Company Updates

Providers may soon notice a change to BlueCard member ID cards: The familiar suitcase icon is being phased out.

Count on getting your calls answered faster.

Find out when routine test management claim edits start.

Find out key takeaways that matter most to providers.

Expect new Medicare Advantage audits every 3 months through August 2027.

Learn about what’s to come for submitting claims appeals online.

Check medicine list and medical policy updates starting January 1, 2026.

Connect members to cancer care navigation.

Check out updates to Premera member ID cards.

Connect with more patients through the larger dental network.

Get ready for our new routine test management program.

Learn what to do for patients seeking substance use disorder treatment by February 16, 2026 deadline.

Optum checks hospital bills to prevent errors.

Get preventive care shots with Premera coverage.

Get answers to your hospital claims questions.

Effective January 2026: Carelon to begin site of service reviews for advanced imaging services.

The Mat-Su Borough School District and the University of Alaska added outpatient rehab review to their benefits.

Health plans sign national pledge to make getting care approved easier.

Understanding the New IMRT and Proton Beam Therapy payment policy.

You may receive a request for medical records from Cognisight.

New program helps member get quality service at an affordable rate.

Learn more about the new Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM) billing policy.

Policy changes will affect facility readmission claims starting September 5.

On January 1, 2026, Premera Will Join the Dental GRID network.

Some drugs will experience a formulary or medical policy change starting July 2025. Learn more!

Certify makes credentialing verification faster.

Guide helps you understand the details of submitting telehealth claims.

Trend Health Partners provides credit balance resolution and recovery.

New time-saving process features new vendor CAQH and the end of paper applications.

Learn the essentials of lifestyle medicine for your practice.

As of December 20, 2024, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is collecting REL data from members.

You don’t need to sign in to OneHealthPort to view payment policies on Premera.com.

Changes take effect January 1, 2025.

FEP overpayments will follow the commercial plan process.

Payer name changes in Availity to include postal members.

Alaska state mandate SB134 eliminates cost sharing for supplemental or diagnostic breast examinations.

Critical care services rendered in the emergency department when a patient is discharged home may no longer be reimbursed.

Performant Healthcare Solutions will audit durable medical equipment, home infusion therapy, home health, and skilled nursing facility claims starting November this year.

Meet Dr. Romilla Batra, our new senior vice president and chief medical officer.

Status P codes and Code G2211 will no longer be reimbursed.

Your office may receive a request for medical records.

More information available on Change Healthcare website.

You may be able to use an alternate platform for claims.

Throughout this year, we’ll introduce you to individuals whose lives have been transformed and the non-profit organizations that made it possible.

Starting in 2024, coverage of bariatric surgery is provided in accordance with the new medical policy (FEP 7.01.47 Bariatric Surgery).

Federal Employee Program changes and updates for 2024.

Learn more about our networks.

Find out what you need to know when seeing new Premera members starting January 1, 2024.

Federal Employee Program changes and updates for 2024.

Find out more about CERIS itemized bill review.