Preventive Care - Covered at No Cost on All Plans

Primary Care - Covered at a Set Percent on All Plans After Deductible is Met

• In-network: 80% covered
• Out-of-network: 60% covered

Specialist Care - Covered at a Set Percent on All Plans After Deductible is Met

• In-network: 80% covered
• Out-of-network: 60% covered

Diagnostic Care - Covered at a Set Percent on All Plans After Deductible is Met

• In-network: 80% covered
• Out-of-network: 60% covered

Telemedicine - Covered at a Set Percent on All Plans After Deductible is Met

• In-network: 80% covered
• Out-of-network: 60% covered

Available on All Plans

• Doctor On Demand - Video chat with a doctor for urgent care when sick, or for preventive health and chronic condition care. Get started with Doctor on Demand by visiting the Doctor on Demand website.
• Local Telehealth - Speak to an in-network provider via the telehealth services offered through the specific provider's office
• 24-Hour NurseLine - Speak to a registered nurse for non-emergent situations via the number on the back of the Premera member ID card
• myCare Alaska - Securely chat with a dedicated doctor. Download the app on or visit the myCare Alaska website.

Urgent Care - Covered at a Set Percent on All Plans After Deductible is Met

• In-network: 80% covered
• Out-of-network (hospital): 80% covered
• Out-of-network (free-standing): 60% covered

Emergency Care - Covered at a Set Percent on All Plans After Deductible is Met

• In-network: 80% covered
• Out-of-network: 80% covered

TalkSpace

• Available to employees and covered dependents on a UA Choice Health Plan
• Connect to therapists and psychiatrists by video, phone call, and text
• Cost is about the same for about the same cost as an in-person visit

To access TalkSpace:

• Sign up for Talkspace at Premera's dedicated TalkSpace website
• Get matched with a therapist
• Start messaging right away

Brightline

• Available to employees and covered dependents on a UA Choice Health Plan
• For children experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, or navigating tough transitions
• For parents interested in resources a parent or caregiver
• Access to confidential video visits with licensed clinicians, coaching programs, resources, and access to a coach

To access Brightline:

• Sign up at Premera's dedicated Brightline website
• Create an account and access premium Connect+ membership
• Answer a few questions to get the right care
• Schedule first appointment
• Reach out directly to the Brightline team with questions at 1-888-224-7332

Boulder Care for Opioid Use Disorder

• An estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. have an opioid use disorder (OUD)
• Only 17.5% of people who need substance abuse treatment receive it
• The most cited reasons for not seeking treatment are
  • Time off work
  • Affordability
  • Finding a provider
  • Stigma
• Boulder Care is delivered through video visits and messaging
• Patients work with a team of specialists over an easy-to-access, secure and robust telemedicine platform, to receive individualized private care

To access BoulderCare:

• Get connected with a professional today by visiting Boulder Care's website

Livongo - Powered by Teladoc

• Offered at no cost to University employees and covered dependents who are enrolled in a UA Choice Health Plan and meet the criteria for the program(s).
• Provides support and medical supplies for diabetes, diabetes prevention, hypertension, and weight loss.
• Visit the Livongo website to join now!

Prenatal Care

• Pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions are covered on the same basis as any other condition for all female members. 
  • Screening and diagnostic procedures during pregnancy
  • Related genetic counseling when medically necessary
  • Medically necessary services and supplies related to home births
  • Inpatient hospital services for up to 48 hours after a vaginal birth and 96 hours after a cesarean birth
• Preventative services include:
  • Breastfeeding counseling, including hospital-grade breast pump rental if medically necessary
  • Maternity diagnostic screening
  • Screening for gestational diabetes
  • Purchase of a standard electric breast pump

To access Prenatal Care:

• Call the 24-Hour NurseLine at 1-800-841-8343

BestBeginnings

• Free app that engages expecting parents from pregnancy through newborn care with personalized tools and support
• Offers resources to support emotional and mental health before and after the baby is born
• Review maternity information with personalized milestones
• Create a custom birthing plan
• Set reminders for appointments, medications, exercise, and more
• Get alerts on pregnancy-related issues and talk to Premera’s maternity specialists
• One-touch access to Premera’s 24-hour NurseLine, Find a Doctor, and other health plan resources
• Continue to use BestBeginnings after the baby is born. Track baby’s growth, feedings, and diaper changes.

To access Best Beginnings:

• Text BABY to 29094 and download BestBeginnings
• Register using Premera member ID number
• Enter baby’s due date to start exploring

Medical Access Travel (Air-to-Surface; Inside or Outside Alaska)

• Available to employees and covered dependents on a UA Choice Medical Plan
• Travel within or outside Alaska (to nearest in-network provider) when care or diagnosis needed and there are no local providers
• Up to three (3) round trips via air 
• Airfare is paid for by member and reimbursed via medical claim form
• Only cost of airfare reimbursed (no meals, hotels, etc)

• Benefit is limited to the patient only unless the patient is a minor under the age of 18. A minor can be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To access Medical Access Travel:

• Call Premera's customer service at 1-800-364-2994

Elective Procedure Travel (Outside Alaska)

• Available to employees and covered dependents on a UA Choice Medical Plan
• Travel outside of Alaska for certain elective procedures as a cost savings measure
• Available for wide variety of elective procedures but does not include office visits, routine care, or dental care
• Travel and accommodation concierge services through dedicated phone line and service unit
• Care coordination and problem solving between case managers and customer support
• Steerage to high-value, lower-cost providers

To access Elective Procedure Travel:

• Call Premera's customer service at 1-800-364-2994

Centers of Excellence (COE) Travel (Outside Alaska)

• Available to employees and covered dependents on a UA Choice Medical Plan
• Travel outside of Alaska for certain specialty procedures as a cost savings measure
• Air travel for employees and a companion, black car services from the airport to hotel, and lodging at a select Virginia Mason hotel (up to IRS limits).
• Partnered with Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle to deliver better patient outcomes at affordable prices
• Enhanced support services for certain specialty procedures
  • Total joint replacements (knee & hip)
  • Spine surgeries
  • Gynecological procedures
• Bundled payment arrangements for eligible specialty medical procedures which include:
  
  • Pre-surgical consultations and related services
  • Hospitalization, surgery, and related inpatient care
  • Post-surgical checkups

• Employee cost shares (deductible and coinsurance) waived (except the HDHP which can’t be waived)

To access COE Travel:

• Call Premera's dedicated COE customer service line at 1-800-995-2420