Hello and welcome!
We are excited to share this valuable information with Boeing employees and their families. This welcome page will detail how the Boeing Preferred Partnership works along with valuable resources.
How the Preferred Partnership Option works
To receive network benefits, generally you and your family need to use only providers in the Embright network. Urgent care* and emergency care are covered at the network level even if the provider is not in the Embright network, or if you are traveling outside the Puget Sound region and you need emergency care.
If you receive medical services from providers who are not in the Embright network, and the services are not for urgent care or emergency care, those services would be covered at the non-network level in the Traditional Medical Plan and the Advantage+ health plan. In the Select Network Plan, non-network, non-emergency services are not covered.
*Urgent care facilities must be part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO network in order to receive in-network benefits. Urgent care visits within the Embright network will be provided at no cost (after the deductible in the Advantage+ health plan). Other services such as labs and x-rays are subject to the deductible and coinsurance in both the Traditional Medical Plan and Advantage+ health plan.
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Care across the continuum
Embright is a clinically integrated network that coordinates care across independent health systems aligned under a common goal. All members have access to a wide variety of doctors across the age and care continuum from preventive care to highly specialized care. Embright is committed to the health of all members. Primary care is the cornerstone of coordinated, effective healthcare because it provides the platform for members and their medical teams to catch conditions early and get healthy. Having a known, trusted team managing your healthcare is paramount to reaching your health goals.
Member/family-centered care
Embright is centered around you, the member. The doctors, clinics, and hospitals included in the Embright network are aligned under a common goal – providing you with quality care that is based on evidence and proven outcomes. The providers across the network work together to improve your experience and ensure you get the best care.
Boeing Well Being Programs
Enrolled members have access to all the same Boeing Well Being Programs whether you select a Standard or Preferred Partnership plan option.
Plan administration
Embright works with your plan administrators behind the scenes providing you a great experience for all your care needs. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is the medical claims administrator for the Preferred Partnership options. The following service administrators will provide the network and customer service for both the Standard and Preferred Partnership plan options.
- Mental health/substance abuse: BCBSIL
- Prescription drug coverage: Prime Therapeutics
- Vision coverage: Davis Vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Beacon Health Options
Comprehensive network
Embright offers a range of medical services across the age and care continuum – from primary care to outpatient services and advanced specialty care for pediatrics and adults. With doctors, clinics, and hospitals across the Puget Sound, members have access to over 9,000 doctors/specialists, 200 primary care clinics, 50 urgent care clinics, and 17 hospitals.
Get answers easily with Embright
Embright makes it easy to schedule appointments, answer questions about medical coverage and billing, and connect with a medical professional. Members can call Embright at 888.402.4235 or log in to their Embright member portal to access real-time chat and messaging.
All services are available through a centralized contact center which means you only need one phone number.
To schedule appointments contact us via phone or your Embright member portal.
All services are available through a centralized contact center which means you only need one phone number.
To speak to a registered nurse for immediate, professional advice contact Embright via phone or your Embright member portal.
All services are available through a centralized contact center which means you only need one phone number.
If you have billing questions, contact Embright via phone or your Embright member portal.
Who is eligible to enroll?
- Nonunion employees and their covered dependents, as well as employees and their covered dependents represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE Local No. 302, District 286) and by IAFF AFL-CIO Local I-66 - Seattle (Firefighters).
- Nonunion retirees and their dependents, as well as those formerly represented by the unions listed above, and formerly represented by Security Police Fire Professionals of America Locals 2 and 5, and their dependents, are also eligible.
- Employees represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), Professional and Technical Units, along with SPEEA Pilot/Instructors Unit (SPIU) - and covered dependents of those employees.
- Retirees of the groups listed above and their dependents are also eligible if not covered by Medicare. Those covered by Medicare are not eligible for the Preferred Partnership option.
*Embright has partnered with The Boeing Company to design a healthcare option specifically to meet the needs of eligible Boeing employees and their families. The Boeing Preferred Partnership is available in the Puget Sound region for nonunion Boeing employees and their covered dependents, employees represented by the SPEEA Union & SPEEA Pilot/Instructors Unit (SPIU) and their covered dependents, and employees represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Power Plant (IUOE Local No. 302, District 286), IAFF AFLCIO Local I66 and their covered dependents. Retirees of the groups listed above, and formerly represented by Seattle Police Fire Professionals of America Locals 2 and 5 and their dependents are also eligible if not covered by Medicare; those covered by Medicare are not eligible for the Preferred Partnership options. For information about your eligibility and benefits, please visit Boeing Worklife and click on My Total Rewards & Benefits in the Quick access box or call +1 866.473.2016 to speak with a Worklife representative.