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What’s an EOB? And what’s in it for you? - Premera for your health
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And what’s in it for you? Like most of us, you probably get a lot of mail that sometimes piles up on the desk or table with a vow that you’ll get to it one of these days. But if you open those letters from Premera labeled Explanation of Benefits, you could learn a lot about what you get from your health coverage and how you could save money. And if you choose to go paperless, you can reduce that pile of mail! This is when you should really pay attention. When you get the doctor’s bill, compare it to your...
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Unlock your health plan - Premera for your health
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Unlock your health plan. Sometimes it seems like getting healthcare is a giant puzzle. The good news is that you already have the keys to solve it. Here’s how to unlock your health plan. Key #1: Your ID card. Show this card every time you get medical care or fill a prescription. It tells your doctor’s office or pharmacist what your benefits cover and how to apply all the discounts Premera has negotiated with them. Your ID number and provider network. Your copay and other cost share amounts. Key #5: Preme...
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Finding a doctor for Mom - Premera for your health
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Finding a doctor for Mom. By Vincent, Premera member since 2008. This past year my mother, Maria, and I decided to switch her coverage to Premera so she would have access to a larger network of doctors. Now that she was covered by a new health plan, we needed to find her a new doctor. I started my search with Premera’s Find a Doctor. And of course, I searched only for doctors in her Premera plan’s network. How to find the right doctor for you. Soon I focused my attention on three doctors. It occurred...
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Your health - Premera for your health
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How to find the right doctor for you. Choosing a family doctor (also called a primary care provider or PCP) is the single most important thing you can …. Do your knees hurt? Keep it that way. Already hurting? There’s help. Your knees are an intricate mesh of ligament, tendon, and the …. Q&A: What It’s Like to Live with Type 2 Diabetes. A Do you have diabetes? Poster hung next to an elevator in Premera Manager Kelly Jones’s office. By the time …. A Mom’s Advice for Finding a Pediatrician. No Pain, No Gain?
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The Rx for saving money on your prescriptions - Premera for your health
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The Rx for saving money on your prescriptions. Nowadays, prescription drugs are often the most common and most expensive part of treating an illness or medical condition. Understanding how your prescription drug benefits work can save you a lot of money. As a Premera member, you have access to tools that can answer many of your questions in an instant: MyPharmacy Plus and My Rx Choices in the Pharmacy Services section on premera.com. And a mobile app. Talk to your doctor. Generic medications are almost a...
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Andrea’s story: Getting ready for baby #2 - Premera for your health
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Andrea’s story: Getting ready for baby #2. 8220;It’s so worth it.” Premera member and employee Andrea Schaffner repeats this several times while she’s talking about her rather bumpy first delivery and how much she’s looking forward to the new baby she’s expecting in July. A few bumps, but coverage makes for a happier ending. Coverage she can count on. Andrea’s thankful she has Premera coverage now because she has the support of a case manager, a nurse she can call with questions, and information fr...
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Worried About Measles? Here’s How To Protect Your Family - Premera for your health
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Here’s How To Protect Your Family. Some West Coast families who recently visited Disneyland. Are now realizing that they came home with a lot more than photographs and memories. Measles, a preventable and harmful disease that had been virtually eliminated in the U.S., is back. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that, because of immunization, has become very rare. Recently, though, we’re seeing measles in children and adults who have not been vaccinated (or properly vaccinated) against it. Accor...
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Using Your Plan - Premera for your health
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Unlock your health plan. Sometimes it seems like getting healthcare is a giant puzzle. The good news is that you already have the keys …. Andrea’s story: Getting ready for baby #2. 8220;It’s so worth it.” Premera member and employee Andrea Schaffner repeats this several times while she’s talking about her rather …. The Rx for saving money on your prescriptions. And what’s in it for you? Like most of us, you probably get a lot of mail that sometimes piles up on the desk or table …. Finding a doctor for Mom.
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Cyberattack Information for Premera Members - Premera for your health
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Cyberattack Information for Premera Members. Premera has been the target of a sophisticated cyberattack where attackers gained access to our IT systems. The privacy and security of our members’ personal information is a top priority for Premera. We value the trust you place in us to keep your personal information secure and we regret the concern that this attack may cause you. For these services today if you wish. We’ve created a dedicated website www.premeraupdate.com. For help and more information.
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Do your knees hurt? - Premera for your health
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Do your knees hurt? Keep it that way. Already hurting? Your knees are an intricate mesh of ligament, tendon, and the cushiony meniscus. What could possibly go wrong? A lot, as it turns out. Knee issues fall into two general categories, says Dr. Ted Conklin, medical director for Premera Blue Cross. For younger people it’s often sports-related injuries. For older people it’s commonly being overweight coupled with osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in the knee. Surgery is not always the answer. The s...
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