Frequently asked questions

What are online account services?

Our online account services are developed specifically to help employers  manage their Kaiser Permanente accounts.

These services allow you to:

  • Add or terminate employee and dependent coverage
  • Change employee and dependent demographic information
  • View a list of subscribers and their covered dependents
  • View your balance due
  • View payment history
  • View your monthly bill
  • Pay your bill
Are these services free?

Yes. Kaiser Permanente does not charge for the use of its online Customer Account Services.

Are enrollment changes complete immediately?

Demographic changes and member terminations are completed immediately. That means they are registered on our system when you press the "Submit" button. For some enrollments where the online system can't match the enrollee to an existing record with 100 percent accuracy, the information will be sent to a Membership Administration account service representative for manual processing.

Can I still submit membership electronically?

Yes. Filing electronically (via diskettes, tapes, etc.) is still an option.

Will I still receive a paper bill?

If you currently receive a paper bill, you will continue to receive a paper bill.

Do I have to use the Internet for everything?

No. We are offering you the use of the Internet as an additional, convenient way to work with Kaiser Permanente, because we think it will make the administration of your Kaiser Permanente health plan benefits easier. Think of this online service as a "health plan ATM" - it allows for faster service. You will still be able to call the Kaiser Permanente Membership Administration number listed on your bill. A representative will be happy to assist you.

Will this service handle Medicare and COBRA enrollments?

COBRA enrollments can be processed using online account services.* For Medicare enrollments please contact your Kaiser Permanente group representative for more information regarding Senior Advantage.

Will my employees have access to this service?

No. The service is designed for your group to manage your health plan accounts online. However, your employees who have selected Kaiser Permanente as their health plan can use our members site to:

  • Request appointments
  • Use the health and drug encyclopedias
  • Contact an advice nurse with a question
  • Contact a pharmacist with a question
  • Access other useful features to help them manage their and their families' health care
Can I have an additional user ID for another person?

Absolutely. Kaiser Permanente will provide you with one user ID. Your user ID gives you administrator privileges. It allows you to create additional user IDs for those you wish to access the site, and to vary their privileges according to their responsibilities. (You will find this function under the Account Access drop-down menu within the account services feature.)

When can my clients begin using online account services?

Your clients can preview our account services by taking our tour. At the end of the tour, they can download a user ID request form and fax it to the number listed on that form. They should receive an access code in an email, allowing them to begin using the service after having registered. For security purposes, we will only mail the user ID and password to the client.

Can my clients create additional user IDs for other administrators?

Yes. We will provide your clients with one user ID that gives them administrator privileges. They can create additional user IDs with various privileges depending on the responsibilities of new users. They will find this function under the Account Access drop-down menu within the account services feature.

* This feature is not applicable to Kaiser Permanente-administered COBRA Plans.