Premera Blue Cross

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

No

General Comments

The assigned alpha prefix identifies whether the services are billed under BC/BS.

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes*

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

No*

General Comments

* Including Heritage Networks and Lifewise

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

No*

General Comments

* Patient must use the Premera Individual Signature provider network

* Note for Pierce and Snohomish County Residents: This plan is not available in Pierce or Snohomish County. Other plans are available on the Health Exchange, but Virginia Mason may not be the preferred provider.

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes*

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

Yes*

General Comments

* If patient does not have a Virginia Mason PCP, an approved referral is required for specialty care.

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

No

General Comments

This is a Medigap plan, not the BC/BS Medicare Advantage program. Always secondary to Medicare.

Accepted Insurance Plans

• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

No

General Comments

Heritage Premier will be on the ID card.

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

No

Can I select a Virginia Mason primary care provider with this insurance plan?

Yes*

Does this plan require pre-approval to see a specialist?

No