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Make sure your Individual and Family clients are covered on January 1, 2025

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual and Family applications must be submitted by December 31, 2024, to receive a January 1, 2025, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2025. Anthem HealthKeepers health plans for individuals and families help ...

Individual | VA

Changes to the Pharmacy Benefits Administrative Services Schedule are coming

We wanted to make you aware of a message that will be shared with your clients in the next few weeks. CarelonRx is making changes to the Pharmacy Benefits Administrative Services Schedule per the Administrative Services Agreement. Laws in several states are affecting pharmacy pricing and how your...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Mercy announce new contract

Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) have reached a new multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to affordable, high-quality care at all Mercy hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician offices across Missouri.   With the new contract...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | MO

New mandate requires individuals to manually re-enroll for 2025 coverage

The Virginia State Based Exchange (SBE) has announced that individuals who enroll for on-exchange coverage for 2024 after December 12, 2024, will not be automatically re-enrolled for 2025. Your clients must manually re-enroll by December 31, 2024, to maintain coverage on January 1, 2025. For th...

Individual | VA

Time Well Spent: Managing stress

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for December focus on recognizing and managing stress. When we feel challenged by demands on our time, energy, and resources, we may experience stress. While occasional stress is usually harmless, ongoing stress that disrupts your daily routines can af...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Managing stress

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for December focus on recognizing and managing stress. When we feel challenged by demands on our time, energy, and resources, we may experience stress. While occasional stress is usually harmless, ongoing stress that disrupts your daily routines can af...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Managing stress

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for December focus on recognizing and managing stress. When we feel challenged by demands on our time, energy, and resources, we may experience stress. While occasional stress is usually harmless, ongoing stress that disrupts your daily routines can af...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Small Group Anthem Balanced Funding: Power of 3 Producer Rewards promo

We're excited to announce the Power of 3 Producer Rewards program for all our Connecticut brokers. This program runs from December 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025, and is designed to reward your hard work and dedication during Peak Season. Power of 3 program rules: Learn: Earn 50 points by completi...

Small Group | CT

Hy-Vee Pharmacy exits Base Network

Hy-Vee Pharmacy, a midsize regional chain with 273 locations, has chosen to exit the Base Network, effective March 1, 2025. To ensure broad national access, CarelonRx will add the following pharmacy chains to the network, also effective March 1, 2025. Supervalu and Food City Pharmacy, Central...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Byte has paused operations

Byte, a network provider of our Ortho@Home program, has paused its operations effective October 25, 2024, and announced that its aligner treatment will be put on hold until future notice. Byte has informed us that they are re-evaluating their onboarding process and have made a decision to suspend...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Evidence of Coverage booklets updated to include new benefit mandates

In 2023, the Nevada Legislature passed two healthcare mandates that went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Large Group Evidence of Coverage (EOC) booklets were updated to include the new benefit mandates. Your Large Group clients enrolled in a 2024 medical plan will receive an EOC amendment wit...

Large Group | NV

Important 2025 Small Group Affordable Care Act network changes

Starting in 2025, all existing Pathway Connecticut PPO plans for Small Groups will no longer include national BlueCard access upon renewal. An insert was added to Producer Toolbox. What happens at renewals or time of sale? During renewals, Small Group plans will renew by default into the Limite...

Small Group | CT

Broker video series — How behavioral health impacts whole health

Our latest video focuses on behavioral health’s integral role within whole health. When we look at what defines a person’s health, we identify the drivers — they can be physical, behavioral, emotional, and social. Dr. Jim Polo, Medical Director at Carelon Behavioral Health discusses how Anthem b...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Broker video series — How behavioral health impacts whole health

Our latest video focuses on behavioral health’s integral role within whole health. When we look at what defines a person’s health, we identify the drivers — they can be physical, behavioral, emotional, and social. Dr. Jim Polo, Medical Director at Carelon Behavioral Health discusses how Anthem b...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | VA

Broker video series — How behavioral health impacts whole health

Our latest video focuses on behavioral health’s integral role within whole health. When we look at what defines a person’s health, we identify the drivers — they can be physical, behavioral, emotional, and social. Dr. Jim Polo, Medical Director at Carelon Behavioral Health discusses how Anthem b...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Broker video series — How behavioral health impacts whole health

Our latest video focuses on behavioral health’s integral role within whole health. When we look at what defines a person’s health, we identify the drivers — they can be physical, behavioral, emotional, and social. Dr. Jim Polo, Medical Director at Carelon Behavioral Health discusses how Anthem b...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Get answers to your frequently asked Anthem Balanced Funding questions

Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) is a health plan that gives your small business clients a fixed monthly payment and rewards them when their employees are healthier than expected. We want you to feel fully informed and confident while selling ABF and answered your frequently asked questions below. ...

Small Group | GA

Time Well Spent is transforming into Employer Health Hub

For years, our Time Well Spent website has provided top-notch health and wellness content, aiding your clients in empowering their workforce towards better lifestyle choices, enhanced productivity, and a happier workplace atmosphere. This resource is transforming into a new digital experience: E...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent is transforming into Employer Health Hub

For years, our Time Well Spent website has provided top-notch health and wellness content, aiding your clients in empowering their workforce towards better lifestyle choices, enhanced productivity, and a happier workplace atmosphere. This resource is transforming into a new digital experience: E...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent is transforming into Employer Health Hub

For years, our Time Well Spent website has provided top-notch health and wellness content, aiding your clients in empowering their workforce towards better lifestyle choices, enhanced productivity, and a happier workplace atmosphere. This resource is transforming into a new digital experience: E...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

You may experience difficulties when searching for Anthem in-network pharmacies

As you support your clients choosing an Anthem Individual & Family Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan during Open Enrollment, you may experience difficulties completing a search for Anthem in-network participating pharmacies. We want to remind you that, when you enroll a client in one of our ACA pla...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by the following wildfire emergencies: Mountain Fire in...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by the following wildfire emergencies: Mountain Fire in...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Watch our new Anthem Broker and Consultant Webinar Series

We are excited to offer the new Anthem Broker and Consultant Webinar Series. Tune in for a deep dive into some of the most pressing topics in today’s marketplace, gain insights from subject matter experts, and better understand the core of Anthem’s products and offerings. You can hear more about ...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by the following wildfire emergencies: Mountain Fire in...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Industry leaders tackle rising costs in healthcare

The rising costs of healthcare continue to be a concern for providers, patients, and payers. Recently, Crain’s New York Business and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosted a roundtable of industry insiders to discuss the issue of health care affordability and the steps being taken to mitigate c...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Rula joint marketing campaign launches soon

We understand there is a growing demand for behavioral services and that this care is important to our members. To broaden access to care and diversify the ways to receive it, we have partnered with Rula Health to provide a comprehensive mental health solution. Rula, formerly known as Path, is a...

Small Group | CA

Email autoreply issue is being resolved

Our Broker and Employer Services team shifted to a new email system on November 7, 2024. We recently identified that part of our prior email system was not completely disabled as we transitioned to the new system leading to multiple, erroneous autoreplies. We want to assure you that this issue i...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Tips to stop smoking or vaping

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for November focus on how to stop smoking or vaping. You’re never too young or too old to stop smoking or vaping. If you’ve tried before without success, you’re not alone. Nicotine, the drug in regular and e-cigarettes, is highly addictive. Nicotine af...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Tips to stop smoking or vaping

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for November focus on how to stop smoking or vaping. You’re never too young or too old to stop smoking or vaping. If you’ve tried before without success, you’re not alone. Nicotine, the drug in regular and e-cigarettes, is highly addictive. Nicotine af...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Tips to stop smoking or vaping

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for November focus on how to stop smoking or vaping. You’re never too young or too old to stop smoking or vaping. If you’ve tried before without success, you’re not alone. Nicotine, the drug in regular and e-cigarettes, is highly addictive. Nicotine af...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by the following wildfire emergencies: Oceanside Pier F...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by the following wildfire emergencies: Oceanside Pier F...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by the following wildfire emergencies: Oceanside Pier F...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Client Information Insights Evolve update: Enhancements to improve your experience

Our reporting and analytics platform, Client Information Insights Evolve (CII Evolve), features a new look and additional enhancements to improve your user experience and navigation. New features include: Streamlined navigation to make account selection and navigating between applications eas...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

SmartShopper program is expanding in 2025

SmartShopper is a program that offers members cash-like incentives to shop and receive certain procedures from lower-cost, in-network providers. What’s new beginning 1/1/2025? SmartShopper is expanding to LG ASO 250+ as a buy-up effective 1/1/25. FI and ASO buy-up members may access SmartSho...

Large Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

SmartShopper program is expanding in 2025

SmartShopper is a program that offers members cash-like incentives to shop and receive certain procedures from lower-cost, in-network providers. What’s new beginning 1/1/2025? SmartShopper is expanding to LG ASO 250+ as a buy-up effective 1/1/25. FI and ASO buy-up members may access SmartSho...

Large Group, National | CA

Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment begins today. We’re excited to be your trusted partner and connect your clients to a health plan that offers the high-quality care and savings they need. Californians can enroll in a 2025 individual and family plan on anthem.com/ca starting November 1, 2024. Anthem offers afforda...

Individual | CA

Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment begins today. We’re excited to be your trusted partner and connect your clients to a health plan that offers the high-quality care and savings they need. Nevadans can enroll in a 2025 individual and family plan on anthem.com starting November 1, 2024. Anthem offers affordable hea...

Individual | NV

Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment begins today. We’re excited to be your trusted partner and connect your clients to a health plan that offers the high-quality care and savings they need. Virginians can enroll in a 2025 individual and family plan on anthem.com starting November 1, 2024. Anthem HealthKeepers offer...

Individual | VA

Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment begins today. We’re excited to be your trusted partner and connect your clients to a health plan that offers the high-quality care and savings they need. Consumers can enroll in a 2025 individual and family plan on anthem.com starting November 1, 2024. Anthem offers affordable he...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, WI

Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment begins today. We’re excited to be your trusted partner and connect your clients to a health plan that offers the high-quality care and savings they need. Consumers can enroll in a 2025 individual and family plan on anthem.com starting November 1, 2024. Anthem offers affordable he...

Individual | GA

Broker video series – Whole Health Index identifies key social drivers of health

Our latest video looks at what it takes to deliver personalized, whole-health care. Monica Schmude, President, Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, shares how Anthem pairs solutions to each member’s needs.     We can’t change what we can’t measure. Using the Whole Health Index, a propri...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Broker video series – Whole Health Index identifies key social drivers of health

Our latest video looks at what it takes to deliver personalized, whole-health care. Monica Schmude, President, Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, shares how Anthem pairs solutions to each member’s needs.   We can’t change what we can’t measure. Using the Whole Health Index, a propriet...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | VA

SmartShopper program is expanding in 2025

SmartShopper is a program that offers members cash-like incentives to shop and receive certain procedures from lower-cost, in-network providers. What’s new beginning 1/1/2025? SmartShopper is expanding to LG ASO 250+ as a buy-up effective 1/1/25. FI and ASO buy-up members may access SmartSho...

Large Group, National | VA

Broker video series – Whole Health Index identifies key social drivers of health

Our latest video looks at what it takes to deliver personalized, whole-health care. Monica Schmude, President, Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, shares how Anthem pairs solutions to each member’s needs.     We can’t change what we can’t measure. Using the Whole Health Index, a propri...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Broker video series – Whole Health Index identifies key social drivers of health

Our latest video looks at what it takes to deliver personalized, whole-health care. Monica Schmude, President, Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, shares how Anthem pairs solutions to each member’s needs.     We can’t change what we can’t measure. Using the Whole Health Index, a propri...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

SmartShopper program is expanding in 2025

SmartShopper is a program that offers members cash-like incentives to shop and receive certain procedures from lower-cost, in-network providers. What’s new beginning 1/1/2025? SmartShopper is expanding to LG ASO 250+ as a buy-up effective 1/1/25. FI and ASO buy-up members may access SmartSho...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Quest Diagnostics will join our network on January 1

As your valued partner, we're always working to improve access to healthcare and bring your clients more cost savings. That's why we're excited to announce that Quest Diagnostics is joining the Anthem network in Georgia on January 1, 2025. Broader access and bigger savings Adding Quest to our n...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | GA

Tune into our new podcast: Decoding Market Trends

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Decoding Market Trends. This series will bring you expert insights about the latest trends and challenges facing the healthcare industry. In each episode, we sit down with Kyle Weber, our parent company’s Chief Transformation and Strategy O...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Tune into our new podcast: Decoding Market Trends

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Decoding Market Trends. This series will bring you expert insights about the latest trends and challenges facing the healthcare industry. In each episode, we sit down with Kyle Weber, our parent company’s Chief Transformation and Strategy O...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Tune into our new podcast: Decoding Market Trends

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Decoding Market Trends. This series will bring you expert insights about the latest trends and challenges facing the healthcare industry. In each episode, we sit down with Kyle Weber, our parent company’s Chief Transformation and Strategy O...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Prepare for Maine Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment has started. Open enrollment begins November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive care,1 $...

Individual | ME

Prepare for Connecticut open enrollment and member renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment has started. Open enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive care,¹ $...

Individual | CT

Prepare for Georgia Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Anthem’s window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment has started. Open enrollment begins November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive...

Individual | GA

Changes coming in 2025 to CarelonRx’s Base Network

CarelonRx has announced a maintenance update that will remove some pharmacy partners from the Base Network beginning 1/1/2025. The annual network update supports ongoing competitiveness and value for CarelonRx plans, while continuing to provide members with national pharmacy access. The updates a...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATE: Clients notified of state-mandated regulations impacting groups with pharmacy coverage

In March 2024 we shared that several states, including Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, introduced new regulations that may impact groups with pharmacy coverage and pricing arrangements with CarelonRx. The mandated changes apply to claims processed by pharmacies in these...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Primary care and behavioral health for children with $0 copays in 2025

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire is eliminating cost shares for primary and behavioral healthcare visits for children under 19 in most employer-sponsored plans. The zero-dollar cost shares* apply to Anthem health plans in New Hampshire in the fully insured large group and small...

Large Group, Small Group | NH

Prepare for Ohio open enrollment and member renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment has started. Open enrollment begins November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive care,1 $...

Individual | OH

Anthem Balanced Funding is open for Georgia Small Group business

On November 1, 2024, we will begin accepting requests for quotes on Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF), our new funding solution for employers with 20 to 50 enrolled employees. Effective dates will begin on January 1, 2025. If you’d like to learn more about Small Group Anthem Balanced Funding, join u...

Small Group | GA

Prepare for Virginia open enrollment and member renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 open enrollment has started. Open enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive care,1 $...

