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Common Health Plan Terms
Health plans can be confusing. But they make a lot more sense when you know a few basic terms. Deductible A deductible is the amount you pay each year for covered healthcare services before your health plan starts to pay. For example, if your plan has a $2,000 deductible: You pay the first $2,000 of Read post
Health and Wellness Support Beyond Medical Coverage
Premera Blue Cross offers special perks through the Member Discounts Program. The program is separate from your medical benefits plan. These member discounts are just another way Premera supports the health of you and your family beyond providing medical coverage. Popular discount categories include: • Diet, nutrition, and supplements • Eye care services and hardware Read post
On the Mend with Outpatient Rehab
Premera’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Management program makes sure you get the best care—and the right kind of care—after an illness or injury. Outpatient rehabilitation, or rehab, benefits are part of every Premera plan. They include therapy you get outside of a hospital admission: Massage therapy Physical therapy Occupational therapy Ensuring your best care Premera reviews treatment Read post