Anthem California

Anthem Blue Cross Rate Update, July 2022

Anthem has issued a rate update for Q3 2022. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter shows: ...

Anthem Underwriting Update: ID Cards No Longer Required for Participation Validation

Effective immediately for California Small Group, Anthem will no longer require copies of ID cards when participation is in question. Groups/Brokers/General Agents are still required to have waivers o...

Anthem Parent Company Name Change to Elevance Health

Anthem is very excited to share news that their parent company, Anthem, Inc., has filed a preliminary proxy statement to change its name. The new name, pending shareholder approval, will be Elevance H...

Anthem Blue Cross Provider Update: John Muir Health

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce they have successfully renewed their Commercial and Medicare Agreements with John Muir Health which provides services to members in Contra Costa County and sur...

Anthem Blue Cross Rate Update, April 2022

Anthem has issued a rate update for Q2 2022. There are no changes to plan designs or underwriting guidelines. Quoting is now available. Statewide average change for the quarter shows: HMO 0.3...

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: County of Santa Clara

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial and Medicare Agreements with County of Santa Clara, comprising the below-referenced entities. The fully-ex...

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: Optum-Beaver Medical Group

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that they have successfully renewed their Commercial HMO Agreement with Optum-Beaver Medical Group, located in San Bernardino County. The fully executed agr...

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: Huntington Memorial Hospital

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that Huntington Memorial Hospital has rescinded its notice of termination. The current contract remains in full force and effect. Huntington Memorial Hospit...

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: Eisenhower Medical Center

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that Eisenhower Medical Center’s notice of termination, comprising the below-listed entities, has been rescinded. The current contract remains in full force an...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Offers Additional Network Flexibility through June 2022

For groups effective January 2022 through June 2022, Anthem Small Group will be allowing additional network flexibility. Employers can select one of the following pairings: Any 2 HMO networks...

Anthem Blue Cross Optum/Monarch, Arta and Applecare Medical Groups Termination

Please be aware the below-referenced medical groups will no longer be part of the Anthem Blue Cross Priority Select HMO network beginning 1/1/2022. OPTUM CARE NETWORK - ARTA HEALTH (0WL) OPTUM...

Anthem Blue Cross of CA 2022 Anniversary Month Changes

Anthem has released their 2022 Anniversary Month Change form for groups wishing to add Vivity to their offerings. Groups can request to change their anniversary date with the following conditions: ...