Individual | VA

Producer Rewards Program announces relaunch dates

Our Producer Rewards Program came to a close on September 30. It will relaunch November 1. This program is designed to reward your success as a broker. For every qualified sale you make with effective dates from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, you will earn points. You can use your points...

Small Group | NV

We’re aware of new legislation for interfertility coverage and benefits

We are aware of Senate Bill 729, Health Care Coverage: Treatment for Infertility and Fertility Services, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom. We’re in the process of thoroughly reviewing the requirements established in this new mandate to ensure that we will be compliant upon its effecti...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Group Medicare Supplement and Group Blue MedicareRX (PDP) products will no longer be offered in Connecticut

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will stop offering Group Medicare Supplement and Group Blue Medicare RX (PDP) products in Connecticut and will terminate all outstanding policies upon client renewal beginning 1/1/2025. You can continue selling Individual Medicare Supplement products. We’re comm...

Large Group, Small Group | CT

Prepare for Kentucky open enrollment and member renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 open enrollment has started. Open enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive care,1 $...

Individual | KY

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Georgia

We’re sharing this updated information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect: Between September 25 ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Georgia

We’re sharing this updated information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect: Between September 25 ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Georgia

We’re sharing this updated information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect: Between September 25 ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Kentucky Senate Bill institutes a special enrollment for pregnancy and expands maternity coverage

KY SB74 shares guidance on a new special enrollment period for pregnancy and expands maternity coverage. Special Enrollment Period: Allow a pregnant woman, and any individual who is eligible for coverage because of a relationship to a pregnant woman, to enroll for coverage under the plan or o...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Prepare for Indiana open enrollment and member renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 open enrollment has started. Open enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive care,1 $...

Individual | IN

Time Well Spent: prioritizing women’s health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for October focus on prioritizing women’s health. To be there for others, women need to prioritize their own health. This means taking time to get the healthcare you need. This month the calendar presents four ways to help women stay healthy. Our Octo...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: prioritizing women’s health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for October focus on prioritizing women’s health. To be there for others, women need to prioritize their own health. This means taking time to get the healthcare you need. This month the calendar presents four ways to help women stay healthy. Our Octo...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: prioritizing women’s health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for October focus on prioritizing women’s health. To be there for others, women need to prioritize their own health. This means taking time to get the healthcare you need. This month the calendar presents four ways to help women stay healthy. Our Octo...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Mercy may be leaving your clients’ Anthem health plan networks in Missouri

We have been in discussions for several months with Mercy to keep them in-network for your clients’ healthcare plans. However, Mercy has notified Anthem that its hospitals and physicians will leave our care provider networks on December 31, 2024. If we are unable to reach an agreement by January ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

Elevance Health Acquires Kroger Specialty Pharmacy

Elevance Health, the parent company of our pharmacy benefit management partner, CarelonRx, has acquired Kroger Specialty Pharmacy. This follows the recent acquisitions of Paragon Healthcare, Inc. and BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, all aimed at enhancing support for individuals with chronic and compl...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: Se...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: Se...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in California and are impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: Se...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Virginia

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect between September 25 and October ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Virginia

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect between September 25 and October ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Virginia

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect between September 25 and October ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1

Georgians can explore and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2024. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7.1 $0 preventive care.2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly used drugs as l...

Individual | GA

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com/ca starts October 1

Californians can explore and compare plans on anthem.com/ca starting October 1, 2024. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7.1 $0 preventive care.2 Prescription drug coverage, including convenient home de...

Individual | CA

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1

Virginians can explore and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2024. Anthem HealthKeepers health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7.1 $0 preventive care.2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly ...

Individual | VA

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1

Nevadans can explore and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2024. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7.1 $0 preventive care.2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly used drugs as lo...

Individual | NV

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1

Consumers can explore and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2024. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7.1 $0 preventive care.2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly used drugs as l...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, WI

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Georgia

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect between September 24 and October ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Georgia

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect between September 24 and October ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Georgia

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by Hurricane Helene. The changes are in effect between September 24 and October ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Prepare for 2025 open enrollment

With Georgia moving to the state-based Health Benefit Exchange (Georgia Access), it’s time to prepare for key dates and changes for the 2025 open enrollment period. Please keep in mind that you may not begin marketing with any Georgia Access references until the start of the Georgia Access Publi...

Individual | GA

Broker video series – Protecting the health information of more than 40 million people

Our latest video looks at what it takes to protect our members’ health information. Data and information are at the core of our focus to drive meaningful, positive change to the whole health of the more than 40 million members of our plans. As Enterprise Architect Principal, Dave Fantz works wit...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | VA

Broker video series – Protecting the health information of more than 40 million people

Our latest video looks at what it takes to protect our members’ health information. Data and information are at the core of our focus to drive meaningful, positive change to the whole health of the more than 40 million members of our plans. As Enterprise Architect Principal, Dave Fantz works wit...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Broker video series – Protecting the health information of more than 40 million people

Our latest video looks at what it takes to protect our members’ health information. Data and information are at the core of our focus to drive meaningful, positive change to the whole health of the more than 40 million members of our plans. As Enterprise Architect Principal, Dave Fantz works wit...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Broker video series – Protecting the health information of more than 40 million people

Our latest video looks at what it takes to protect our members’ health information. Data and information are at the core of our focus to drive meaningful, positive change to the whole health of the more than 40 million members of our plans. As Enterprise Architect Principal, Dave Fantz works wit...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Time Well Spent: Protecting your child with vaccines

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for September focus on childhood vaccines. Childhood vaccines help your child’s body learn how to fight off dangerous diseases they may be exposed to throughout their life, such as measles, whooping cough, chickenpox, and polio. They also help prevent...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Protecting your child with vaccines

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for September focus on childhood vaccines. Childhood vaccines help your child’s body learn how to fight off dangerous diseases they may be exposed to throughout their life, such as measles, whooping cough, chickenpox, and polio. They also help prevent...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Protecting your child with vaccines

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for September focus on childhood vaccines. Childhood vaccines help your child’s body learn how to fight off dangerous diseases they may be exposed to throughout their life, such as measles, whooping cough, chickenpox, and polio. They also help prevent...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Prepare for Colorado Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment starts soon on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preve...

Individual | CO

Prepare for Nevada Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment starts October 1, 2024, on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits incl...

Individual | NV

We’ll be asking ASO clients to promote paperless communications to their members

For 2025, we’ll be contacting ASO clients and asking them to encourage their employees to choose paperless communication. This initiative is part of our effort to become a digital-first company. We’ll ask ASO clients to obtain member email addresses and consent during enrollment to receive paperl...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, NH, NV, OH, WI

Promotion of paperless communications expands beyond pilot

For 2025, we’ll continue to contact ASO clients and ask them to encourage their employees to choose paperless communication. This initiative has expanded beyond a pilot and is part of our effort to become a digital-first company. We’ll ask ASO clients to obtain member email addresses and consent ...

Large Group, Small Group | MO, VA, GA

Wellbeing Solutions and Sydney Health simplify connected, whole-person care for clients

Anthem’s Wellbeing Solutions program is simple for clients to implement and manage. And for members, Wellbeing Solutions is connected to SydneySM Health, the digital front door to Anthem’s well-being ecosystem, so it’s easy for them to use anytime they need it.    Together, Wellbeing Solutions ...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Wellbeing Solutions and Sydney Health simplify connected, whole-person care for clients

Anthem’s Wellbeing Solutions program is simple for clients to implement and manage. And for members, Wellbeing Solutions is connected to SydneySM Health, the digital front door to Anthem’s well-being ecosystem, so it’s easy for them to use anytime they need it.    Together, Wellbeing Solutions ...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Wellbeing Solutions and Sydney Health simplify connected, whole-person care for clients

Anthem’s Wellbeing Solutions program is simple for clients to implement and manage. And for members, Wellbeing Solutions is connected to SydneySM Health, the digital front door to Anthem’s well-being ecosystem, so it’s easy for them to use anytime they need it.    Together, Wellbeing Solutions ...

Large Group | VA

Wellbeing Solutions and Sydney Health simplify connected, whole-person care for clients

Anthem’s Wellbeing Solutions program is simple for clients to implement and manage. And for members, Wellbeing Solutions is connected to SydneySM Health, the digital front door to Anthem’s well-being ecosystem, so it’s easy for them to use anytime they need it.    Together, Wellbeing Solutions ...

Large Group | CA

Register for our Anthem Rhythm and Blue Virtual Broker Roadshow webinar on October 10

If you sell Individual coverage, your partners on the Georgia sales team invite you to attend the Anthem Rhythm and Blue Virtual Broker Roadshow webinar on Thursday, October 10 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Join to learn more about: Anthem product updates that will help you sell new business duri...

Individual | GA

Prepare for Wisconsin Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment starts soon on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preve...

Individual | WI

Prepare for California Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2025 Open Enrollment starts October 1, 2024, on anthem.com/ca. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2024, and runs through January 31, 2025. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers the savings and care they need. Benefits i...

Individual | CA

Members being notified about discontinuation of Anthem Enhanced Choice (AEC) plans

In May, we shared that we would no longer offer our Anthem Enhanced Choice (AEC) plans because of a new Federal rule that limits the length of Short-Term Plans. It’s important to know that Open enrollment for 2025 is November 1, 2024, through January 15, 2025. The loss of AEC coverage does not q...

Individual | OH

Help for Members Impacted by the Land Movement Emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in Los Angeles County, California, and are impacted by the Rancho Palos Verdes land movem...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by the Land Movement Emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in Los Angeles County, California, and are impacted by the Rancho Palos Verdes land movem...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by the Land Movement Emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who live in Los Angeles County, California, and are impacted by the Rancho Palos Verdes land movem...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Georgia’s state-based exchange (GA Access) registration is open

Agent training and certification is now available for Georgia Access. You must complete this by September 20 to have a Georgia Access agent profile automatically created and to maintain your Book of Business from HealthCare.gov. Training and certification can be accessed at certification.georgia...

Individual | GA

Virtual resources make it easier to access mental healthcare

Mental health is part of overall well-being. The right support makes it easier to deal with behavioral health issues. That’s why we’ve enhanced virtual access to behavioral health providers through reduced copays and expanded networks. Anthem offers virtual mental health visits for our New York ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem’s parent company agrees to acquire Indiana University Health Plans

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s parent company has agreed to acquire Indiana University (IU) Health Plans, a managed care organization created by Indiana University Health. After the acquisition closes, IU Health Plans will become part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana.    IU ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN

New video series focuses on how we lead positive change

As a trusted partner for health, Anthem continues to lead positive change. We are sharing videos to help you understand how we’re living our purpose of improving the health of humanity. They feature company leaders discussing how we lead positive change in innovation, access to care, advocacy, ma...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New video series focuses on how we lead positive change

As a trusted partner for health, Anthem continues to lead positive change. We are sharing videos to help you understand how we’re living our purpose of improving the health of humanity. They feature company leaders discussing how we lead positive change in innovation, access to care, advocacy, ma...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | VA

New video series focuses on how we lead positive change

As a trusted partner for health, Anthem continues to lead positive change. We are sharing videos to help you understand how we’re living our purpose of improving the health of humanity. They feature company leaders discussing how we lead positive change in innovation, access to care, advocacy, ma...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

New video series focuses on how we lead positive change

As a trusted partner for health, Anthem continues to lead positive change. We are sharing videos to help you understand how we’re living our purpose of improving the health of humanity. They feature company leaders discussing how we lead positive change in innovation, access to care, advocacy, ma...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Anthem Life’s life and disability experience reports and claim reports are moving to Compassi

As you know, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) acquired our parent company’s Life and Disability business on April 1, 2024. We’re sharing this information from Anthem Life to keep you informed of changes in life and disability plan administration. Compassi, the Anthem Life employer s...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Are you ready to sell Anthem Small Group in 2025? Act NOW to become SHOP certified!

If you want to sell Anthem Small Group Business Health Options Program (SHOP) insurance in 2025, you need to register through the CMS Enterprise Portal. It only takes a few minutes to be SHOP certified. SHOP plans are administered directly by Anthem and include Pathway HMO, Access Blue New Engla...

Small Group | NH

HCA Healthcare hospitals may be leaving our network October 1

We've been working closely with HCA Healthcare, but we haven't yet reached an agreement to keep their hospitals in our plan network. If we do not reach an agreement the following HCA Healthcare hospitals may leave our Georgia plan network on October 1, 2024: Doctors Hospital in Augusta* Memo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

2023 MLR rebates will mail in September

Anthem groups and individual members in 11 states will receive 2023 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ratio of...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, MO, NH, NV, OH, GA

2023 MLR rebates will mail in September

Anthem groups and individual members in 11 states will receive 2023 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ratio of...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

2023 MLR rebates will mail in September

Anthem groups and individual members in 11 states will receive 2023 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ratio of...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Historical marker in Columbus to recognize Anthem’s significance to Georgia’s history

Please join the Georgia Historical Society and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on August 28 for the dedication of a historical marker in Columbus, GA recognizing Anthem’s history and significance to Georgia’s economic past. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia can trace its beginnings ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

New enhancement makes MEWA quoting process more efficient

The latest enhancement to our MEWA digital quoting process allows you to add comments to a quote on the upload document screen. Previously, any additional comments had to be emailed to underwriters separately. Please note that the comments field should only be used to support submitted informati...

Small Group | IN, KY, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’re offering your small business clients a moment in the spotlight

We’re sending an email to California Small Group clients and offering them a chance to be promoted on our social media channels. The program is open to businesses with less than 500 employees. Your Anthem Sales representative can provide more information.

