups.
Mobile app
Encourage employees to enjoy the convenience and time-saving features of the Premera mobile app.
24-Hour NurseLine
Reassure your employees that someone's always ready to answer their health concerns, day or night.
COVID-19 Information
Tell your employees where to go for the latest information about COVID-19 and their benefits.
Get the most out of your plan
First steps your employees should take when beginning their health plan.
myCare Alaska
For all fully insured large groups and OptiFlex. For fully insured small groups as they start or renew plan.
QR Codes
Copy and paste into print or digital materials to quickly add access to premera.com, Premera app, or Premera MyCare app.
Brightline
For groups with Brightline. Brightline provides virtual behavioral health care for children, teens, and their families.
Virtual care Doctor On Demand
Have Doctor On Demand? Share information with your employees about Doctor On Demand virtual visits.
Dental Benefits Outside WA or AK
If you have members residing outside WA or AK, help them understand their dental benefits and how to find in-network care.
Colorectal cancer screening
Inform your employees that important screenings for colorectal cancer are covered by their health plan, starting at age 45.
Talkspace
Talkspace lets your employees connect to a therapist or psychiatrist by video and text—and it’s in your health plan network.
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Get the most out of your plan
(SPANISH) First steps your employees should take when beginning their health plan.
Videos
Share videos with your employees for an engaging visual learning experience through email or on your company intranet.
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Help your employees understand the basics of a health savings account.
Health Plan Costs
What is a premium, deductible, copay, and coinsurance? Help your employees understand these basic health plan cost questions.
Understanding Health Plan Benefits
Learn about covered services and essential health plan benefits offered by all Premera plans.
Premera MyCare App
App access to high quality virtual care providers.
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
What Is A Health Savings Account (HSA)
Help your employees understand the basics of a health savings account.
Health Plan Costs
What is a premium, deductible, copay, and coinsurance? Help your employees understand these basic health plan cost questions.
Understanding Health Plan Benefits
Learn about covered services and essential health plan benefits offered by all Premera plans.
Premera MyCare App
App access to high quality virtual care providers.