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For medical coverage, Oregon employees can choose between the Connected Care Providence HDHP, Connected Care Kaiser HDHP, Connected Care Providence Primary Care Plus, Connected Care Kaiser Copay, Anthem Blue Cross HDHP or Anthem Blue Cross PCP. Before diving into option details, it's important to understand what you should consider when choosing an option.
Important note for New Hires: The Kaiser Permanente and Providence medical plans are being discontinued and are not available to new hires.
Connected Care Providence & Connected Care Kaiser
Intel contracts with Providence Health and Services and Kaiser Permanente to offer four Connected Care options in Oregon.
Connected Care offers:
- A dedicated Concierge to help navigate your healthcare needs
- In-network and out-of-network benefits throughout the U.S
- Preventive care visits and Prescriptions for certain conditions covered at 100%
- Intel’s Health for Life Centers are considered in-network providers for Connected Care Providence and Connected Care Kaiser
Concierge, at Your Service
The Connected Care Oregon Concierge is a one-stop resource to help you find a doctor who's right for you and your family, answer questions about benefits and claims, verify eligibility, process ID card requests and more.
To talk to a Connected Care Providence Concierge, call 1-855-210-1590 or 503-574-5100 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To talk to a Connected Care Kaiser Concierge, call 1-844-533-2885 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To text a Connected Care Kaiser Concierge, text 1-733-974-3113 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Connected Care?
Lower Cost, Higher Value
- Enjoy lower deductibles, co-insurance percentages and out-of-pocket maximums compared to other options
- Only Connected Care members enjoy 100% coverage of certain preventive medications and enhanced preventive exam coverage
Quality Providers, Both Local and National
- Quality, accessible care is available through an extensive network of local healthcare providers
- Nationwide coverage for routine and emergency care is available when traveling, or for dependents living elsewhere
About Connected Care Providence
Providence is the largest health system in the Portland-metro area, with a comprehensive, high-value network of highly respected providers, facilities and services. Providence clinicians use one medical record to provide a seamless care experience. This means wherever you receive care from a Providence provider, every caregiver can access up-to-date information about your health through the same electronic file.
Connected Care Providence is designed to provide you and your family a higher-quality, better-coordinated and more collaborative health care experience that places you at the center.
Connected Care Providence HDHP
This option is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) designed to help you and your family take control of your healthcare dollars and decisions by providing you with the flexibility and control in choosing the healthcare services you and your family members receive and how to pay for the cost of these services. There is no annual paycheck deduction, however there is an annual deductible that must be paid before the HDHP pays benefits. Once the deductible is met, you will pay a 5% coinsurance for in-network care. You can offset your out-of-pocket cost by making pre-tax contributions to a Health Savings Account and use those funds to pay for eligible health care expenses.
Prescription Drug Coverage: Prescription drugs are included with Connected Care HDHP. Prescriptions have a 5% copay after deductible. Certain medications are covered 100%. The Formulary Drug List is a list of covered brand-name and generic medications that your medical option has identified to be efficacious, safe, and cost-effective. It is periodically updated. To review the list of covered medications, along with the cost, go to www.providence.org/locations/or/intel.
Connected Care Providence Primary Care Plus
The Primary Care Plus option requires an annual paycheck deduction but has a lower annual deductible and copays for some services like office visits and prescriptions. You don’t need to meet the deductible before the option pays for in-network primary care office visits and prescription drugs.
Prescription Drug Coverage: Prescription drugs are included with the Connected Care Primary Care Plus. For a 30-day supply you will pay a $10 copay for generic, a $20 copay for formulary and $35 for non-formulary. The Formulary Drug List is a list of covered brand-name and generic medications that your medical option has identified to be efficacious, safe, and cost-effective. It is periodically updated. To review the list of covered medications, along with the cost, go to www.providence.org/locations/or/intel.
Learn More & Find a Provider
Find a provider online via or contact the Connected Care Providence Concierge at 1-503-574-5100 or 855-210-1590, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About Connected Care Kaiser
Kaiser Permanente combines care, meaning that your doctors, hospitals and medical coverage work together to make health care easy for you. At most Kaiser facilities, you can take care of several health care needs in one visit. You can see your doctor, get a lab test or X-ray, and pick up your medications — all without leaving the building.
With Connected Care by Kaiser Permanente, you get culturally competent care, care while traveling, access to The Portland Clinic and coordinated care that can help you stay healthy.
Connected Care Kaiser HDHP
This option is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) designed to help you and your family take control of your healthcare dollars and decisions by providing you with the flexibility and control in choosing the healthcare services you and your family members receive and how to pay for the cost of these services. There is no annual paycheck deduction, however there is an annual deductible that must be paid before the HDHP pays benefits. Once the deductible is met, you will pay a 5% coinsurance for in-network care. You can offset your out-of-pocket cost by making pre-tax contributions to a Health Savings Account and use those funds to pay for eligible health care expenses.