Small Group | CA

Anthem and Astrana Health partner to offer better access to care in underserved areas

Anthem and Astrana Health are collaborating to expand access to high-quality patient care in previously underserved member communities. Astrana will open and manage clinics providing care exclusively for Anthem Blue Cross members who join Allied Pacific IPA. Allied Pacific IPA doctors and staff ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Learn how Anthem and TriHealth are collaborating for better health and lower costs

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield President Jane Peterson is joining TriHealth Executive Vice President and System Chief Operating Officer Terri Hanlon-Bremer and local employers to talk about how collaboration can improve health and lower costs. Join us for this panel hosted by the Cincinnati B...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | OH

Time Well Spent: controlling migraine attacks

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for August focus on taking control of migraine headaches. If you have experienced a migraine attack, you know it can be more than just a throbbing headache. It can also cause other symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, numbness, and blurry vision. They ca...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: controlling migraine attacks

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for August focus on taking control of migraine headaches. If you have experienced a migraine attack, you know it can be more than just a throbbing headache. It can also cause other symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, numbness, and blurry vision. They ca...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: controlling migraine attacks

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for August focus on taking control of migraine headaches. If you have experienced a migraine attack, you know it can be more than just a throbbing headache. It can also cause other symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, numbness, and blurry vision. They ca...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Behavioral health network expansion in New York

New York members now have more options for accessing behavioral health care. We added almost 3,000 new behavioral health providers to our New York network, as well as 15 new EAP providers. As a result, there are now nearly 8,000 contracted behavioral health providers in the state. These new prov...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our California members who live in areas impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: Augu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our California members who live in areas impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: Augu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our California members who live in areas impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: Augu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Register for our September 10 webinar on our Gene Therapy Solution

Gene therapy brings the promise of new treatments that can reduce long-term costs and improve health outcomes. Our Gene Therapy Solution — part of our stop-loss portfolio — can also provide added financial protection for your clients while they support their employees. Join us at 1 p.m. ET on Se...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem and CU Medicine agree to continue partnership

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado (Anthem) have a new multiyear agreement guaranteeing Anthem members continued access to CU Medicine clinicians who deliver medical and behavioral health services. We are working together on innovative...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Debby in GA and FL

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members in Florida and Georgia who are impacted by Hurricane Debby. The changes are in effect between Aug...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Debby in GA and FL

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members in Florida and Georgia who are impacted by Hurricane Debby. The changes are in effect between Aug...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Debby in GA and FL

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members in Florida and Georgia who are impacted by Hurricane Debby. The changes are in effect between Aug...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Save the date: Broker Roadshow is September 18

Join your Anthem partners and other brokers online on September 18 as we come together at the Anthem Rhythm and Blue Broker Roadshow. We’ll share how our focus on affordability, simplicity, and experience drives dynamic, effective performance. We’ll also showcase new products and innovations that...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

New Missouri RVP of Sales, David Ploesser

David Ploesser is joining our Missouri Commercial team as Regional Vice President of Sales starting August 12 to lead our Missouri sales team. David is a St. Louis native. He is an experienced insurance professional and has held leadership roles with carrier and retail brokerages. He earned his ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

Ask the Expert Webinar recap – Enhancements to Your Digital Tools

In case you missed it, you can view the recording of the Ask the Expert Webinar from Tuesday, July 30, about the latest enhancements to our broker digital tools. Our Staff Vice President of Operations and System Solutions, Amy Bastien, and her team led a discussion about: Enhancements made to ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’ll pay dental providers directly if the member assigns benefits to them

Per recently passed state legislation, we will reimburse dental providers directly if a member of an Indiana Fully insured group or the State of Indiana Employee Health Plan signs an assignment of benefits. The law applies to all providers, whether or not they are in the plan’s network. An assig...

Large Group | IN

UPDATED: Wegovy approved for cardiovascular indication

Until recently, the FDA had only approved Wegovy for weight loss. In March 2024, Wegovy gained FDA approval for an additional indication for the reduction of cardiovascular (CV) events in overweight or obese patients with a history of cardiovascular disease. Based on the clinical trial, evidence-...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

The law requires us to confirm your identity before disclosing PHI

To remain good stewards of your client’s information, we are legally required to confirm your identity before providing any protected health information (PHI) about them. We do that by asking for your full name, then three identifiers for your client, such as name, date of birth, and Health Care ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our California members who live in areas impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: July...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our California members who live in areas impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: July...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our California members who live in areas impacted by wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect: July...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by the Park Wildfire in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members impacted by the Park Wildfire in Butte, Plumas, and Tehama counties in California. The changes ar...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by the Park Wildfire in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members impacted by the Park Wildfire in Butte, Plumas, and Tehama counties in California. The changes are...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by the Park Wildfire in CA

We’re sharing this information in case you have clients in the impacted areas. We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members impacted by the Park Wildfire in Butte, Plumas, and Tehama counties in California. The changes ar...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Webinar reminder: Ask the Expert - Enhancements to Your Digital Tools

Don’t forget to register for our Ask the Expert webinar on Tuesday, July 30, to learn about the latest enhancements to broker digital tools.  Our Staff Vice President of Operations and System Solutions, Amy Bastien, and her team will lead a discussion focused on: Enhancements made in response ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New Missouri Sales Director for Individual and Small Group

Brittney Beazley has joined the Missouri Commercial team as Director of Sales for Individual and Small Group. She started overseeing the team on July 15. Brittney has worked in the insurance industry for eight years, during which time she’s developed solid skills in team development, strategic p...

Small Group, Individual | MO

Webinar reminder: Ask the Experts - Enhancements to Your Digital Tools

Don’t forget to register for our Ask the Expert webinar on Tuesday, July 30, to learn about the latest enhancements to broker digital tools.  Our Staff Vice President of Operations and System Solutions, Amy Bastien, and her team will lead a discussion focused on: Enhancements made in response ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Reminder: Ask the Expert webinar – Enhancements to Your Digital Tools

Don’t forget to register for our Ask the Expert webinar on Tuesday, July 30, to learn about the latest enhancements to broker digital tools. Our Staff Vice President of Operations and System Solutions, Amy Bastien, and her team will lead a discussion focused on: Enhancements made in response t...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Market Verifications Available Digitally for Renewing Business

Remember, there’s an easy, paperless way to certify renewing business. The market verification form (MVF) is available in EmployerAccess for small groups and their authorized brokers. There’s no need to scan and email documents. To use the digital form in EmployerAccess, select Complete Market V...

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, NH, NV, WI, GA

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2025 now available

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2025 are available now on Broker Hub. These concise summaries explain how the program works and shows how easy it is for members to engage in all the wellbeing tools through our award-winning SydneySM Health app.  These placemats make it simple to share the value...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

PCORI fees increasing for 2024 payment

The annual mandated fee to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is increasing as follows: $3.00 per member for plan years ending on or before September 30, 2023, up from $2.79 last year. $3.22 per member for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2023, up from $3.00...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Join us at the Atlanta Heart Walk to support heart health

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Georgia. We invite you to help support heart health initiatives across Georgia as we “lace up” for the 2024 Atlanta Heart Walk on Saturday, September 21. Join us by registering a team today. The Heart Walk is a great way for you and your fa...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Anthem Back and Joint Pain Program coming to ASO clients in 2025

We’re expanding access to our back and joint pain program to include Administrative Service Only (ASO) groups in 2025. Musculoskeletal conditions like osteoporosis, arthritis, and problems with bones and joints are the largest drivers of medical costs.1 They are a top concern for employers looki...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help your clients navigate Open Enrollment with our employer toolkit

Our employer toolkit can help guide your clients through Open Enrollment. It includes downloadable templates for emails, text messages, and social media content, as well as digital banners and videos. Employers can adjust the templates to suit their needs. The toolkit also offers useful Open Enr...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help your clients navigate Open Enrollment with our employer toolkit

Our employer toolkit can help guide your clients through Open Enrollment. It includes downloadable templates for emails, text messages, and social media content, as well as digital banners and videos. Employers can adjust the templates to suit their needs. The toolkit also offers useful Open Enr...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Help your clients navigate Open Enrollment with our employer toolkit

Our employer toolkit can help guide your clients through Open Enrollment. It includes downloadable templates for emails, text messages, and social media content, as well as digital banners and videos. Employers can adjust the templates to suit their needs. The toolkit also offers useful Open Enr...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Nominations open for Anthem Small Business Spotlight with the Colorado Buffaloes

We’re looking for your help to spotlight local small businesses. Anthem and the Colorado Buffaloes have awarded $32,000 to small businesses in Colorado since we launched the Small Business Spotlight in 2022. In partnership with the Colorado Buffaloes, we’re working to improve the lives of Colora...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Time Well Spent: Understanding digestive health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for July focus on understanding digestive health. There’s a reason the old saying tells us to “go with our gut.” Our gut, or digestive system, does many important jobs that support good health. It removes toxins, breaks down our food, and puts the nut...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Understanding digestive health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for July focus on understanding digestive health. There’s a reason the old saying tells us to “go with our gut.” Our gut, or digestive system, does many important jobs that support good health. It removes toxins, breaks down our food, and puts the nut...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Understanding digestive health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for July focus on understanding digestive health. There’s a reason the old saying tells us to “go with our gut.” Our gut, or digestive system, does many important jobs that support good health. It removes toxins, breaks down our food, and puts the nut...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’ll send the annual MLR survey to employers soon

Anthem pays annual rebates to Fully Insured groups when their medical loss ratio (MLR) is less than 85% for Large Groups or 80% for Small Groups and Individuals. Each year, we contact impacted groups to verify group size. We use the information to distribute rebates to the correct groups.  This y...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, VA, WI, GA

Why international medical insurance is a big deal for your clients—and you

Working and traveling internationally has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Most U.S. health plans, including employer-sponsored, ACA and Medicare plans, have limited, if any, international benefits. Clients who rely solely on their U.S. health insurance while abroad will likely experience critical ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members impacted by the Thompson wildfires in Butte County, California. The changes are in effect from July 3 through August 2, 2024. The changes also apply to emergency responders who ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Central Maine Medical Center expands oncology services with new Lewiston partnership

Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) has expanded its oncology services with a new medical oncology partnership with New England Cancer Specialists at CMMC’s new cancer center next to the hospital in Lewiston. New England Cancer Specialists are the region’s largest cancer care specialty group and...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Ask the Expert webinar – Enhancements to Your Digital Tools

Join us on Tuesday, July 30, to learn about the latest enhancements to broker digital tools.  Our Staff Vice President of Operations and System Solutions, Amy Bastien, and her team will lead a discussion focused on: Enhancements made to Producer Toolbox in response to broker feedback, includin...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New imaging options for southern New Hampshire

Members have new in-network imaging options in southern New Hampshire. Tellica Imaging opened locations in Nashua and Manchester last month, offering better access to CT scans, MRIs, and other imaging services. Tellica is part of our Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Pathway plans. Please shar...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

We have reached an agreement with Optum Colorado to keep them in our network

We have reached an agreement with Optum Colorado (known as New West Physicians and Optum Colorado Springs) to keep them in our network. Anthem members have uninterrupted access to Optum Colorado care centers and physician offices. Members can contact the Member Services phone number on their Ant...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

New live chat channel for sales compensation, licensing and credentialling questions

You can now chat with a live agent to get answers to sales compensation and licensing and credentialing questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. We’ve expanded our capabilities so you can get more of what you need on the go. Chat with a live representative on topics like...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New Small Group Specialty Benefit Modification Form for August 1 and later effective dates

Starting with August 1, 2024, effective dates, you must use our new 2024 Specialty Benefit Modification Form for Small Groups in California. The Life & Disability sections have been removed now that our partner, The Standard, has completed its purchase of that business. You can download the new ...

Small Group | CA

Special opportunity to assist AEC clients stay covered

In May we let you know that we will soon stop offering our Anthem Enhanced Choice plans (AEC) because of a new Federal rule that limits the length of Short Term Plans.   It’s important to know that the loss of AEC coverage because of these new rules does not qualify an individual for a Special ...

Individual | OH, WI

Special opportunity to assist AEC clients stay covered

In May we let you know that we will soon stop offering our Anthem Enhanced Choice plans (AEC) because of a new Federal rule that limits the length of Short Term Plans.   It’s important to know that the loss of AEC coverage because of these new rules does not qualify an individual for a Special ...

Individual | IN, KY, MO, GA

Change Healthcare to send letters to ASO clients

On June 20, 2024, Change Healthcare informed us that it would begin contacting clients and partners affected by their cybersecurity event. They will begin sending their notifications in July.   While Change Healthcare is unable to provide a comprehensive accounting of affected data, Anthem’s AS...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

SOCA groups can save more when they add dental or vision coverage

New and existing Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance Benefit Plan groups are eligible for even more savings when they add new dental or vision coverage. These increased credits vary by group size (based on number of enrolled medical subscribers). For example, a group with seven enrolled medical subscr...

Small Group | OH

Small group quotes are moving to online only

To benefit our mutual clients, we are streamlining the small group (2-50) quote and group enrollment process. Beginning August 1, 2024, brokers must quote and enroll all small group products in the Producer Toolbox. Because of this automation, we will no longer accept quote requests (RFPs) or gro...

Small Group | WI

Lin Health offers a new approach to chronic pain

Lin Health helps health systems and care practices provide compassionate, evidence-based, low-risk pain psychology treatment for chronic pain and discomfort. This video shares Mitzi's story and shows how Lin Health works with patients and how their treatment approach helps them recover. Lin Heal...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Enrollment period extended for those no longer eligible for Medicaid coverage

Colorado individuals and families losing Health First Colorado (Medicaid) or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) coverage have more time to transition to a Marketplace plan. The Colorado Division of Insurance has extended the temporary special enrollment period (SEP) through November 30, 2024. It was ...

Individual | CO

Effective 9/1/24, we’ll pay dental providers directly if the member assigns benefits to them

Per recently passed state legislation, we will reimburse dental providers directly if a member of a Wisconsin group signs an assignment of benefits (AOB). The law takes effect September 1, 2024. The law applies to all providers, whether or not they are in the plan’s network. An assignment of ben...

Large Group | WI

Kennebunk boy named Anthem Hero at Hadlock

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine partners with the Maine Children's Cancer Program every summer to recognize Anthem Heroes at Hadlock. The recognition honors courageous Maine kids who have battled childhood cancer or other serious medical conditions. We honored six-year-old Jackson Kalb...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Groups can save up to 2 points off their risk factor by adding dental and vision to Kentucky ChamberAdvantage medical plans

To help groups save on their Kentucky ChamberAdvantage medical plans, we’re offering up to 2 points off their risk factor when they add dental and/or vision coverage. Starting June 1, 2024, groups can earn up to 1.5 points off their risk factor when they add dental coverage. They can earn 0.5 po...

Small Group | KY

Join us to help local kids with cancer

This summer you can help young cancer patients at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond and the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Hampton Roads by hosting a lemonade stand or donating during the Anthem LemonAid event. How you can help Host a stand You'll receive free lemonade mat...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

We’ll file the CAA-required gag clause attestation on your clients’ behalf

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause provision prohibits group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage from entering into an agreement between a plan or issuer and a healthcare provider, network or association of providers, third-party ad...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for June focus on recognizing and responding to signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. Acknowledging signs of memory loss in yourself or a loved one isn’t easy. It’s natural to feel scared by the possibility of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and what that could mean....

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for June focus on recognizing and responding to signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. Acknowledging signs of memory loss in yourself or a loved one isn’t easy. It’s natural to feel scared by the possibility of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and what that could mean....

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for June focus on recognizing and responding to signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. Acknowledging signs of memory loss in yourself or a loved one isn’t easy. It’s natural to feel scared by the possibility of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and what that could mean....

