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How Kaiser Permanente works

When you’re a Kaiser Permanente member, you get convenient, high-quality care designed to keep you healthy — and help you keep doing what you love. See what our coordinated teams and connected care model can do for you and your family.

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What is Kaiser Permanente?

We offer care and coverage together to support your total health — and simplify your entire health care experience. See how it works, why it makes us different, and how it can benefit you.

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Named the best brand for value in the nation

Out of 3,500 brands reviewed in Forbes’ Best Brands for Value survey, Kaiser Permanente ranked number one — outranking top brands like Costco, Toyota, and Southwest Airlines.

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Care made easy

Experience health care that’s simple, personalized, and hassle-free.
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High-quality care

Teams of experts working together to prevent, detect, and treat illness more effectively.
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Community health

We’re committed to building and supporting strong communities for all.

Find Kaiser Permanente high-quality care where you need it

Physicians and medical professionals

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Medical centers and offices

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Award-winning care

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Number one health plan in America

Kaiser Permanente ranked number one overall on Insure.com’s list of best health plans of 2026. The rankings are based on member surveys, health plan ratings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, and complaint index scores from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.1

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Highest-ranked medical group in the state for quality

Washington Permanente Medical Group has been one of the top-ranked medical groups in the state for high quality care 19 years in a row.2

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Pharmacy services made easy


You’ve got many convenient ways to fill and manage your prescriptions — when and where it works best for you.

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Learn the basics of health care

Health care doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re here to help you make the health care choices that are right for you — from choosing your health plan to knowing how to get the most out of it. Get answers to your questions, become a smarter health care consumer, and see what it’s like to be a Kaiser Permanente member.

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How does health insurance work?
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5 money-saving FSA and HSA tips
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Understanding health plan costs
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How telehealth works at Kaiser Permanente
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How health insurance works

Deductibles. Copays. How to get the care you need. There’s a lot to consider when choosing — and using — a health plan. Learning these basics can help make it a little easier.

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HMO vs. PPO plans: what's the difference?

Find out which plan type fits best with your health care needs and budget.

5 health care terms to know

5 health care terms to know

Understanding the basics can help you manage your costs — and avoid surprises.

Shop our plans

Compare all our health plan options, get a quote, and apply online.

Doctors and locations

Find top-notch doctors, specialists, and pharmacies near you.

Health and wellness resources

Discover new ways to thrive — in mind, body, and spirit.

Footnotes

  1. “Best Health Insurance Companies of 2026,” Insure.com, January 27, 2026.  Continue at 1
  2.  Washington Health Alliance 2008–2026 Community Checkup reports, https://wahealthalliance.org/alliance-reports-websites/community-checkup/. The 2017–2026 year rankings apply to Kaiser Permanente Washington’s medical group, Washington Permanente Medical Group, P.C. Rankings for years prior to 2017 apply to the then-named Group Health Cooperative's medical group, formerly named Group Health Permanente, P.C., and now named Washington Permanente Medical Group, P.C. Continue at 2