Prescription Drug Coverage: Prescription drugs are included with the Connected Care HDHP and carry a 5% coinsurance that applies toward the annual deductible. Certain medications are covered at 100%. The Formulary Drug List is a list of covered brand-name and generic medications that your medical option has identified to be efficacious, safe, and cost-effective. It is periodically updated. To review the list of covered medications, along with the cost, go to www.kp.org.
Connected Care Kaiser Copay
The Copay option requires an annual paycheck deduction but there are no deductibles to keep track of and no paperwork to worry about for the services you receive. You simply pay a copay at the time of service and move on with your day.
Prescription Drug Coverage: Prescription drugs are included with the Connected Care Copay. For a 30-day supply you will pay a $10 copay for generic, a $20 copay for formulary and $35 for non-formulary. The Formulary Drug List is a list of covered brand-name and generic medications that your medical option has identified to be efficacious, safe, and cost-effective. It is periodically updated. To review the list of covered medications, along with the cost, go to www.kp.org.
Learn More & Find a Provider
Find a provider online via the link below or call the Connected Care Kaiser Concierge at 1-844-533-2885, option 1 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Text service is also available. Text 1-733-974-3113 weekdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Anthem Blue Cross HDHP
This option is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) offered through Anthem Blue Cross. An HDHP is designed to help you and your family take control of your healthcare dollars and decisions by providing you with the flexibility and control in choosing the healthcare services you and your family members receive and how to pay for the cost of these services. There is no annual paycheck deduction, however there is an annual deductible that must be paid before the HDHP pays benefits. Once the deductible is met, you will pay a 10% coinsurance for in-network care. You can offset your out-of-pocket cost by making pre-tax contributions to a Health Savings Account and use those funds to pay for eligible health care expenses.
With Anthem, you'll have:
- Access to one of the largest networks of doctors and hospitals in the country
- Preventive care that is covered at 100% when you visit an in-network provider
- The dedicated Anthem Concierge team to help you navigate and make the most of your benefits
- The Engage Wellbeing app to keep you connected to your benefits, programs and information 24/7
- LiveHealth Online app to see a board-certified doctor or licensed therapist at home on-the-go
Prescription Drug Coverage: Prescription drugs are included in the Anthem Blue Cross HDHP and have a 10% coinsurance that applies after deductible. The Formulary Drug List is a list of covered brand-name and generic medications that your medical option has identified to be efficacious, safe and cost-effective. It is periodically updated.
Learn More & Find a Provider
Find a provider online via the link below or contact the Anthem Concierge team at 1-800-811-2711, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Anthem Blue Cross PCP
The Anthem Blue Cross Primary Care Plus (PCP) provides choice on when and how you pay for healthcare to our employees nationwide. It is administered by Anthem and uses the same Anthem doctors as the Anthem Blue Cross High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
You pay a paycheck contribution for the Anthem Blue Cross PCP, and it provides:
- 100% coverage for in-network preventive care
- Low copayments for primary care and specialty care office visits and prescription drugs
- A deductible with coinsurance for all other care (e.g., laboratory services, hospitalization, etc.)
With a low copayment for primary care, you are encouraged to build a strong relationship with your primary care provider. A fixed copayment for prescriptions provides you the comfort of knowing what your ongoing monthly prescription expenses will be. If you need other in-network care, you have assurance knowing the out-of-pocket maximum amount protects you from undue financial hardship.
Prescription Drug Coverage: Prescription drugs are included in the Anthem Blue Cross PCP and have a $10 copy for generics, a $20 copay for formulary drugs and a $35 copay for non-formulary drugs. The Formulary Drug List is a list of covered brand-name and generic medications that your medical option has identified to be efficacious, safe and cost-effective. It is periodically updated.
You may fill up to a 30-day supply of your maintenance medications at the network pharmacy of your choice. A 90-day supply is available at Walgreens, Costco and ESI mail pharmacy.
Learn More & Find a Provider
Find a provider online via the link below or contact the Anthem Concierge team at 1-800-811-2711, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Health Coverage Option Comparison
This at-a-glance comparison summarizes key features and differences to assist you in your decision making. Click here or the image below to view at full-size. More details can be found at My Health Benefits and in the Pay, Stock and Benefits Handbook.
To view paycheck deductions for each option, visit My Health Benefits.
Watch a short video about Intel's Medical Options.
Important note for New Hires:
The Kaiser Permanente and Providence medical plans are being discontinued and are not available to new hires.
Quick Recap!
- In Oregon, you can choose from two options: Anthem HDHP or Anthem PCP.
- Kaiser Permanente and Providence Care plans will be discontinued effective Jan. 1, 2027 and are not available to new hires. Go to the Kaiser FAQ, to learn more about the transition.
- The Anthem Blue Cross HDHP and Anthem Blue Cross PCP offer access to one of the largest networks of providers and hospitals in the country.
- There are no paycheck deductions for the HDHP options.
- Intel’s onsite Health for Life Centers are considered in-network providers for all Oregon options.
- Don’t forget – prescription drug coverage is included with all options!