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Lindsey Ames is new Regional VP of Sales in Colorado

After an extensive search over the past few months, we have selected Lindsey Ames as our new Regional Vice President of Sales for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado. Lindsey will lead the development, execution, and implementation of our sales strategy, enhancing our customer relations...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Anthem Balanced Funding groups can save when they bundle plans

Starting with June 1, effective dates: Small group clients can save up to 2% on their ABF medical rate when adding the following new coverage:1 1.5% savings for dental. 0.5% savings for vision. Large group clients can save up to 4% on their ABF medical rate when adding the following new co...

Large Group, Small Group | CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, OH, VA

We’ll be asking ASO clients to promote paperless communications to their members

Starting July 1, 2024, we’ll be contacting ASO clients in Georgia, Virginia, and Missouri. We’ll ask them to encourage their members to choose paperless communication. This pilot program is part of our efforts to become a digital-first company. We’ll ask ASO clients to obtain member email addres...

Large Group, Small Group | MO, VA, GA

Members can use SmartShopper directly from Sydney Health and earn cash rewards

Your clients can now use SmartShopper through Sydney Health℠ with no phone call or additional login. SmartShopper is a great tool to help members find low-cost, high-quality medical services. And now it’s easier to access. If they have already registered with SmartShopper, they’ll be taken direc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME, NH

Anthem Balanced Funding Ask the Expert broker webinar available on demand

If you missed our latest webinar or want to review it, you can watch a recording of Next Level Anthem Balanced Funding:  Ask the Expert anytime. In our May session, we discussed Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF), our level funding solution. Our ABF Product Director, Nancy Sparks, and sales leaders M...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Watch your Inbox for new broker news weekly recaps

We want to be sure you never miss a news post from Anthem. So starting today, we’ll send you an email each Friday that recaps Anthem’s news from that week. Each recap will be specific to the state or states you’re appointed in, so you won’t need to search for the stories relevant to you. They’ll ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

2023 Prescription Drug Data Collection submission completed

In February we let you know we would file the 2023 Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) files required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). We submitted these files on May 29, 2024, on behalf of our fully insured and ASO clients for the benefits we administer and maintain. If you ne...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem Balanced Funding groups can save when they bundle plans

Starting with June 1, effective dates: Large group clients can save up to 4% on their ABF medical rate when adding the following new coverage:* 1.5% savings for dental. 0.5% savings for vision. 0.25% savings for life. 0.5% savings for short-term disability. 0.5% savings for long-term disa...

Large Group | NH, GA

Anthem Balanced Funding groups can save when they bundle plans

Starting with June 1, effective dates: Small group clients can save up to 2% on their ABF medical rate when adding the following new coverage:1 1.5% savings for dental. 0.5% savings for vision. Large group clients can save up to 4% on their ABF medical rate when adding the following new co...

Large Group, Small Group | CO

Anthem Balanced Funding groups can save when they bundle plans

Starting with June 1, effective dates: Small group clients can save up to 2% on their ABF medical rate when adding the following new coverage:1 1.5% savings for dental. 0.5% savings for vision. Large group clients can save up to 4% on their ABF medical rate when adding the following new co...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Updated Small Group Specialty Saving Program

Your small group clients can get 5% off new dental and vision plans when they choose both from Anthem, even without an Anthem medical plan. When Small Group clients with 2 to 100 eligible employees buy new dental coverage and add a vision plan with us, they’ll receive a bundled discount of 5% on...

Small Group | CO, CA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Updated Small Group Specialty Saving Program

Your small group clients can get 5% off new dental and vision plans when they choose both from Anthem, even without an Anthem medical plan. When Small Group clients with 2 to 50 eligible employees buy new dental coverage and add a vision plan with us, they’ll receive a bundled discount of 5% on ...

Small Group | CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Wegovy approved for cardiovascular indication

The FDA has approved Wegovy, currently used to treat weight loss, for cardiovascular (CV) treatment, effective July 1, 2024. Wegovy for CV treatment will be treated differently than Wegovy for weight loss. CarelonRx will manage Wegovy for CV differently from Wegovy for weight loss and will treat...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

SMART and FARM plans need full census when adding new members

Small group clients moving from ACA plans to Georgia Chamber SMART or Georgia FARM MEWA health plans with an effective date of July 1, 2024, or later will require a new quote request through Producer Toolbox. The request must include a group census, based on information provided by the employer. ...

Small Group | GA

Time Well Spent: Supporting teenage mental health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for May focus on understanding how to support teenage mental health. Mental health conditions in teens are more than just age-related angst. They are real challenges. They are common. And they are treatable. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Supporting teenage mental health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for May focus on understanding how to support teenage mental health. Mental health conditions in teens are more than just age-related angst. They are real challenges. They are common. And they are treatable. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Supporting teenage mental health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for May focus on understanding how to support teenage mental health. Mental health conditions in teens are more than just age-related angst. They are real challenges. They are common. And they are treatable. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Broker Academy enrollment is up, register now and make sure you can attend

The response to the 2024 Broker Academy training series has been overwhelming, with increased registration. Even after we doubled the training opportunities, space is limited. Register now for upcoming training, including:   Impact of Vision Wear Insurance Coverage June 5 or June 26 ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Mark Miller named Regional Vice President and Sales General Manager for New York

Mark Miller has joined Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York as Regional Vice President and General Manager. He brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and pharmacy services. Throughout his career, Mark has consistently fostered strong client and consultant relationships bui...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem Enhanced Coverage plans to be discontinued due to final Federal rule

A Federal rule finalized on March 28 modifies the requirements for Short Term Plans. These rules limit the length of time Short Term Plans can remain in place with effective dates after September 1, 2024. This impacts the sales and renewals of our Anthem Enhanced Choice (AEC) plans.   Selling n...

Individual | IN, KY, MO, GA

Anthem Enhanced Coverage plans to be discontinued due to final Federal rule

A Federal rule finalized on March 28 modifies the requirements for Short Term Plans. These rules limit the length of time Short Term Plans can remain in place with effective dates after September 1, 2024. This impacts the sales and renewals of our Anthem Enhanced Choice (AEC) plans.   Selling n...

Individual | OH, WI

VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE make-up sessions in July

You can register now through July 12, 2024, to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in July. These courses are make-up courses for the classes in January. If you attended the January courses, you will NOT get additional credit. This training is for V...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Showing our support for your Small Group clients

Small Businesses are the engine that drives communities across America. This month we honor and celebrate those businesses and commit to our continuing collaboration to build healthy communities where people and businesses thrive. We recently shared this small-business video with your client gro...

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Showing our support for your Small Group clients

Small Businesses are the engine that drives communities across America. This month we honor and celebrate those businesses and commit to our continuing collaboration to build healthy communities where people and businesses thrive. We recently shared this small-business video with your client gro...

Small Group | CA

Showing our support for your Small Group clients

Small Businesses are the engine that drives communities across America. This month we honor and celebrate those businesses and commit to our continuing collaboration to build healthy communities where people and businesses thrive. We recently shared this small-business video (upstate / downstate...

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Showing our support for your Small Group clients

Small Businesses are the engine that drives communities across America. This month we honor and celebrate those businesses and commit to our continuing collaboration to build healthy communities where people and businesses thrive. We recently shared this small-business video with your client gro...

Small Group | VA

Groups can save up to 2 points off their risk factor by adding dental and vision to SMART and FARM medical plans

To help groups save on their Georgia Chamber SMART or Georgia FARM medical plans, we’re offering up to 2 points off their risk factor when they add any combination of dental or vision coverage. For effective dates starting June 1, 2024, groups can earn up to 1.5 points off their risk factor when...

Small Group | GA

InStride Health now offers in-network pediatric mental healthcare

InStride Health, a pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, has joined our network. We’re working to increase access to mental healthcare and expand treatment capacity in Connecticut. InStride Health treats anxiety and OCD in children and young adults from 7 ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CT

Learn more about mental health challenges

Anthem is working with Aspire365 to bring in-home mental health and substance use treatment programs for those 12 years old or older. It’s part of our effort to increase access to behavioral healthcare and expand treatment capacity in the region. Aspire365 has created four mental health videos f...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CT, ME, NH

Top 20% of services cost-share details revealed

Ohio law requires insurers offering health care plans through a health insurance exchange to make the following information available to existing and potential members upon request: A list of the top 20% of services based on use An insured's expected contribution for each service The top 20...

Small Group, Individual | OH

Update on Life and Disability Business in California

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) acquired our parent company’s life and disability business on April 1, 2024. The Standard purchased the existing group policies of Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company along with Anthem Life Insurance Company (Anthem Life). StanCorp Fin...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Join us May 14 to learn how we’re expanding behavioral health access

Mental and emotional health challenges are a top concern for employers. Timely access to care, specialty care providers, and personal preferences present unique challenges when connecting employees to the care they need when they need it. Please join us for a half-hour webinar on Tuesday, May 14...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Some GLP-1 drugs not available for home delivery from CarelonRx Pharmacy

Due to ongoing, national supply issues, starting May 15, 2024, and until the medications become readily available, members will not be able to fill the following GLP-1 drugs via CarelonRx Pharmacy home delivery: Mounjaro Trulicity Wegovy Saxenda We will notify you and your clients when th...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Broker Service Phone Enhancements

We value the feedback you provided us. The Broker Services phone prompts are being enhanced to make getting the help you need even faster and easier. You can customize your service experience based on your preferences and specific needs. We’ve streamlined the prompts so you can choose self-servi...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Storms and Flooding in CA

We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who were impacted by the March 2024 storms and flooding emergency in California. The changes are in effect from May 3 through June 1, 2024, for the following California counties ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Your client’s renewal paperwork is due soon

You play a key role when it comes to implementing your client’s health plan renewal. When you submit paperwork on time, you’re helping to make sure: Members have access to care without delay. Members receive ID cards before their effective date. Billing and commissions are correct and on tim...

Large Group | IN

You could score big prizes at Yoga Day at Folsom Field

Join us at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, for Yoga Day at Folsom Field presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in partnership with the Colorado Buffaloes. The event is free and limited to the first 500 people who register for the all-level yoga class. We’ll enter all participants in a ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Don’t miss the May legislative update from Broker Academy

The Broker Academy series continues its full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year. Register now for the free webinars. Legislative update – May 15 Join us for the latest insights on current and future legislation, and its potential impact on our industry. Continuin...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anytime is a good time to sell Individual & family stand-alone dental & vision plans

You can sell Anthem’s Individual & family stand-alone dental and vision plans off the exchange throughout the year. Our dental plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. When your clients choose an Anthem dental plan they will have access to one of the largest dental networks in the country...

Individual | CO

Anytime is a good time to sell Individual & family stand-alone dental & vision plans

You can sell Anthem’s Individual & family stand-alone dental and vision plans off the exchange throughout the year. Our dental plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. When your clients choose an Anthem dental plan they will have access to one of the largest dental networks in the country...

Individual | CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Telling members about the value of virtual care

Starting next week and then throughout 2024, we’ll email members quarterly tips to help them get the most from their health plan with virtual care. Accessing the care they need, when they need it, matters. The Sydney℠ Health mobile app connects members to a team of doctors ready to help them. N...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

January 1 renewal date added to MEWA plans

We’ve added a January 1 renewal date for Georgia Small Group MEWA plans to help eliminate short contracts of less than 12 months. The Georgia Chamber SMART Plan now has three renewal dates: January 1 April 1 October 1 The Georgia FARM Bureau Healthcare Plan now has two renewal dates: J...

Small Group | GA

New WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance broker training sessions available

We’ve worked with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce to present the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance, the first Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) in the state. Formed from a 30-year partnership between the Chamber and Anthem, the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance is designed to help drive hea...

Small Group | VA

Next level Anthem Balanced Funding: Ask the Expert and help your clients win

Join us at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 for an in-depth look at Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF), our level funding solution. We'll talk about which clients could benefit the most from ABF and the comprehensive reporting it provides. And, true to our "Ask the Expert" format, we'll reserve the second ha...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Medi-Cal Renewal Broker Hub page redesigned – provides step-by-step guidance for helping individuals and employers

The Medi-Cal Renewal Broker Resource page on Broker Hub reflects a brand-new design that makes it easier for you to find the resources you need, right now, as you continue to help disenrolled individuals stay covered. Because Medi-Cal disenrollments have been underway for some time, we’ve shifte...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Medicaid Renewal Broker Hub page redesigned – provides step-by-step guidance for helping individuals and employers

The Medicaid Renewal Broker Resource page on Broker Hub reflects a brand-new design that makes it easier for you to find the resources you need, right now, as you continue to help disenrolled individuals stay covered. Because Medicaid disenrollments have been underway for over a year, we’ve shif...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Large group medical customers with embedded vision can search for eye doctors using Guest Search on Find Care

Some Large Group medical clients with embedded vision coverage are unable to find Blue View Vision providers using the Find Care search tool on anthem.com/ca and in the Sydney℠ Health mobile app.  For them, the system is only displaying medical plan providers. Affected members can use the Guest S...

Large Group | CA

Large group medical customers with embedded vision can search for eye doctors using Guest Search on Find Care

Some Large Group medical clients with embedded vision coverage are unable to find Blue View Vision providers using the Find Care search tool on anthem.com and in the Sydney℠ Health mobile app.  For them, the system is only displaying medical plan providers. Affected members can use the Guest Sear...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI

SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator cost management solution coming in June

SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator will be available this June for new or renewing ASO Large Groups and National accounts with 500 or more subscribers. It’s provided by our pharmacy benefit manager, CarelonRx. SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator offers comprehensive specialty drug cost management that helps...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Individual & Family members say Paytient makes paying out-of-pocket healthcare costs less stressful

Over 3,600 Anthem Individual & Family members signed up for Paytient since 2023 to pay for care they may not have been able to obtain otherwise. The Paytient Health Payment Account1 offers Individual and Family members an easier way to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs. It makes those costs...

Individual | VA

Individual & Family members say Paytient makes paying out-of-pocket healthcare costs less stressful

Over 3,600 Anthem Individual & Family members signed up for Paytient since 2023 to pay for care they may not have been able to obtain otherwise. The Paytient Health Payment Account1 offers Individual and Family members an easier way to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs. It makes those costs...

Individual | MO

Individual & Family members say Paytient makes paying out-of-pocket healthcare costs less stressful

Over 3,600 Anthem Individual & Family members signed up for Paytient since 2023 to pay for care they may not have been able to obtain otherwise. The Paytient Health Payment Account1 offers Individual and Family members an easier way to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs. It makes those costs...

Individual | GA

We’re promoting our value to groups still with Humana

We will continue our Large and Small Group marketing campaign for employers still with Humana. It will continue through April and, tentatively, through September. If one of your clients responds, we will connect with you to keep you involved. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and ...

Large Group, Small Group | WI

We’re promoting our value to groups still with Humana

We will continue our Large and Small Group marketing campaign for employers still with Humana. It will continue through April and, tentatively, through September. If one of your clients responds, we will connect with you to keep you involved. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and ...

