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'''Premera Blue Cross''' is a not-for-profit, | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Premera Blue Cross}} | ||
[[File:Premera_Blue_Cross_logo.gif|thumb|right|Logo of Premera Blue Cross]] | |||
'''Premera Blue Cross''' is a not-for-profit health insurance company based in [[Mountlake Terrace, Washington]]. It is a licensee of the [[Blue Cross Blue Shield Association]] and provides health insurance services to individuals, families, and businesses in the Pacific Northwest. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Premera Blue Cross | Premera Blue Cross was founded in 1933 as Washington Hospital Service. Over the years, it has evolved and expanded its services, becoming a major player in the health insurance industry in the United States. In 1998, it adopted the name Premera Blue Cross. | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
Premera Blue Cross offers a wide range of health insurance products | Premera Blue Cross offers a wide range of health insurance products, including individual and family plans, employer-sponsored plans, [[Medicare]] plans, and [[Medicaid]] services. The company focuses on providing comprehensive coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, and prescription drug coverage. | ||
==Operations== | |||
The company operates primarily in the states of [[Washington (state)|Washington]] and [[Alaska]]. It has a network of healthcare providers and facilities that offer services to its members. Premera Blue Cross is committed to improving healthcare access and quality through various initiatives and partnerships. | |||
==Community Involvement== | ==Community Involvement== | ||
Premera Blue Cross is | Premera Blue Cross is actively involved in community service and philanthropy. The company supports various health-related causes and organizations, aiming to improve the overall health and well-being of the communities it serves. | ||
==Challenges and Controversies== | ==Challenges and Controversies== | ||
Like many health insurance | Like many health insurance companies, Premera Blue Cross has faced challenges related to healthcare costs, regulatory changes, and data security. In 2015, the company experienced a significant data breach that affected millions of its members, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. | ||
== | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[Blue Cross Blue Shield Association]] | |||
* [[Health insurance in the United States]] | |||
* [[Medicare (United States)]] | |||
* [[Medicaid]] | |||
[[Category:Health insurance companies of the United States]] | [[Category:Health insurance companies of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Companies based in Washington (state)]] | [[Category:Companies based in Washington (state)]] | ||
[[Category:Blue Cross Blue Shield Association]] | [[Category:Blue Cross Blue Shield Association]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:23, 16 February 2025
Premera Blue Cross is a not-for-profit health insurance company based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. It is a licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and provides health insurance services to individuals, families, and businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
History[edit]
Premera Blue Cross was founded in 1933 as Washington Hospital Service. Over the years, it has evolved and expanded its services, becoming a major player in the health insurance industry in the United States. In 1998, it adopted the name Premera Blue Cross.
Services[edit]
Premera Blue Cross offers a wide range of health insurance products, including individual and family plans, employer-sponsored plans, Medicare plans, and Medicaid services. The company focuses on providing comprehensive coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, and prescription drug coverage.
Operations[edit]
The company operates primarily in the states of Washington and Alaska. It has a network of healthcare providers and facilities that offer services to its members. Premera Blue Cross is committed to improving healthcare access and quality through various initiatives and partnerships.
Community Involvement[edit]
Premera Blue Cross is actively involved in community service and philanthropy. The company supports various health-related causes and organizations, aiming to improve the overall health and well-being of the communities it serves.
Challenges and Controversies[edit]
Like many health insurance companies, Premera Blue Cross has faced challenges related to healthcare costs, regulatory changes, and data security. In 2015, the company experienced a significant data breach that affected millions of its members, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry.
