Kaiser Permanente WA

 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.

Starting January 1, 2023: 

• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 1
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 2
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 3

Available through December 31, 2022:

• 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
  • Kaiser Permanente providers
  • Additional covered providers
• For Summit PPO 1, Summit PPO 2, or Summit PPO 3
  • Tier 1, preferred in-network: Summit PPO network or Washington Permanente Medical Group Provider 
  • Tier 2, in-network: First Choice Health network or First Health network

What are the full benefits of each plan?

The following documents – called an Evidence 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?

Evidence of Coverage

2023

• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 1 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 2 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 3 (2023)

2022

• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3 (2022)

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

2023

• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 1 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 2 (2023)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 3 (2023)

2022

• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2 (2022)
• Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3 (2022)

What are the monthly costs?

2023

Plan	Employee	Employee and spouse/SRDP	Employee and children	Employee, spouse/SRDP, and children
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1	$38	$76	$67	$114
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2	$43	$86	$75	$129
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3	$120	$240	$210	$360
Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice	$74	$148	$130	$222
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 1	$77	$154	$135	$231
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 2	$106	$212	$186	$318
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 3	$142	$284	$249	$426

2022

Plan	Employee	Employee and spouse/SRDP	Employee and children	Employee, spouse/SRDP, and children
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 1	$39	$78	$68	$117
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 2	$44	$88	$77	$132
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3	$119	$238	$208	$357
Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice	$76	$152	$133	$228
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 1	$104	$208	$182	$312
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 2	$133	$266	$233	$399
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Access PPO 3	$185	$370	$324	$555

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.

2023

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	Lewis Mason Pierce Skagit Snohomish Spokane	Thurston Walla Walla Whatcom Whitman Yakima
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3	Benton Columbia Franklin Island	Lewis Mason Skagit	Walla Walla Whatcom Whitman Yakima
Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice	King Kitsap	Pierce Snohomish Spokane	Thurston
Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 1 Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 2 Kaiser Permanente WA Options Summit PPO 3	King Kitsap	Pierce Snohomish Spokane	Thurston

2022

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	Lewis Mason Pierce Skagit Snohomish Spokane	Thurston Walla Walla Whatcom Whitman Yakima
Kaiser Permanente WA Core 3	Benton Columbia Franklin Island	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

Member discount programs

As a Kaiser Permanente member, you can enjoy no-cost and discounted online tools, classes, programs, and activities that can help keep you happy and healthy. 

• Fitness programs and discounts
  Take advantage of a wide variety of fitness-related discounts and programs for members – from gym memberships and ClassPass on-demand video works, to workout gear and activity trackers.
• Quit for Life program
  If you use tobacco products and are thinking about quitting, the Quit for Life Program is highly recommended. The program has been carefully developed and tested to provide the tools you need to be successful.
• Wellness coaching
  Whether you're looking to lose weight, or reduce stress, personalized wellness coaching by phone can give you the support you need.
• Health plan perks
  Take advantage of additional discounts and healthy extras included in your health plan to help you live better.
• Digital self-care support and resources for emotional wellness
  Your thoughts, feelings, and actions affect your overall health, vitality, and resilience every day. That's why it's important to have tools beyond the doctor's office. These self-care resources can help you improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being at no extra cost to you.