Large Group, Small Group | OH

We’re promoting our value to groups still with Humana

We will continue our Large and Small Group marketing campaign for employers still with Humana. It will continue through April and, tentatively, through September. If one of your clients responds, we will connect with you to keep you involved. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and ...

Large Group, Small Group | KY

We’re promoting our value to groups still with Humana

We will continue our Large and Small Group marketing campaign for employers still with Humana. It will continue through April and, tentatively, through September. If one of your clients responds, we will connect with you to keep you involved. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and ...

Large Group, Small Group | IN

We’re promoting our value to groups still with Humana

We will continue our Large and Small Group marketing campaign for employers still with Humana. It will continue through April and, tentatively, through September. If one of your clients responds, we will connect with you to keep you involved. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and ...

Large Group, Small Group | GA

We’re promoting our value to groups still with Humana

We will continue our Large and Small Group marketing campaign for employers still with Humana. It will continue through April and, tentatively, through September. If one of your clients responds, we will connect with you to keep you involved. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO

Vegas Chamber AHP sales resuming April 22 for 7/1 effective dates

Vegas Chamber Association Health Plan (AHP) sales will resume on Monday, April 22, 2024, for July 1, 2024, and later effective dates. We suspended sales for May 1, 2024, and June 1, 2024, effective dates to avoid sales renewing too close to the focal renewal date of July 1. Learn more about Vega...

Small Group | NV

Join our one-hour webinar May 9 to learn the advantages of AHPs

Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, to learn how Vegas Chamber Association Health Plans (AHPs) can offer small businesses similar benefits to those available to larger businesses. Vegas Chamber membership offers many advantages, including networking, advocacy, and learning opportunit...

Small Group | NV

Bojan Grgic is new LG strategic sales manager for New Hampshire

Bojan Grgic is the new Large Group Strategic Sales Manager for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield  in New Hampshire. He joined Anthem in 2013 as a sales and retention executive. He most recently served as a Strategic Sales and Account Consultant. His deep understanding of the broker channel, and...

Large Group | NH

Time Well Spent: Understanding Autism spectrum disorder

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for April focus on Autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that causes people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most people. ASD impacts all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic gro...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Understanding Autism spectrum disorder

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for April focus on Autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that causes people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most people. ASD impacts all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic gro...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Understanding Autism spectrum disorder

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for April focus on Autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that causes people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most people. ASD impacts all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic gro...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Join our webinar about fostering connections in behavioral health

Register today to join CarelonRx Staff Vice President of Clinical Quality, Dr. Ami Bhatt and Manager Medical Director, Dr. Simreet Khaira, on May 1, as they cast light on behavioral health, a critically important yet often misunderstood field. Beyond the Shadows: Fostering Connections in Behav...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re promoting our value to prospective Large Group clients

We’re launching two marketing campaigns in April and May aimed at non-Anthem Large Group employer prospects in the 14 blue states we serve. We will tell you when one of your clients responds. The campaigns will run through October. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and our focus o...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re promoting our value to prospective Large Group clients

We’re launching two marketing campaigns in April and May aimed at non-Anthem Large Group employer prospects in the 14 blue states we serve. We will tell you when one of your clients responds. The campaigns will run through October. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and our focus o...

Large Group | CA

We’re promoting our value to prospective Large Group clients

We’re launching two marketing campaigns in April and May aimed at non-Anthem Large Group employer prospects in the 14 blue states we serve. We will tell you when one of your clients responds. The campaigns will run through October. Our messaging will showcase Anthem’s value story and our focus o...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage – SEP extended through November

In Wisconsin, individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended the temporary special enrollment period (SEP) through November ...

Individual | WI

Individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage – SEP extended through November

In Ohio, individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended the temporary special enrollment period (SEP) through November 30, 2...

Individual | OH

Individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage – SEP extended through November

In New Hampshire, individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended the temporary special enrollment period (SEP) through Novem...

Individual | NH

Individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage – SEP extended through November

In Missouri, individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended the temporary special enrollment period (SEP) through November 3...

Individual | MO

Individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage – SEP extended through November

In Indiana, individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended the temporary special enrollment period (SEP) through November 30...

Individual | IN

Individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage – SEP extended through November

In Georgia, individuals and families losing Medicaid have more time to transition to Marketplace coverage. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended the temporary special enrollment period (SEP) through November 30...

Individual | GA

The sale of Life and Disability products to The Standard is now complete

Effective April 1, 2024, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) has acquired our parent company’s Life and Disability business. Anthem Life clients and their employees will continue to use the current phone numbers, addresses, and AnthemLife.com website to access information regarding the...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

The sale of Life and Disability products to The Standard is now complete

Effective April 1, 2024, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) has acquired our parent company’s Life and Disability business. Anthem Life clients and their employees will continue to use the current phone numbers, addresses, and AnthemLife.com website to access information regarding the...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

The sale of Life and Disability products to The Standard is now complete

Effective April 1, 2024, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) has acquired our parent company’s Life and Disability business. Anthem Life clients and their employees will continue to use the current phone numbers, addresses, and AnthemLife.com website to access information regarding the...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Webinar: Digital Transformation in Healthcare

Please join us for a half-hour webinar on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. The head of Strategy and Solutions for Carelon Digital Platforms, Milind Shah, will discuss how we are focusing on digital transformation and leveraging new tools such as AI and digital technology resp...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re contacting your clients to tell them about DispatchHealth

In about two weeks, we will email your large group and small group clients who live in DispatchHealth’s coverage area in Columbus reminding them that the at-home provider is part of their plan’s network. DispatchHealth sends experienced medical professionals to provide urgent care in their home. ...

Large Group, Small Group | OH

Time Well Spent: Kidney and bladder health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for March focus on kidney and bladder health. Our kidneys and bladder operate like our body’s cleaning department, silently preserving our well-being. They generally work without us noticing. When problems occur, they can cause discomfort and could lea...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Kidney and bladder health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for March focus on kidney and bladder health. Our kidneys and bladder operate like our body’s cleaning department, silently preserving our well-being. They generally work without us noticing. When problems occur, they can cause discomfort and could lea...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Kidney and bladder health

Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources for March focus on kidney and bladder health. Our kidneys and bladder operate like our body’s cleaning department, silently preserving our well-being. They generally work without us noticing. When problems occur, they can cause discomfort and could lea...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Priority Select HMO network expands into Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties

The Priority Select HMO network expanded into Kern, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties on March 1, 2024. Bakersfield Family Medical Center, Hispanic Physicians, Seaview IPA, Valley Care Physicians, Dignity Health Network, and Coastal Community Physician Network are now in the plan’s network. ...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Sauk Prairie Healthcare is leaving your clients’ health plan network

We have been in negotiations for several months with Sauk Prairie Healthcare to keep them in-network for your clients’ healthcare plans. If we are unable to reach an agreement by April 1, 2024, Sauk Prairie Healthcare will leave the network. If they leave, your clients and your clients’ employee...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | WI

Concord Eye Center is now part of the Pathway network

The Concord Eye Center has joined Anthem’s Pathway network. The center has two Concord locations, 2 Pillsbury St., Suite 100, and 248 Pleasant St., Suite 1600. The addition brings in-network optometry and ophthalmology services to Merrimack County. Contact your Anthem Representative for question...

Individual | NH

Vegas Chamber AHP sales suspended for 5/1 and 6/1 effective dates

Vegas Chamber Associated Health Plan (AHP) sales will be suspended for May 1, 2024, and June 1, 2024, effective dates.  All Vegas Chamber AHPs renew on the same date (focal renewal), July 1, 2024. We want to avoid sales that renew too close to that date. We will update you soon with information ...

Small Group | NV

Expanded CE opportunities in Broker Academy

We are adding additional continuing education (CE) classes to meet demand.  Specifically, we are doubling the CE opportunities by adding duplicate CE classes for each scheduled topic.  Upcoming classes include: ASO Stop Loss - Protecting Employers:  March 20, with an additional class offered ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Regulations to impact groups with pharmacy coverage

Several states, including Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, have introduced regulations that may impact members with pharmacy coverage and pricing arrangements with Anthem or CarelonRx. The mandated changes apply to claims processed by pharmacies in these states and memb...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Elevance Health completes acquisition of Paragon Healthcare

Today, Elevance Health, the parent company of our pharmacy benefit management partner, CarelonRx, completed its acquisition of Paragon Healthcare, Inc., a company specializing in life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable therapies. Paragon Healthcare provides infusion services to pati...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Webinar: Beyond benefits – helping employees live their healthiest lives

Advocacy programs can help employees and their families understand their benefits and make the most of them. Our advocacy strategy, Total Health Connections, goes beyond that to help them navigate their employer’s unique benefit ecosystem to find the right care at the right time. Dedicated Family...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Local Infusion opens Bangor location, adding to Anthem’s affordable infusion options

Local Infusion opened its second outpatient facility in Bangor at the end of February. The new location at 625 Broadway joins Penobscot Community Healthcare Infusion Center at 1012 Union Street serving Bangor. They are two of Anthem’s many in-network drug infusion and injection options at indepen...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

UPDATE: ZipDrug sunsetting moved to July 1, 2024

We communicated previously that CarelonRx will sunset ZipDrug for all Commercial and Medicare members starting May 1, 2024, upon renewal. We have moved the effective date of this change to July 1, 2024, upon renewal. ZipDrug is a concierge services program that connects members on multiple maint...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Resources to help you explain the benefits of a total cost of care approach

Do your clients and prospects know where their organization's healthcare and employee benefits dollars go? Employers are looking for savings that can also improve the quality of employee care. Maximizing savings can be challenging without a clear understanding of the solutions and programs that ...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Reminder: SMART Plan renewals could earn you an Atlanta United soccer experience

You still have time to win. The Georgia Chamber SMART Plan offers your small group clients savings, support, and peace of mind. Now SMART plan renewals can offer you an exciting soccer experience with our SMART Plan renewal contest.   Every renewal submitted by March 15 earns you an entry into t...

Small Group | GA

Oakley.com is a new online vision provider in the Blue View Vision network

With the addition of Oakley.com to our Blue View Vision network, members now have another convenient online option when it comes to purchasing eyewear. Through our strategic partnerships, members can receive eye care and purchase eyewear from their local network eye doctor or many regional and n...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Oakley.com is a new online vision provider in the Blue View Vision network

With the addition of Oakley.com to our Blue View Vision network, members now have another convenient online option when it comes to purchasing eyewear. Through our strategic partnerships, members can receive eye care and purchase eyewear from their local network eye doctor or many regional and n...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Oakley.com is a new online vision provider in the Blue View Vision network

With the addition of Oakley.com to our Blue View Vision network, members now have another convenient online option when it comes to purchasing eyewear. Through our strategic partnerships, members can receive eye care and purchase eyewear from their local network eye doctor or many regional and n...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

CarelonRx’s EnsureRx launches March 1 for integrated pharmacy clients

At Anthem, we are committed to a future of pharmacy benefits that takes a whole health approach to care and has a positive impact on total cost. Our goal is also to help provide affordable healthcare, no matter how our members choose to fill their prescriptions.    Whether filling a prescription...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Update: Requests to collect required CAA D1 prescription drug data begin this month

Update: We are connecting with many employers that terminated their coverage with us in 2023 to support them with required prescription drug data reporting.   The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires reports on drug u...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Levemir Flexpens will be discontinued April 1. Vials will be available until December 31

The maker of Levemir FlexPens and vials will stop making the man-made insulin this year. Flexpens will be discontinued on April 1, 2024. Vials of the drug will be discontinued on December 31, 2024. CarelonRx will be notifying roughly 5,000 members who have recently filled Levemir by March 1, 2024...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

You can save more time by uploading documents and photos with Live Chat in the Broker Plus app

Need to send a document to us fast? Use Live Chat in the Broker Plus app. If you’re connected to a live agent in the app and need to send a file, our latest enhancement allows you to securely upload it so your agent can review it in real time. Once the agent you’re chatting with requests the fil...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

ChamberCare Health Alliance MEWA ARC data collection March 4 – April 12, 2024

The ChamberCare Health Alliance MEWA plan will collect annual rate and census reconciliation (ARC) data from March 4 to April 12, 2024. The data collection will apply to any groups that were active in the MEWA for any portion of 2024, including groups that have since termed. This data is used by...

Small Group | IN

New WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance broker training sessions available

We’ve worked with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce to present the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance, the first Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) in the state. Formed from a 30-year partnership between the Chamber and Anthem, the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance is designed to help drive hea...

Small Group | VA

Easily see who in your organization has PTB delegate access

It’s now easier to manage Producer Toolbox delegates. Anyone with a primary or site administration designation who has at least one delegate can now download a list of their organization’s delegates. The list shows who in their organization has Producer Toolbox delegate access and their assigned ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Broker Plus Now Available for Tablets

Now you can use Broker Plus on your Apple or Google tablet, making it easier to do business on the go. With the tablet launch, landscape view is now fully supported. The dashboard also has a refreshed look and feel that aligns with your desktop dashboard for a unified experience across devices. ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Share this flyer to tell your clients’ employees how we’re enhancing behavioral health support

Our new behavioral health PDF brochure can tell your clients’ employees about programs and services available in New Hampshire and details our continuing effort to improve access to behavioral healthcare. We are enhancing behavioral health support in New Hampshire with: Reduced copays. Expan...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

Georgia Chamber Smart Plan renewals could earn you an Atlanta United soccer experience

The Georgia Chamber SMART Plan offers your small group clients savings, support, and peace of mind. Now SMART plan renewals can offer you an exciting soccer experience with our SMART Plan renewal contest.   Every renewal submitted by March 15 earns you an entry into two drawings for tickets to a...

Small Group | GA

Bronze Pathway PPO now available to Small Group ACA clients

Anthem Bronze Pathway PPO Plan is now available to your Small Group ACA clients. You obtain quotes for new and existing employer groups using Producer Toolbox and most external quoting vendors. Please contact your account manager if you would like more information.

Small Group | CT

Some Individual ACA $0 premium applications were submitted incorrectly

Roughly 4,500 Missouri Individual ACA $0 premium applications were submitted with incorrect member premium responsibility between November 9, and December 15, 2023. Members who should be on a $0 premium plan were incorrectly given an advanced premium tax credit (APTC) lower than their full premi...

