We’re thrilled that you chose Essence for your healthcare. Wondering where to begin as a new member? Take a look at the checklist below.


Once you have an account on your Member Website, you can:

Cut the clutter and get Essence documents electronically.

This helps us and your primary care physician provide the best care.

If treatments or procedures will roll into your effective date with Essence, fill out this form.

If your plan has a monthly premium or you owe a late-enrollment penalty, we make paying your bill easy.

Learn how to access all you need to know about covered drugs, pharmacies and more.

Review, Plan, Prepare

Review your Essence
member ID card

Call Customer Service if you have questions or need to correct any information.

Plan a visit with your
primary care physician

Talk to your doctor about preventive services you need to complete this year.

Prepare your legal
documents

Download your New Member Guide for more information.

Are you a PPO plan member?

Make sure you let Essence know the name of your primary care provider (if you haven’t already done so). This helps us better coordinate your care.


Have you switched to a different Essence plan?

New Member Events

Sign up and learn how to get started as a new plan member. We’ll talk benefits, important plan documents and more.

All Your Plan Essentials—One Simple Guide

Download your New Member Guide for more information about your Member Website, getting started with Essence, important legal documents and additional resources.

Get Your New Member Guide

You’ll need to log in to your Member Website and click the “Documents/Other” tab near the top of the page. Navigate to 2025 benefit documents and locate the 2025 New Member Guide link.

For all your questions, we have answers.

Our customer service experts are ready to provide guidance and trained to answer all your questions. Just give us a call.