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Kaiser Permanente WA
Learn about the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington (Kaiser Permanente WA) plans available to school employees.
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What are my plan options?
In general, you may choose from the plans listed below. Remember, if you cover eligible dependents, everyone must enroll in the same medical plan. Learn more about the plans.
Kaiser Permanente WA
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3
- Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice
Kaiser Permanente WA Options, Inc.
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3
How do I find a provider?
Visit one of Kaiser Permanente WA's online provider directories.
- For Core 1, 2, or 3 subscribers
- For SoundChoice subscribers
- For Access PPO 1, 2, or 3 subscribers
What are the full benefits of each plan?
The following documents — called a Certificate of Coverage — provide in-depth descriptions of the health care benefits for each plan. For a summary of benefits and costs, see Is there a quick way to see benefits and costs?
Certificates of Coverage
2021
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3
- Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3
Is there a quick way to see benefits and cost?
The following documents — called a Summary of Benefits and Coverage — provide summaries of what each plan covers and what it costs. For in-depth descriptions of benefits and coverage, see What are the full benefits of each plan?
Summaries of Benefits and Coverage
2021
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2
- Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3
- Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3
What are the monthly costs?
2021
| Plan | Employee | Employee and spouse1 | Employee and children | Employee, spouse1, and children |
| Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1 | $16 | $32 | $28 | $48 |
| Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2 | $21 | $42 | $37 | $63 |
| Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3 | $91 | $182 | $159 | $273 |
| Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice | $51 | $102 | $89 | $153 |
| Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1 | $66 | $132 | $116 | $198 |
| Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2 | $97 | $194 | $170 | $291 |
| Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3 | $146 | $292 | $256 | $438 |
1 Or state-registered domestic partner
Do I live in the medical plan's service area?
In most cases, you must live or work in the medical plan’s service area to join the plan. All school employees are offered a selection of plans based on their county of residence or the county where their school district, charter school, or educational service district is based. Some school employees may have more plan options if they work in a district that crosses county lines.
Be sure to call the plans you are interested in to ask about provider availability in your county. If you move out of your plan's service area, you may need to change plans. You must report your new address to your payroll or benefits office no later than 60 days after your move.
|
Plan name |
County A - K | County L - S | County T - Z |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1 Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2 |
Benton Columbia Franklin Island King Kitsap Kittitas |
Lewis Mason Pierce Skagit Snohomish Spokane |
Thurston Walla Walla Whatcom Whitman Yakima |
| Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3 |
Benton Columbia Franklin Island Kittitas |
Lewis Mason Skagit |
Walla Walla Whatcom Whitman Yakima |
| Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice |
King Kitsap |
Pierce Snohomish Spokane |
Thurston |
|
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1 Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2 Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3 |
Island King Kitsap |
Lewis Mason Pierce Skagit Snohomish Spokane |
Thurston Whatcom |
Contact
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc.
Online: Kaiser Permanente WA for school employees
Phone: 1-888-901-4636
TTY: 1-800-833-6388 or 711