Individual | MO

Fight food insecurity with Anthem and the Colorado Buffaloes

Food insecurity can impact the health of our communities at a fundamental level. To help improve the health of our community, we’ve partnered with the Colorado Buffaloes to host a food drive benefiting Community Food Share. You’re invited to help us support our neighbors who can’t consistently o...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO

Liaison available for members with autism

Kentucky Anthem members with autism questions should call the customer service number on the back of their ID card first. If they need more help, our service representative can connect the member to a liaison who can investigate benefits and prior authorization, monitor claims, and help with any ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by the Winter Storms and Flooding Emergency in California

We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by the winter storms emergency in California and related conditions including flooding and debris flow, damaging winds, high surf conditions, mudslides, and heavy...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Requests to collect required CAA D1 prescription drug data begin this month

The Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires reports on drug utilization and spending trends be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services each year. Starting last year, we are required to include the ave...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: The value of a positive body image

February’s Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources focus on body positivity - Learning to love the body you’re in. Employees can support a positive body image by treating themselves and their bodies with respect and appreciation. Building body acceptance is important for their total health; ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: The value of a positive body image

February’s Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources focus on body positivity - Learning to love the body you’re in. Employees can support a positive body image by treating themselves and their bodies with respect and appreciation. Building body acceptance is important for their total health; ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Time Well Spent: The value of a positive body image

February’s Time Well Spent Wellness Calendar resources focus on body positivity - Learning to love the body you’re in. Employees can support a positive body image by treating themselves and their bodies with respect and appreciation. Building body acceptance is important for their total health; ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Anthem to support required 1095-B and 1095-C filings

Anthem is required to file tax forms 1095-B and 1094-B electronically with the IRS for all fully insured plans, by April 1, 2024. We are also required to mail tax form 1095-B to our members by March 1, 2024. Fully insured and Administrative Services Only (ASO) groups with 50 or more full-time em...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Paytient program increases access to care for your ACA Individual members

The Paytient payment program helps more people receive the care they need. In a recent Paytient customer survey, 45% of members who used the program said Paytient allowed them to receive care they would not have received without the program. Our partnership with Paytient began last year. The pro...

Individual | VA

Paytient program increases access to care for your ACA Individual members

The Paytient payment program helps more people receive the care they need. In a recent Paytient customer survey, 45% of members who used the program said Paytient allowed them to receive care they would not have received without the program. Our partnership with Paytient began last year. The pro...

Individual | MO, GA

Webinar: Healthcare innovation — preparing for the next wave of promising gene therapies

Gene therapy is now providing effective treatment for more than rare genetic diseases. New therapies are becoming available for more prevalent conditions. As the advancements continue, more employees are likely to benefit from them. Please join us for a half-hour webinar on Tuesday, February 13,...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Webinar: Healthcare innovation — preparing for the next wave of promising gene therapies

Gene therapy is now providing effective treatment for more than rare genetic diseases. New therapies are becoming available for more prevalent conditions. As the advancements continue, more employees are likely to benefit from them. Please join us for a half-hour webinar on Tuesday, February 13,...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Webinar: Healthcare innovation — preparing for the next wave of promising gene therapies

Gene therapy is now providing effective treatment for more than rare genetic diseases. New therapies are becoming available for more prevalent conditions. As the advancements continue, more employees are likely to benefit from them. Please join us for a half-hour webinar on Tuesday, February 13,...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Botox prescriptions will be filled by BioPlus in 2024

Botox prescriptions are moving from Accredo to BioPlus. BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, a Carelon company, is our new specialty pharmacy and will start filling Botox specialty prescriptions on March 1, 2024. About 1,300 members nationwide have Botox prescriptions that are currently being filled by A...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Winter Storms and Flooding in California

We’re making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by the winter storms and flooding emergency in California. The changes are in effect between January 23 and February 21, 2024, for residents of San Diego and Ven...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Smile Direct Club is no longer providing Ortho@Home care

Smile Direct Club, one of our national providers in our Ortho@Home program, closed its business and shut down global operations on December 8, 2023 — a few months after the teeth-straightening company filed for bankruptcy protection. The average treatment time for Ortho@Home is three to six mont...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Smile Direct Club is no longer providing Ortho@Home care

Smile Direct Club, one of our national providers in our Ortho@Home program, closed its business and shut down global operations on December 8, 2023 — a few months after the teeth-straightening company filed for bankruptcy protection. The average treatment time for Ortho@Home is three to six mont...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Smile Direct Club is no longer providing Ortho@Home care

Smile Direct Club, one of our national providers in our Ortho@Home program, closed its business and shut down global operations on December 8, 2023 — a few months after the teeth-straightening company filed for bankruptcy protection. The average treatment time for Ortho@Home is three to six mont...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy migration starts March 1, 2024

Small Group, Large Group, and National Account members of Georgia Anthem plans who are currently receiving prescriptions from CarelonRx Specialty Pharmacy will transition to BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, a Carelon company, starting March 1, 2024. BioPlus has 30 years of high-touch specialty pharmac...

Large Group, Small Group, National | GA

Help us rise to the occasion as we support the American Lung Association

Help us rise to the occasion as we support the American Lung Association. We are once again the presenting sponsor for the association’s Scale the STRAT - Fight for Air Climb. Join us on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the STRAT Hotel, Casino and Tower in Las Vegas as we climb the tower stairs. Reg...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NV

April 1, 2024 rate action for California Individual grandfathered plans

Beginning April 1, 2024, we will adjust the base rates for existing business on all DMHC grandfathered medical plans with an April 1, 2024, effective date. Members will also receive an adjustment for age changes. The base rates for members on CDI grandfathered medical plans that were effective Ap...

Individual | CA

Help for Members Impacted by a Tornado in Florida

We're making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for our members who are impacted by the tornado emergency in Florida. The changes are in effect between January 9 and February 7, 2024, for residents of 49 Florida counties:   Alachua, Baker, ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | GA

Introducing WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance, Virginia’s first MEWA

We’ve worked with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce to present the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance, the first Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) in the state. Formed from a 30-year partnership between the Chamber and Anthem, the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance is designed to help drive hea...

Small Group | VA

Webinar: Strategies for Navigating School Avoidance this Tuesday, Jan. 23

School avoidance is a growing problem that leaves parents and counselors struggling for answers and it’s become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic. More students are struggling to attend school, especially after a holiday or break. A recent school avoidance article in USA Today suggests the ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

St. Mary's Health System and Anthem reach multi-year agreement

St. Mary's Health System and Anthem have agreed to a multi-year contract that continues patient care with a new focus on value-based care (VBC) and increased data connectivity to improve outcomes and control costs for patients and employers. The agreement includes employer sponsored and Medicare ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

St. Peter's Health Partners and Anthem reach multi-year agreement

St. Peter's Health Partners and Anthem have agreed to a multi-year contract that continues patient care with a new focus on value-based care (VBC) and increased data connectivity to improve outcomes and control costs for patients and employers. The agreement includes employer sponsored, Individua...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Saint Joseph Health System and Anthem reach multi-year agreement

Saint Joseph Health System and Anthem have agreed to a multi-year contract that continues patient care with a new focus on value-based care (VBC) and increased data connectivity to improve outcomes and control costs for patients and employers. The agreement includes employer sponsored, Medicaid, ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN

Mount Carmel Health System and Anthem reach multi-year agreement

Mount Carmel Health System and Anthem have agreed to a multi-year contract that continues patient care with a new focus on value-based care (VBC) and increased data connectivity to improve outcomes and control costs for patients and employers. The agreement includes employer sponsored, Medicaid, ...

Large Group, Small Group | OH

Trinity Health Of New England and Anthem reach multi-year agreement

Trinity Health Of New England and Anthem have agreed to a multi-year contract that continues patient care with a new focus on value-based care (VBC) and increased data connectivity to improve outcomes and control costs for patients and employers. The agreement includes employer sponsored, individ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CT

Individual and Family Open Enrollment ends January 31, 2024

Individual and Family Open Enrollment is ending soon. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2024, to receive a February 1, 2024, effective date. We appreciate your support connecting clients with Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families. If you have any questions, p...

Individual | CA

Follow us on our Anthem LinkedIn pages

It’s official. We’ve transitioned our names from Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Empire BlueCross to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Anthem Blue Cross. Now is a good time to follow our Anthem LinkedIn page (downstate/upstate). We’ll soon retire our Empire LinkedIn pages.   Connecting wit...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Walking towards better health

Walking does more than help us get from one place to another. It also helps keep us healthy — physically and mentally. You don’t have to be athletic to walk for fitness and it’s free. All you need are comfortable clothes and sneakers. Learn how walking can help your clients’ employees stay health...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Walking towards better health

Walking does more than help us get from one place to another. It also helps keep us healthy — physically and mentally. You don’t have to be athletic to walk for fitness and it’s free. All you need are comfortable clothes and sneakers. Learn how walking can help your clients’ employees stay health...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Walking towards better health

Walking does more than help us get from one place to another. It also helps keep us healthy — physically and mentally. You don’t have to be athletic to walk for fitness and it’s free. All you need are comfortable clothes and sneakers. Learn how walking can help your clients’ employees stay health...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Broker Academy is back for 2024

The Broker Academy is back with a full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year, and we’ll be adding more throughout the year. Register now for the free webinars. Legislative update – February 21 Join us for the latest insights on current and future legislation, and its...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

REMINDER: Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, as of November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. An agent license and any state-required appointment will be verified at the time of commission payment and apply to both the w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

REMINDER: Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, as of November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. An agent license and any state-required appointment will be verified at the time of commission payment and apply to both the w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

REMINDER: Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, as of November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. An agent license and any state-required appointment will be verified at the time of commission payment and apply to both the w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Providence Health hospitals no longer part of Anthem’s Pathway Individual HMO Exchange Network

The Pathway HMO Covered California Exchange agreement between Providence St. Joseph Health Hospitals and Anthem Blue Cross was terminated effective January 1, 2024. As a result, these Providence Health Hospitals are no longer part of the Pathway HMO Exchange Network beginning January 1, 2024. Ple...

Individual | CA

Individual and Family Open Enrollment ends January 16, 2024

Individual and Family Open Enrollment is ending soon. Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2024, to receive a February 1, 2024, effective date. We appreciate your support connecting clients with Anthem HealthKeepers’ affordable health plans for individuals and families. If you have any...

Individual | VA

Individual and Family Open Enrollment ends January 17, 2024

Individual and Family Open Enrollment is ending soon. Applications must be submitted by January 17, 2024, to receive a February 1, 2024, effective date. We appreciate your support connecting clients with Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families. If you have any questions, p...

Individual | CO

Individual and Family Open Enrollment ends January 15, 2024

Individual and Family Open Enrollment is ending soon. Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2024, to receive a February 1, 2024, effective date. We appreciate your support connecting clients with Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families. If you have any questions, p...

Individual | CT, NV

Individual and Family Open Enrollment ends January 16, 2024

Individual and Family Open Enrollment is ending soon. Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2024, to receive a February 1, 2024, effective date. We appreciate your support connecting clients with Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families. If you have any questions, p...

Individual | IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, WI, GA

Reminder: VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE in January

You can register now through January 19, 2024, to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training this month. This training is for Virginia resident agents only and is not approved in other states. Tuesday, January 23 – Session 1 (Life and Health credits) – 8:...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

The subscriber is changing for some on-exchange plans

Starting in 2024, the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange will use a household’s primary tax filer as the health plan subscriber. Ther are 12,000 contracts where the primary filer was not the subscriber.  A new HCID must be issued for those contracts. This will process like a new sale and require a...

Individual | VA

Empire is now Anthem

Dear Valued Partner, I am extremely excited to share this significant milestone as we officially launch Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in our downstate market and Anthem Blue Cross upstate. Becoming Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem Blue Cross reflects our dedication to elevating ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem Wellbeing Solutions is easy to start and administer

Many well-being programs take a holistic approach to health. Anthem Wellbeing Solutions takes it a step further for your clients and their employees. Anthem’s health and wellness programs focus on employers’ top concerns, including behavioral health, maternity, and program engagement. Anthem lev...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’ve submitted the gag clause prohibition compliance attestation

On December 22, 2023, we submitted Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestations on behalf of our fully insured clients for the benefits we administer and maintain. ASO clients who completed the opt-in form were also included in the attestation submission for the benefits we administer and maint...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Kathryn Caiazzo is Maine’s new regional vice president, Sales

Kathryn Caiazzo is the new regional vice president for Anthem’s Maine Sales team. In this role, she is responsible for growth and retention efforts across Anthem’s large group, small group, and individual business lines in Maine, working with brokers and employers to design diverse plan benefits....

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Portsmouth Regional Ambulatory Surgery Center will be removed from the Site of Service Benefit Option effective 1/1/2024

Portsmouth Regional Ambulatory Surgery Center will no longer be a site-of-service benefit location after January 1, 2024. The member cost may change for procedures scheduled after that date that have received prior authorization. We’ll be notifying those who may be affected. Encourage your clien...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

InStride Health now offers in-network pediatric outpatient mental healthcare

InStride Health, a pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, has joined our network. We’re working to increase access to mental healthcare and expand treatment capacity in New Hampshire. InStride Health treats all severity levels of anxiety and OCD in children...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

Reducing Evidence of Insurability requirements for some VSTD members

We’ve simplified our underwriting requirements for Voluntary Short Term Disability (VSTD). For groups with pre-existing condition limitations: We waive Evidence of Insurability (EOI) requirements for any member electing VSTD up to the guaranteed issue limit – even if they are a late entrant fo...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE in January

You can register now through January 19, 2024, to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in January. This training is for Virginia resident agents only and is not approved in other states. Tuesday, January 23 – Session 1 (Life and Health credits) – 8:...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Mental health is primary care

As our lives become more divided, isolated, and technology driven, many American adults and children are dealing with mental health issues, and our mental health affects our physical health. At Anthem, we’re working to remove barriers to mental healthcare. Together with WMUR, we’ve created a web...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

Regulations may impact groups with pharmacy coverage

Several states, including Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, have passed regulations which go into effect on January 1, 2024, that may impact your commercial clients with pharmacy coverage.   Client impact These mandate changes apply to claims processed for members resi...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem plan named best individual dental insurance plan by USA Today

USA Today has ranked Anthem Essential Choice PPO Platinum the best individual dental insurance plan for 2024. Anthem Dental was also ranked the best overall insurance for root canals and crowns and was one of only two carriers to receive a five-star rating. Anthem offers several different dental...

