health plan

Dec 7th

Kaiser Permanente to acquire Seattle-based Group Health for $1.8 Billion

Kaiser Permanente signs agreement to acquire Group Health, further strengthening Washington’s nationally recognized quality health care and coverage organization. The acquisition by Kaiser Permanente affects everyone in Group Health Cooperative. The two health organizations have offered reciprocal services to each other’s health plan members while visiting the other’s service areas for nearly two decades. SEATTLE, […]

Oct 16th

USPS: Four health plan types available during open season

Four types of health plans will be available to Postal Service employees during this year’s open season benefits enrollment period. The plans, highlighted on the open season site on LiteBlue, include: Health maintenance organizations (HMOs), which provide care from plan physicians and hospitals located in particular geographic or service areas. Fee-for-service plans with preferred provider […]