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.
BlueHPN plan
For groups that offer the BlueHPN plan, share the materials in this package with your employees during open enrollment to help them understand the Blue High Performance Network.
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
Members can find doctors, access their ID card, check claims, and more on the go. Tell your employees!
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 health insurance?
A general overview of health insurance.
What is health insurance?
(SPANISH) A general overview of health insurance
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 health insurance?
A general overview of health insurance.
What is health insurance?
(SPANISH) A general overview of health insurance
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.
My Rx choices
Do your employees know they can do comparison shopping with My Rx Choices on premera.com?
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.
Prescription pricing
(SPANISH) 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?
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
Prescription pricing
(SPANISH) 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 — easily 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.
Prescription pricing
(SPANISH) 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.
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
What is an out-of-pocket maximum? Take a look as we break down this topic.
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
(SPANISH) What is an out-of-pocket maximum? Take a look as we break down this topic.
Deductibles and Coinsurance
Knowing how deductibles and coinsurance works helps your employees understand when expenses are covered and how much.
Deductibles and Coinsurance
(SPANISH) Knowing how deductibles and coinsurance works helps your employees understand when expenses are covered and how much.
Copays
How to find and understand copay costs.
Copays
(SPANISH) How to find and understand copay costs.
Prescription pricing
An explanation of prescription tiers and pricing.
Prescription pricing
(SPANISH) 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.
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
What is an out-of-pocket maximum? Take a look as we break down this topic.
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
(SPANISH) What is an out-of-pocket maximum? Take a look as we break down this topic.
Deductibles and Coinsurance
Knowing how deductibles and coinsurance works helps your employees understand when expenses are covered and how much.
Deductibles and Coinsurance
(SPANISH) Knowing how deductibles and coinsurance works helps your employees understand when expenses are covered and how much.
Copays
How to find and understand copay costs.
Copays
(SPANISH) How to find and understand copay costs.
Premera Blue Cross HMO
The Premera HMO Core Plus plan serves groups in Pierce, Thurston, and Spokane counties who want affordable healthcare, giving them the power of plus with a forward-thinking health plan.
Plan overview
Share the materials in the promo package with your employees to help them better understand their HMO plan.
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
Get information and resources for your employees who live in states impacted by certain state-specific restrictions to healthcare.
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.
Right care at the right time - no virtual care
Help employees understand their options and costs for after-hours care. (Does not include virtual 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.
Setting up Teladoc in advance
For groups with Teladoc. Help employees get their Teladoc account set up so they’re ready to get care when they need it.
Health Decision Aids
Help your employees make more informed health decisions and better understand their treatment options.
Centers of Excellence – 51+ Empl
For large groups who are fully insured or self-funded with this program—we identify high-quality providers for certain specialty care.
Virtual Care Substance Use
For fully insured groups and self-funded groups with virtual care benefits including substance use treatment.
Virtual Care Physical Therapy
For fully insured groups and 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.
Matchmaker™ for Behavioral Health
For groups with Matchmaker for Behavioral Health, share these resources to help your employees find a mental health provider.
Virtual care Doctor On Demand
Have Doctor On Demand? Share information with your employees about Doctor On Demand virtual visits.
Premera MyCare
Through the Premera MyCare app, your employees can get seen virtually right now.
Doctor on Demand Behavioral Health
Have Doctor on Demand? Share information with your employees about virtual behavioral health care.
Kinwell primary care
Kinwell clinics are opening across the state, increasing access to primary care for all Washington members.
Kinwell primary care
(SPANISH) Kinwell clinics are opening across the state, increasing access to primary care for all Washington members.
Kinwell Connect
No-cost primary care services at Kinwell for all Washington OptiFlex members and self-funded groups with Kinwell Connect.
Kinwell Connect
(SPANISH) No-cost primary care services at Kinwell for all Washington OptiFlex members and self-funded groups with Kinwell Connect.
Kinwell Participation Program
For groups in the Kinwell Participation Program. Share this content with your employees about primary care services at Kinwell.
Virtual and in-home care options
Help employees avoid costly and inconvenient ER visits with options for virtual and in-home urgent care.
Premera MyCare
Through the Premera MyCare app, your employees can get seen virtually right now.
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.
Vaccine Video Series
Videos to share with your employees that bust vaccine myths, promote advocacy, and encourage community outreach.
Peak Care
Provide your employees with simple tips and resources to help them take advantage of their Peak Care benefits.
Find care with Peak Care
For groups with a Peak Care plan. Share simple resources for finding in-network care.
First steps with Peak Care
For groups with a Peak Care plan. Provide tips that help your employees get the most out of their Peak Care plan.
Choosing the right plan
For groups who offer a Peak Care plan. Help your employees determine the best plan for their needs.
Exclusive perks with Peak Care
For groups with a Peak Care plan. Employees have access to two convenient benefits when transportation is a challenge.
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.
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.
Preventing opioid addiction
Share with your employees how their Premera health plan policies help safeguard those in pain.
Talkspace
Talkspace lets your employees connect to a therapist or psychiatrist by video and text—and it’s in your health plan network.
General Behavioral Health
For support during difficult times, your employees can turn to Premera’s broad network of behavioral health professionals.
Matchmaker™ for Behavioral Health
For groups with Matchmaker for Behavioral Health, share these resources to help your employees find a mental health provider.
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.
Preventive care
Encourage your employees to take good care of their health and avoid high medical bills by getting regular preventive care.
Preventive care
Encourage your employees to use the preventive care benefits included in their Premera health plan—at no cost to them.
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.
Vitamin D testing
Vitamin D testing is not recommended in the general population. Here’s what your employees may want to know.
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.
Willamette Dental
For groups with a Willamette Dental plan. Help your employees understand their dental care benefits.
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.
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.
Specialty pharmacy with Accredo
For groups with exclusive specialty pharmacy. People often need help managing specialty drugs. Tell your employees how Accredo can help.
Outpatient rehabilitation management
Help answer your employee questions about their benefits for outpatient rehabilitation.
Chronic care management
For self-funded large groups with Livongo. Employees can effectively manage conditions, such as diabetes, with digital tools.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
For self funded groups only. Show employees how to get additional support if their infant is in the NICU.
Most popular topics
Take a look at some of the new and most popular communication topics trending right now for employer groups in Washington State.
Save with generics and mail-order
Saving money on prescriptions is easy when employees choose generic drugs and use mail-order services.
Flu vaccine
Keep your workforce healthy by encouraging them to get their annual flu shot.
Mobile app
Members can find doctors, access their ID card, check claims, and more on the go. Tell your employees!
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.
Setting up Teladoc in advance
For groups with Teladoc. Help employees get their Teladoc account set up so they’re ready to get care when they need it.
Talkspace
Talkspace lets your employees connect to a therapist or psychiatrist by video and text—and it’s in your health plan network.
General Behavioral Health
For support during difficult times, your employees can turn to Premera’s broad network of behavioral health professionals.
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.
Matchmaker™ for Behavioral Health
For groups with Matchmaker for Behavioral Health, share these resources to help your employees find a mental health provider.
Brightline
For groups with Brightline. Brightline provides virtual behavioral health care for children, teens, and their families.
QR Codes
Copy and paste into print or digital materials to quickly add access to premera.com, Premera app, or Premera MyCare app.
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.