Individual | CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Webinar: A consumer-focused approach to improving healthcare

Please join us for a half-hour webinar on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT as our Executive Vice President of Commercial and Specialty business, Morgan Kendrick, discusses our strategy to improve and personalize healthcare, including how: Virtual products, high-value networks...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, as of November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. An agent license and any state-required appointment will be verified at the time of commission payment and apply to both the w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, as of November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. An agent license and any state-required appointment will be verified at the time of commission payment and apply to both the w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, as of November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. An agent license and any state-required appointment will be verified at the time of commission payment and apply to both the w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Prescription discount program coming in March for Anthem members

Available March 2024, EnsureRx is a cost-saving program that ensures members get the lowest price on prescription medications and maximize the value of their benefit. EnsureRx will be a free, seamless benefit for CarelonRx members. Members will simply use their pharmacy member ID card at a retai...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

ZipDrug sunsetting for Commercial and Medicare plans starting May 1, 2024

CarelonRx will sunset ZipDrug for all Commercial and Medicare members starting May 1, 2024, upon renewal. ZipDrug is a concierge services program that connects members on multiple maintenance drugs, including local delivery through a retail pharmacy. With the launch of CarelonRx Pharmacy, our new...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

How to find in-network pharmacies with Healthcare.gov

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on Healthcare.gov or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage can log in ...

Individual | IN, MO, NH, OH, WI, GA

How to find in-network pharmacies with Connect for Health Colorado

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on ConnectforhealthCO.com or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage can...

Individual | CO

How to find in-network pharmacies with Nevada Health Link

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on NevadaHealthLink.com or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage can l...

Individual | NV

How to find in-network pharmacies with CoverME

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on CoverME.gov or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage can log in and...

Individual | ME

How to find in-network pharmacies with Kynect

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on kynect.ky.gov or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage can log in a...

Individual | KY

How to find in-network pharmacies with Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on marketplace.virginia.gov or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage c...

Individual | VA

How to find in-network pharmacies with Access Health CT

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on AccessHealthCT.com or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage can log...

Individual | CT

How to find in-network pharmacies with Covered California

If you or your clients are reviewing Anthem Individual and Family plans on Coveredca.com or HealthSherpa and need additional information about participating pharmacies, the pharmacy information page on Anthem.com/ca has everything you need. Current members with Anthem pharmacy coverage can log i...

Individual | CA

We’re promoting in-home behavioral health providers to clients and employees

Before the end of open enrollment, we’ll email your clients to promote in-home programs available through their health plan. We’ll tell them about programs from Equip, Aspire365, and Aware Recovery Care that address issues including: Eating disorders Mental health disorders Substance use di...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CT

Empire name transitions to Anthem January 1

We’d like to remind you that on January 1, 2024, the Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Empire BlueCross names will transition to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem Blue Cross, respectively. Please be assured that this name transition will not impact plans, pricing, networks, coverage, or...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

No cost sharing for breast exams or low-dose mammograms

To comply with recent state legislation, diagnostic breast examinations, supplemental breast examinations, and low-dose mammography screenings will have no cost-sharing requirement at network providers. This applies to new and renewal business that is effective on or after January 1, 2024. If co...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

Make sure your Individual & Family clients are covered on January 1, 2024

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual & Family applications must be submitted by December 31, 2023, to receive a January 1, 2024, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2024. Anthem plans for individuals and families help them feel covered, prot...

Individual | NV, CA

Make sure your Individual & Family clients are covered on January 1, 2024

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual & Family applications must be submitted by December 15, 2023, to receive a January 1, 2024, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2024. Anthem HealthKeepers health plans for individuals and families help th...

Individual | VA

Make sure your Individual & Family clients are covered on January 1, 2024

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual & Family ACA applications must be submitted by December 15, 2023, to receive a January 1, 2024, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2024. Anthem health plans for individuals and families can help them fee...

Individual | MO

Make sure your Individual & Family clients are covered on January 1, 2024

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual & Family applications must be submitted by December 15, 2023, to receive a January 1, 2024, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2024. Anthem plans for individuals and families help them feel covered, prot...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, NH, OH, WI, GA

Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA helps employees save and earn

The Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA can help your clients' employees save on healthcare expenses, whether they’re a spender, saver, or investor. They can get more value from their cash balance with a High-Yield interest option. It is available for new business on January 1, 2024, and available fo...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA helps employees save and earn

The Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA can help your clients' employees save on healthcare expenses, whether they’re a spender, saver, or investor. They can get more value from their cash balance with a High-Yield interest option. It is available for new business on January 1, 2024, and available fo...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA helps employees save and earn

The Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA can help your clients' employees save on healthcare expenses, whether they’re a spender, saver, or investor. They can get more value from their cash balance with a High-Yield interest option. It is available for new business on January 1, 2024, and available fo...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA helps employees save and earn

The Wealthcare Saver High-Yield HSA can help your clients' employees save on healthcare expenses, whether they’re a spender, saver, or investor. They can get more value from their cash balance with a High-Yield interest option. It is available for new business on January 1, 2024, and available fo...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

New benefits added to coverage for contraception, mental health and substance use

We are increasing coverage effective January 1, 2024, to comply with new state mandates on a suicide and crisis lifeline, contraceptives, and other behavioral health crisis service providers. CA SB523 Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022 We will cover FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptive dru...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Time Well Spent: Understanding diabetes

Many Americans with diabetes have not been diagnosed and are not aware of the related health risks. You may have clients and client employees who have been newly diagnosed, have been living with type 1 for years, or are helping a loved one manage the condition. Because understanding diabetes is s...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Understanding diabetes

Many Americans with diabetes have not been diagnosed and are not aware of the related health risks. You may have clients and client employees who have been newly diagnosed, have been living with type 1 for years, or are helping a loved one manage the condition. Because understanding diabetes is s...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Understanding diabetes

Many Americans with diabetes have not been diagnosed and are not aware of the related health risks. You may have clients and client employees who have been newly diagnosed, have been living with type 1 for years, or are helping a loved one manage the condition. Because understanding diabetes is s...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Empower your employees with dental care anywhere

Your clients’ employees can get dental care when and where they need it with flexible, accessible, convenient dental benefits from Anthem. Your clients can invest in their employees’ well-being with confidence, knowing their dental needs are covered. Employees can find care: Anywhere: 140,000...

Large Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Empower your employees with dental care anywhere

Your clients’ employees can get dental care when and where they need it with flexible, accessible, convenient dental benefits from Anthem. Your clients can invest in their employees’ well-being with confidence, knowing their dental needs are covered. Employees can find care: Anywhere: 140,000...

Large Group, National | CA

Empower your employees with dental care anywhere

Your clients' employees can get dental care when and where they need it with flexible, accessible, convenient dental benefits from Anthem. Your clients can invest in their employees’ well-being with confidence, knowing their dental needs are covered. Employees can find care: Anywhere: 140,000...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Online Small Group market verifications available on EmployerAccess

Employers and brokers who use EmployerAccess can now complete market verification online. To use the digital form in EmployerAccess, select Complete Market Verification from the bottom of the Enroll and Manage card on the dashboard. Digital market verification forms will be available 90 days in...

Small Group | NH

Some Piedmont Individual marketplace clients are being switched to Anthem

As Piedmont leaves the Individual market on the exchange, the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange is mapping their Individual clients to Anthem and other carriers. Newly mapped members will receive a welcome letter and phone call from Anthem within the next 45 days. Members who have a monthly prem...

Individual | VA

Matt Pickett named President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado

Please welcome Matt Pickett as the new Commercial State Plan President for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado, effective November 20, 2023. He has more than 20 years of payer and benefits experience with several organizations, which includes leading the sales and account teams for Ant...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Broker roadshow highlights: The key topics presented

Thank you to those brokers who joined us for our Nevada Individual and Family Roadshow and OEP Prep Rally this fall. We appreciate the time you invested to stay up-to-date so you can continue to grow your business with Anthem. To recap, here are some highlights: Enrollment and off-exchange res...

Individual | NV

Reminder: Potential Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, effective November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. As of this date, agent license and any state-required appointment are being validated at the time of commission payment an...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Reminder: Potential Commission Impact - Active license required after November 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, effective November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. As of this date, agent license and any state-required appointment are being validated at the time of commission payment an...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company (WCIC) agent appointment terminations

We have stopped marketing products under the Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company (WCIC) legal entity because WCIC is merging into the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWI) legal entity in 2024, pending regulatory approval. We will be terminating all WCIC appointments in December 202...

Large Group, Small Group | WI

Lowest-cost Bronze HMO offers high-tech access and a high-value network

Available only to Clark and Nye County residents, Convenient Care (pdf) is southern Nevada’s connected, coordinated, and collaborative approach to healthcare coverage. It has been our most popular HMO since its launch this year. We offer the lowest-priced Bronze HMO, and our Silver HMO is only 2%...

Individual | NV

Some Cigna Individual marketplace clients are being switched to Anthem

As Cigna leaves the Individual market on the exchange, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the state of Missouri are mapping their Individual clients to Anthem and other carriers, based on location. Newly mapped members will receive a welcome letter and phone call from Anthe...

Individual | MO

New Kids Plus dental program controls costs

We are pleased to introduce a brand-new dental buy-up plan for your large and national groups. Kids Plus (PDF) is an optional dental program that enhances benefits for children up to age 13. It covers diagnostic, preventive, basic, and major services when visiting a participating provider. (1) Y...

Large Group, National | CA

New Kids Plus dental program controls costs

We are pleased to introduce a brand-new dental buy-up plan for your large and national groups. Kids Plus (PDF) is an optional dental program that enhances benefits for children up to age 13.(1) It covers diagnostic, preventive, basic, and major services when visiting a participating provider.(2) ...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Value Added Association group life program Group Letters to be mailed

Thank you for your support of our Value Added Benefits program for association business.  As we communicated in early September, it is now time to draw this program to a close. All other benefits are unaffected and remain in force. We’ll be sending letters to affected employers in December; here...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Jefferson City Medical Group will remain in network

Jefferson City Medical Group and Anthem have reached an agreement that will keep JCMG in network through December 2026. This new value-based care agreement is designed to improve the quality of care and extends access to affordable coverage without disruption for Anthem members receiving care fr...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

New Individual and Family EPO plans offer a broad range of providers

Effective January 1, 2024, Anthem will offer exclusive provider organization (EPO) Individual and Family plans in Clark and Nye counties. An EPO is generally less expensive than a preferred provider organization (PPO) and more flexible than a health maintenance organization (HMO). To reduce guess...

Individual | NV

Nutrition tracker is another way Sydney Health brings value to your clients

With Sydney℠ Health’s nutrition tracker, built exclusively for Anthem, your clients’ employees can feel empowered to make healthier choices every day. That helps your clients as well as their employees. With the nutrition tracker and their smartphone camera, they can: Recognize and track an e...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re collaborating with Cleveland Clinic to create a new high-performance network

Anthem is collaborating with Cleveland Clinic to create an even stronger network of high-quality care (PDF) available to employees anytime. This relationship strengthens the quality of care when members choose a high-performance network (HPN). An HPN is a new type of health plan that gives emplo...

Large Group | OH

Rebate Credit Change for ASO Clients with Formulary Minimum Rebate Guarantees

Effective January 1, 2024, CarelonRx will change the way it reconciles rebate guarantees for our ASO clients on National, Traditional, and Essential formularies, as well as clients on other formularies with minimum rebate guarantees. This change is due to a new provision in the American Rescue P...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

You can now get answers on the go with live agent chat in the Broker Plus app

You can now get answers on the go from a live agent through the Broker Plus app. Producer Assistant chat in Broker Plus now has live agents available to help you from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Just click the chat icon to be connected to Producer Assistant and select Chat...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for Small group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Small Groups (NH) – 833-592-1651. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interactive...

Small Group, Individual | NH

Two health systems leave Anthem Pathway network

Optum and St. Joseph Providence Health will terminate their health maintenance organization (HMO) agreements with Anthem Blue Cross effective January 1, 2024. As a result, Optum and Providence Health will no longer be part of the Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Pathway HMO Exchange Network starting ...

Individual | CA

New employer resources to ensure every employee is covered

Employers who care about their employees’ overall wellbeing have a healthier, more productive workforce.  Some employees not eligible for their group plan may be disenrolled from Medi-Cal as eligibility reviews continue, and others may be uninsured. With Individual Open Enrollment here, now is th...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

New employer resources to ensure every employee is covered

Employers who care about their employees’ overall wellbeing have a healthier, more productive workforce.  Some employees not eligible for their group plan may be disenrolled from Medicaid as eligibility reviews continue, and others may be uninsured. With Individual Open Enrollment here, now is th...

Large Group, Small Group, National | VA

New employer resources to ensure every employee is covered

Employers who care about their employees’ overall wellbeing have a healthier, more productive workforce.  Some employees not eligible for their group plan may be disenrolled from Medicaid as eligibility reviews continue, and others may be uninsured. With Individual Open Enrollment here, now is th...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Individual open enrollment started yesterday in Connecticut

The Open Enrollment Period for 2024 health and dental insurance coverage in Connecticut began on, November 1, 2023. Members and potential members can shop, compare, and then enroll in or renew Qualified Health Plans and stand-alone dental plans. Anthem health plans offer your clients the savings ...

Individual | CT

VA residents only: Save the date for continuing education January 23 & 25

Anthem will conduct four hours of virtual continuing education (CE) each day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on January 23 and January 25. We’ll provide a total of eight hours of approved courses for Virginia resident agents only. Please mark your calendars. We’ll provide more information soon. Re...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

It’s easier to find client information, ID cards, documents, and forms with enhanced Producer Toolbox

The enhanced Producer Toolbox dashboard now offers faster access to client information and ID cards, and you can designate the forms and documents you use most as favorites to keep them just a click away. You can access key client information right from the dashboard. Under Search Clients and Fi...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment is here. Consumers can shop for 2024 individual and family plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2023. Anthem Health Keepers offers affordable health plans to help them feel covered, protected, and confident. Nine out of ten people nationwide are eligible for financial help, ma...

Individual | VA

Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment is here. Consumers can shop for 2024 individual and family plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2023. Anthem offers affordable health plans to help them feel covered, protected, and confident. Nine out of ten people nationwide are eligible for financial help, making it easier ...

Individual | NV

Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment is here. Consumers can shop for 2024 individual and family plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2023. Anthem offers affordable health plans to help them feel covered, protected, and confident. Nine out of ten people nationwide are eligible for financial help, making it easier ...

Individual | IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, WI, GA

Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment is here. Consumers can shop for 2024 individual and family plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2023. Anthem offers affordable health plans to help them feel covered, protected, and confident. Nine out of ten people nationwide are eligible for financial help, making it easier ...

Individual | CO, CT

Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment is here

Open enrollment is here. Consumers can shop for 2024 individual and family plans on anthem.com/ca starting November 1, 2023. Anthem offers affordable health plans to help them feel covered, protected, and confident. Nine out of ten people nationwide are eligible for financial help, making it easi...

