Member Renewal Information

For plans effective Nov. 1, 2008 our plans will now include routine vision care including exams, lenses, frames and/or contacts as a covered benefit. For more details about changes to your covered benefits, please refer to the Contract Comparison included in your Renewal Notification Packet.

For health insurance effective Nov. 1, 2008, our plan benefits include:

• Individual & Family Plan Comparison (PDF 65kb)

Nationally, overall spending on health care continues to rise. Medical costs for Providence Health Plan continue to be affected by this trend. Because of our experience with these cost increases, our Individual and Family Plans will have a premium rate increase of 25% effective Nov. 1, 2008.

For health insurance effective Nov. 1, 2008, our rates include:

• Individual & Family Plan Rates (PDF 53kb)

Changing Plans

We offer multiple plans, with a range of deductibles and monthly premiums. If you are concerned about your monthly premium, you may consider changing to a plan with a higher deductible to lower your monthly premium. That means you will pay more out-of-pocket before the health plan begins to pay for covered services. But remember, many of our covered services, including most preventive care services, are offered with the deductible waived (you can use these services without having to meet your deductible first).

To change your health plan option, download and print our Plan Change Request (PDF 164kb) and return to us by fax or mail by Nov. 30, 2008.

We understand health insurance can be confusing. If you’d like more information about choosing a new plan option, please call your insurance agent or Providence Health Plan Customer Service at 503-574-7500 or 1-800-878-4445, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.