New state law protects consumers from “surprise billing”
Balance billing, also known as “surprise billing,” is when a patient receives a bill for…
How to access care during holidays
Kaiser Permanente administrative offices and most of our medical facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving…
How members can access care away from home
Whether traveling for work, on vacation, or away at college, our members have options when…
2020 small group plans and rates are available
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) approved our 2020 small group plans…
Changes to member ID cards
On November 1, 2019, we made 3 small changes to new Kaiser Permanente Washington member…
Kaiser Permanente Washington health plans are “creditable”
Kaiser Permanente Washington has evaluated prescription drug benefits available to all fully insured small and…
Kaiser Permanente exceeded medical benefit ratio thresholds in 2018
In 2018, we exceeded the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) medical benefit ratio (MBR) thresholds for…
Kaiser Permanente Washington’s 2020 Medicare health plan receives highest rating
Kaiser Permanente Washington’s Medicare Advantage health plan is the only health plan in the state…
Provider contract changes in Spokane affect members with Asuris, Cigna, and United HealthCare coverage
Effective December 31, 2019, Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG), formerly Columbia Medical Associates, will end…
January 2020 bonus for new large and small groups in Spokane
We’re helping agencies and producers in Spokane kick off the new year with bonus programs…
Medicare Advantage members can enjoy fitness centers and more at no additional cost
As we enter our second year of offering the Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program…
Individual and family plan commission schedule, benefits at a glance, and bonus program
We’re looking forward to new business and continued relationships with our producers and mutual clients…