Anthem California

Hoag joins Anthem’s Priority Select Network starting 1/1/22

Anthem Blue Cross is excited to announce that Hoag will be joining the Priority Select HMO network for both small and large group. Your clients have had access to Hoag providers through Anthem's tr...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Provider Termination: Prime Healthcare Hospitals

Anthem Blue Cross would like to inform you that the below Prime Healthcare Hospitals have terminated their Commercial Hospital Agreement effective September 16, 2021. These hospitals are no longer par...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Announces Premium Deferral Option

As we approach the height of peak season, you may be considering submitting your November, December, and January cases early. However, money may be tight. Anthem is offering new cases the option to de...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Special Enrollment Tips

The annual federal Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is 11/15-12/15 for a 1/1/2022 effective date. Anthem Blue Cross of California answers some of the questions you many have for clients who may not mee...

Anthem Blue Cross of CA Portfolio and Rate Update Q1 2022

Rate Update Q1 2022 rates will increase slightly compared to Q4 2021. HMO 1.5% Full PPO & PPO HSA 0.9% Limited PPO 1.0% EPO 0.7% New Vivity HMO Network Anthem is excited to ...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Provider Update: El Camino Health

Anthem has reached a new multi-year agreement with El Camino Health, comprising hospital campuses in Mountain View and Los Gatos, effective October 1, 2021. El Camino Health provides services to membe...

Anthem Blue Cross 2020 MLR Rebates will Mail by the End of August

Anthem groups and Individual members in 10 states will receive 2020 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. Rebates will be mailed by the end of August. This is the second year in a row they maile...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Dignity Negotiation Update

We are pleased to inform you that Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) today announced it has reached a new agreement with Dignity Health (Dignity) for all commercial products and networks including HMO, PPO an...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Q4 2021 Update

Anthem Blue Cross has released their Q4 2021 medical rates. There are no benefit or underwriting changes. HMO plans have 1.1% increase in most regions (-5.2% for regions 3 and 17) PPO plan...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Medical & Specialty Broker Incentive Program

Anthem is offering a special small group broker incentive program which will run from September 2021 through January 2022. Earn more commission when you sell medical, plus, get a special bonus for den...

Anthem Blue Cross of California Urges Small Groups with Less than 20 Employees to Take Action

Anthem Blue Cross of California (Anthem) urges small groups with less than 20 employees to take action in order to qualify Assistance Eligible Individuals for state continuation COBRA premium assi...

Anthem Released a COVID-19 Relief Guide to Help Employers

Anthem Blue Cross created a guide to help employers respond to the effects of COVID-19 on their business and employees. COVID-19 Employer Relief Options Guide includes the following information: ...