LifeWise Members Have 24/7 Virtual Care Access Starting January 2015
LifeWise Health Plan of Washington members will have another access point to get medical care starting in January 2015 with the launch of virtual care benefits. This service enables members to receive...
View ArticleBuy or Renew Health Plan by Dec. 23 for Jan. 1, 2015 Coverage
Open enrollment — the time when individuals can purchase health insurance — will last through Feb. 15, 2015. But you need to sign up before then if you want coverage to start January 1 or you want to...
View ArticleUninsured? Here’s the True Cost of Not Having Insurance
Since passage of the Affordable Care Act, almost all Americans are required to have health insurance or pay a penalty. So just what does that penalty look like and how does it impact your wallet? For...
View ArticlePick a Primary Care Physician (PCP) for Better Care, Lower Price
Who doesn’t like the chance to get high quality at a discounted price? But did you know that many LifeWise plan members have this same opportunity when seeing a doctor? By designating one doctor as...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Health Insurance in Washington
When the monthly cost of health insurance is comparable to a car payment, you don’t want to leave money on the table. So if you’re shopping for a 2015 individual health plan, you owe it to yourself to...
View ArticleWashington Health Plan Shoppers: Open Enrollment is Here!
Open Enrollment has begun for individuals and families purchasing individual health insurance. This annual period from Nov. 15, 2014 to Feb. 15, 2015, is the time for people to evaluate their...
View ArticleHow To Know If a High-Deductible Plan is Right for You
For budget-minded health insurance shoppers, the plan with the lowest monthly premium has obvious appeal. And often that lower-cost option is a “high-deductible plan,” since one trade-off for a lower...
View ArticleLifeWise Adds Seattle Children’s Hospital to its Individual and Small Group...
LifeWise Health Plan of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital are pleased to announce an agreement that provides expanded access to care at Children’s for LifeWise members on individual and small...
View ArticleThree Reasons Metallic Plan Members Should Consider Adding Dental Coverage
If you bought a 2014 metallic plan either directly from LifeWise or through Washington Healthplanfinder, your coverage includes 10 essential medical benefits. Based on the Affordable Care Act and...
View ArticleDon’t Miss Your Shot! Immunizations are Key to Your Health
Did you know that as a LifeWise member, you can get many immunizations for free? Shots to prevent everything from the flu to Measles are covered under all of our ACA individual and family insurance...
View ArticleOut-of-Pocket Maximum Reduces Your Financial Risk
When it comes to your out-of-pocket maximum, reaching your limit can actually be considered a good thing. An out-of-pocket maximum is the most amount of money you pay toward the cost of your healthcare...
View ArticleBuying an Individual Health Plan After Open Enrollment
Now that the 2014 Open Enrollment period has closed for Affordable Care Act individual and family plans, the only way to sign up for a 2014 health plan is if you have a qualifying event. Some examples...
View ArticleYour Last-Minute Guide to Buying a Health Plan in Washington State
Open Enrollment to buy an Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual and family plan ends Monday, March 31. If you’re a Washington resident who is currently uninsured or who otherwise needs to buy a new...
View Article10 Types of Benefits You Get With a New Individual Health Plan
Individual and family health plans starting in 2014 must cover what the Affordable Care Act defines as “Essential Health Benefits.” With these 10 categories of benefits, you get comprehensive coverage...
View ArticleDon’t be a Victim: 3 Steps to Avoid Insurance Fraud
Scammers want your information. One unfortunate side effect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is it functions as a new way for criminals to rip Americans off. Don’t be one of them. Learn these three...
View ArticleSave Money by Selecting In-Network Doctors
With a LifeWise health plan, you have a choice about who provides your medical care. You can choose physicians that are near your home or work, or who have particular areas of expertise important to...
View ArticleKey Open Enrollment Dates for Washington Residents
Recently, it may seem to you that the deadlines for healthcare coverage change every week. If you’re unsure which ones matter to you, here’s a rundown of important dates.
View ArticleAnswers to Your Questions This Week
As many of our members begin to use new health plans this week, we know there are a lot of questions. We also know it’s taking our members longer than usual to contact us on the phone, because of the...
View ArticlePreventive Benefits to Keep You Healthy
Visiting your doctor when you’re well can help you prevent future illness and save you money. To make it easy for you to get regular checkups, Premera offers preventive benefits at little or no cost to...
View ArticleCompare Health Plans to Find Your Best Option
With the changes the Affordable Care Act (ACA) brings to health plans, there are many options available to you and your family. Comparing the new metallic health plans is not always apples to apples....
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