May 11, 2023
Having a designated primary care provider (PCP) is one of the most important things your clients can do to maximize their benefits and protect their health. And that’s why we’re helping direct more members to Kinwell, a new primary care option designed for LifeWise Health Plan of Washington members throughout Washington state.
Read on to learn more about our efforts and why we’re encouraging you to talk about PCPs and Kinwell with your clients.
Kinwell PCP Assignment
Starting in April and May, we’re assigning Kinwell PCPs to LifeWise members who didn’t have a primary care provider (PCP) designated in our system and live within Kinwell service areas. Letters explaining it to members were mailed out in late April.
Benefits of a PCP
How do your clients benefit from having a relationship with a designated PCP?
- It saves them money. On most plans, they’ll get a lower copay when they see a designated PCP.
- It saves them time. Having a PCP or primary care clinic as a medical “home base,” gives your clients the security and simplicity of knowing exactly who to call—no searching online frantically for an available clinic or urgent care center.
- PCPs are very good at what they do. They’re experts in a broad range of services, especially preventive care, chronic diseases, and overall wellness. Providers can provide one-stop preventive care through proactive health screenings and lifestyle plans.
- PCPs are a trusted health partner. A PCP can guide your clients throughout their healthcare journeys, searching for trends in health histories and identifying health risks early on.
- Fewer hospital and ER visits. Studies show that people who see a PCP regularly are less likely to be hospitalized for serious health issues and have fewer trips to the ER during their lifetime.
The Kinwell Advantage
Why is Kinwell a great PCP option for your clients?
- Kinwell offers primary care as well as behavioral health and virtual care services.
- Same-day and next-day appointments are often available, in-person or virtually.
- Your clients have their choice of 17 new, beautifully designed clinics located across Washington state.
- Kinwell’s statewide virtual care program offers even more options for your clients to seek care from anywhere.
- Your clients have access to easy on-line scheduling and the free Kinwell MyChart app.
More Information
We encourage you to talk to your clients about designating a PCP and considering Kinwell for their care. To view a PCP, your clients can sign in to their accounts at LifeWise.com.
To learn more about Kinwell and to schedule an appointment, your clients can visit kinwellhealth.com. The 17 Kinwell clinics are located in:
- Ballard
- Bellingham
- Federal Way
- Lynnwood
- Mill Creek
- Olympia
- Pasco
- Poulsbo
- Redmond
- Renton
- Seattle-Denny Way
- Seattle-Westlake
- Spokane-West 6th
- Spokane-North Country Homes
- Spokane Valley
- Wenatchee
- Yakima