MultiCare and Premera Blue Cross continue to negotiate a new agreement. To help ensure patients maintain access to in-network care while negotiations continue, both parties have agreed to extend the current contract through July 31, 2026.

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     At this time, there are no changes to your coverage, and patients with Premera insurance may continue scheduling appointments and receiving care as usual.

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     If a new agreement is not reached, MultiCare providers, including Pioneer Family Practice, could become out of network for certain Premera commercial health plans beginning August 1, 2026. However, negotiations are ongoing, and we remain hopeful that an agreement will be reached before that date.

 

 

Your Primary Care Is Protected

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     Under Washington state law, patients may continue seeing their MultiCare primary care provider at in-network rates for up to 60 days after receiving notice of a contract termination. Additional Continuity of Care protections may also be available for patients receiving ongoing treatment for certain medical conditions.

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   ​     We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and for trusting us with your care.