Premera Blue Cross Strengthens Cancer Care Support with Expanded Case Management Program
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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross, one of the largest not-for-profit health plans in the Pacific Northwest, today announced the expansion of its Personal Health Support program to include Premera Cancer Support. This new service, offered in partnership with Thyme Care, helps members navigate one of life's most challenging journeys – a cancer diagnosis. Together with other specialized programs and investments in cancer care organizations throughout the community, this represents part of Premera's ongoing commitment to improving access to high-quality care and supporting members when they need it most.
The Personal Health Support program leverages Premera's integrated case management model. Through this market-leading model, a team of clinicians connects with members with complex health situations to offer one-on-one support at no extra cost. Premera Cancer Support extends this program through Thyme Care's evidence-based, virtual cancer care navigation and support services. Members have access to an oncology-trained team of clinicians, nurses, social workers, and navigators for guidance at any time, which includes:
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Clinical support ranging from answering questions about symptoms or treatment side effects to addressing mental health needs, offering palliative care and urgent care support, and finding a specialist for a second opinion.
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Identifying non-clinical barriers to care and connecting members to local resources for assistance with food, transportation, in-home care, or financial needs.
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Caregiver support with education, coping strategies, and help managing the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for a loved one.