Individual | CA

Prepare for Indiana Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | IN

Prepare for Kentucky Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 16, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | KY

Crisis support for Mainers in response to Lewiston shooting

In response to the recent shooting in Lewiston, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its behavioral health partner, Carelon Behavioral Health, are offering all Mainers free access to crisis support, regardless of whether they are Anthem members. Any Mainer needing assistance can speak to a lice...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

CarelonRx adding Humira biosimilar drugs to its commercial formularies

CarelonRx will add Humira biosimilar drugs to its commercial formularies on December 1, 2023. Adalimumab-adbm (lower list price version) will be added to all CarelonRx commercial formularies. Cyltezo will be added to select commercial formularies. Both will be at parity with Humira. These biosim...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Pregnancy and early childhood support with a focus on healthy families

Our pregnancy-care program, Future Moms, is changing to Building Healthy Families (upstate / downstate), starting January 1, 2024. The program went live in 2023 to Large Group ASO, JAA, and National groups and will now become available to Fully Insured, Individual, Small Group, Administrative Ser...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Pregnancy and early childhood support with a focus on healthy families

Our pregnancy-care program, Future Moms, is changing to Building Healthy Families, starting January 1, 2024. The program went live in 2023 to Large Group ASO, JAA, and National groups and will now become available to Fully Insured, Individual, Small Group, Administrative Services Only, MEWA, Stud...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Pregnancy and early childhood support with a focus on healthy families

Our pregnancy-care program, Future Moms, is changing to Building Healthy Families, starting January 1, 2024. The program went live in 2023 to Large Group ASO, JAA, and National groups and will now become available to Fully Insured, Individual, Small Group, Administrative Services Only, MEWA, Stud...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Prepare for Missouri Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | MO

Jody Yoder promoted to Director of Sales for Individual and Small Group

Jody Yoder was promoted to Director of Sales in September and will now lead the Individual and Small Group team. She joined Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 2016, working as Program Administrator for Medicaid Sales & Marketing and was later promoted to the Territory Marketing Manager. In 2019...

Small Group, Individual | IN

Victor DeStefano named New York plan president

Victor DeStefano has been named Commercial Plan President for New York State for Empire Blue Cross and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. He has been with Empire since 2019 and spent the last four months serving as interim president for those plans. Victor’s personal life and career are steeped in the...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Paytient program brings added value to your ACA Individual clients

Anthem’s partnership with Paytient is one more way we’re providing exceptional value to your clients. Paytient is a health payment account that members can use to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses today and repay over time without interest or fees. It’s an easier way to pay for healthcar...

Individual | VA

Paytient program brings added value to your ACA Individual clients

Anthem’s partnership with Paytient is one more way we’re providing exceptional value to your clients. Paytient is a health payment account that members can use to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses today and repay over time without interest or fees. It’s an easier way to pay for healthcar...

Individual | MO, GA

Prepare for Maine Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 16, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | ME

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (WI) – 833-582-1571. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | WI

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (VA) – 833-592-1645. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (OH) – 833-582-1569. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | OH

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (NY) – 833-798-1058. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (NV) – 833-389-1972. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NV

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (MO) – 833-582-1567. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (ME) – 833-592-1649. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (KY) – 833-582-1565. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (IN) – 833-582-1563. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (GA) – 833-592-1643. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (CT) – 833-592-1647. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CT

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (CO) – 833-389-1970. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Simplified phone numbers for Broker Services

We’ve simplified how you contact us. Now there’s just one toll-free Broker Services number for group business and one number for Individual business. These numbers are: Large and Small Groups (CA) – 833-747-1190. Individual business (any state) – 833-864-0133. We’ve also added a new interac...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Life & Disability moving to separate enrollment and billing system

We’re now using a separate enrollment and billing system for MEWA Life & Disability (L&D) plans. The system is separate from the Anthem medical, dental, vision, and supplemental health plans. As a result, your clients’ Summary Plan Description will no longer include a description of their L&D cov...

Small Group | IN, KY, MO, OH, GA

Prepare for Georgia Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | GA

The Perfect Storm: What’s Brewing in Pharmacy?

Register now for the first of our quarterly CarelonRx Connects webinars, focused on the latest pharmacy news and a look at what’s ahead. There’s a lot of information for benefit decision makers, consultants, and brokers to digest. Join pharmacist and Vice President, Alex Bolorchi, on November 1,...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Prepare for Ohio Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | OH

Your client’s employees can make smarter choices for mammograms with SmartShopper

Your client's employees have choices when they need a mammogram or other medical service. SmartShopper helps them choose wisely by considering convenience, quality, and cost, to provide them with a list of options for certain screenings and outpatient procedures, including mammograms. Personal as...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Producer Toolbox - Simplified Password Reset Process

We have simplified the Producer Toolbox password reset process. You can now reset your password in Producer Toolbox without calling broker support. Just click on the Forgot Password link on the Producer Toolbox landing page and enter your Username, then we’ll send you an email with a direct link...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy migration starts January 1, 2024

CarelonRx Members currently taking a specialty medication will transition to BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, a Carelon company, starting January 1, 2024. BioPlus has 30 years of high-touch specialty pharmacy experience, advanced digital tools, and a fast and easy process for members and providers. T...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Prepare for New Hampshire Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | NH

Smart Reward incentives inspire better health

Employer incentives are effective at encouraging employees to care for their health. They are built into the award-winning SydneySM Health app, encouraging your client’s employees to stay on top of their preventive screenings and care visits. The Smart Rewards program offers personalized incenti...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Immersive coverage from Pikeville to Paducah

From Pikeville to Paducah, and all the areas in between, Anthem has your clients and their employees covered with deep discounts and superior coverage across the state and nation. Our immersive plans include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as options such as HSAs and wellness progra...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Millions are transitioning their health coverage. We’re here to help!

Since the continuous coverage condition under the Public Health Emergency expired on March 31, 2023, Medi-Cal agencies in each state have resumed eligibility reviews. As a result, an estimated 20 million people may no longer meet Medi-Cal, Medicaid, or Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) elig...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CA

Millions are transitioning their health coverage. We’re here to help!

Since the continuous coverage condition under the Public Health Emergency expired on March 31, 2023, Medicaid agencies in each state have resumed eligibility reviews. As a result, an estimated 20 million people may no longer meet Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) eligibility req...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Take action: Get appointed to sell new Blue Value individual network

Our appointment tool on Producer Toolbox has begun accepting new appointments to sell our new Blue Value Individual Network HMO. As a reminder, you must become appointed to receive commission for sales on this network. View our helpful video to guide you through the process or click here to acce...

Individual | GA

Prepare for Virginia open enrollment and member renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment has started. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive car...

Individual | VA

Blue View Vison PLUS is now available for large group and national quoting

Introducing Blue View Vision PLUS – a new vision benefit buy-up option for better member health and increased savings. It is now available for quoting. Blue View Vision PLUS is a group of 5,500 select providers within our traditional Blue View Vision network of more than 42,000 eye care provider...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Active license required after Nov. 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, starting November 1, 2023, agents must have an active license and any state-required appointment. Starting November 1, 2023, agent license and any state-required appointment will be validated at the time of commission pay...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY, CA

Agent TIN and active license required after Nov. 1, 2023

To avoid disruption of commissions and ensure compliance with regulations, starting November 1, 2023, new applications must list the encrypted tax identification number (TIN) of the agent, not the agency, for the writing agent and that agent must have an active license and any state-required appo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New Medi-Cal Renewal Ask the Expert Webinar Oct. 24

Medi-Cal disenrollments continue for millions of people, including part-time employees. Join us for our October update to learn what’s on the horizon for your business and hear answers to your questions. Register now to join us from 2 to 2:45 p.m. ET on October 24. Director of Public Policy Gina...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

New Medicaid Renewal Ask the Expert Webinar Oct. 24

Medicaid disenrollments continue for millions of people, including part-time employees. Join us for our October update to learn what’s on the horizon for your business and hear answers to your questions. Register now to join us from 2 to 2:45 p.m. ET on October 24. Director of Public Policy Gina...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Time Well Spent: Lowering the risk of breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re providing information that your clients can share with their employees about reducing the risk of breast cancer and the importance of screening. Our October Time Well Spent resources (upstate / downstate) focus on: The importance of regular mamm...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Lowering the risk of breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re providing information that your clients can share with their employees about reducing the risk of breast cancer and the importance of screening. Our October Time Well Spent resources focus on: The importance of regular mammograms What to expect...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Lowering the risk of breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re providing information that your clients can share with their employees about reducing the risk of breast cancer and the importance of screening. Our October Time Well Spent resources focus on: The importance of regular mammograms What to expect...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Covered California adding state CSR to Silver plans on the exchange

Covered California is adding a state cost share reduction (CSR) subsidy to 2024 Silver plans on the exchange, Silver 73, Silver 87, Silver 94. This will remove deductibles on all Silver plans. Other Silver plan updates include: For Silver 73: Approximating the Gold level of coverage for p...

Individual | CA

Help for Members Impacted by Flooding in NY

We are making temporary changes to our health plan benefits to help members who live in New York and have been impacted by the flooding emergency there. The changes, outlined below, are in effect for the following areas: Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Kings, Manhattan, Nassau, Oran...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

A new way to access Intermountain Healthcare for clients with Utah employees

Effective January 1, 2024, we will provide access to Regence’s select network in Utah for clients with Utah employees. The Utah Preferred Blue Option Network includes access to the Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) system and other high-quality in-network care across Utah — and even out of state, th...

Large Group, National | CA

Online quoting and enrolling makes Individual enrollment easier and faster

We’re improving Individual quoting and enrolling for off-exchange plans in Nevada. Your clients will soon be able to upload proof of residency documents and submit them with the enrollment application online. Once implemented, you will no longer have to print applications and residency validation...

Individual | NV

Anthem marketplace access to care expanding in Wisconsin for 2024

We are expanding coverage to 71 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. We now offer greater access to affordable health care for tens of thousands of consumers seeking coverage through the Wisconsin Health Care Marketplace. In addition to Pathway and Blue Preferred, we are adding Blue Priority network plan ...

Individual | WI

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com/ca starts October 1.

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com/ca beginning October 1, 2023. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7. 1 $0 preventive care. 2 Prescription drug coverage, including conveni...

Individual | CA

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1.

Consumers can preview and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2023. Anthem HealthKeepers health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7. 1 $0 preventive care. 2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly...

Individual | VA

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1.

Consumers can preview and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2023. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7. 1 $0 preventive care. 2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly used drugs as...

Individual | NV

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1.

Consumers can preview and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2023. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7. 1 $0 preventive care. 2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly used drugs as...

Individual | KY, ME

Open enrollment window shopping on anthem.com starts October 1.

Consumers can preview and compare plans on anthem.com starting October 1, 2023. Anthem health plans include coverage for doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health benefits, plus: $0 virtual care, 24/7. 1 $0 preventive care. 2 Prescription drug coverage, with some commonly used drugs as...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, MO, NH, OH, WI, GA

Covered California offers assistance for individuals involved in labor disputes

To comply with new state law (PDF), effective July 1, 2023, Covered California must offer financial assistance for individuals who lose Minimal Essential Coverage from an employer due to a labor dispute. And, starting January 1, 2024, the Exchange must offer zero-deductible for any covered benefi...

Individual | CA

We’re reminding your clients that we’re mailing renewal packets soon

We recently started emailing Individual and Family members reminding them it’s almost time to renew their health plan for 2024. We let them know that they should be receiving renewal information in the mail soon. The email shows the member an image of the renewal packet envelope so they can find ...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

We’ve reached an agreement with Bon Secours Mercy Health

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has reached a five-year agreement with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) that provides Anthem members with continued access to affordable care at all BSMH hospitals, outpatient care centers, and physicians through September 2028 without additional costs to employer...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | VA

We’ve reached an agreement with Bon Secours Mercy Health

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has reached a five-year agreement with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) that provides Anthem members with continued access to affordable care at all BSMH hospitals, outpatient care centers, and physicians through September 2028. With this agreement, all Anthem Med...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | OH

Prepare for Colorado Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment starts soon on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 ...

Individual | CO

Webinar: Learn about Georgia Individual updates

Register now for our October 11 webinar overviewing important updates to our 2024 Individual products and plans. Learn more about our new Blue Value Individual Network HMO and how to get appointed, our new PCP Copay Choice plans, and other important updates. Join our experts as they review chang...

Individual | GA

Be sure to complete training for Virginia’s new state-based exchange

Make sure to complete your certification training for Virginia’s new state-based Health Benefit Exchange by October 10, 2023. It must be done by then to make sure your certification is effective when open enrollment begins on November 1, 2023.   Key Dates: 10/10 – Window shopping open on new ...

Individual | VA

Help us shine a spotlight on your Small Group clients

We recently invited your Small Group clients to participate in our Small Business Spotlight. We're promoting local businesses to our associates who live and work in Maine and New Hampshire and encouraging them to shop with your clients. The program is easy to join. Here’s how it works: Clien...

Small Group | ME, NH

Broker Launchpad now added to Producer Toolbox Dashboard

The new Broker Launchpad, in the Quick Links section of the Producer Toolbox dashboard, makes it easier to navigate the digital tools in Broker Hub, Producer Toolbox, and EmployerAccess. Broker Launchpad guides you to the right tool for each task. It’s another way we’re making it easier to suppo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Prepare for Wisconsin Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment starts soon on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 ...

Individual | WI

December and January recommended deadlines are early due to higher volume

Submission deadlines for Small Group business applications are normally the 15th of the month, but we are recommending earlier submissions for December and January effective dates during peak season. December 1, 2023, effective dates Recommended Peak Season Submission is November 6, 2023 ...

Small Group | VA

Marketing materials on Broker Hub are now searchable in Producer Toolbox

We’ve made it quicker and easier to find marketing material. Visit Tools & Resources > Documents & Forms in your main Producer Toolbox menu or select View All Documents & Forms from the new dashboard, then search for marketing materials by state and keyword. Search results will now include mater...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Prepare for California Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment starts October 1, 2023, on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 31, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits...

Individual | CA

CarelonRx Pharmacy will replace CarelonRx Mail on January 1

Starting January 1, 2024, CarelonRx Pharmacy will become the home delivery pharmacy for members who use CarelonRx, our pharmacy benefit manager, and members filling prescriptions with CarelonRx Mail will transition to CarelonRx Pharmacy. CarelonRx Pharmacy enhances existing pharmacy benefits suc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Prepare for Nevada Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment starts October 1, 2023, on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits...

Individual | NV

Prepare for Connecticut Open Enrollment and Member Renewals

Window shopping for Individual and Family 2024 Open Enrollment starts October 1, 2023, on anthem.com. Open Enrollment starts November 1, 2023, and runs through January 15, 2024. We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that offers both the savings and care they need. Benefits...

Individual | CT

Prescription discount program coming in February for Anthem members

Available February 2024, EnsureRx is a cost-saving program that ensures members get the lowest price on prescription medications and maximize the value of their benefit. EnsureRx will be a free, seamless benefit for CarelonRx members. Members will simply use their pharmacy member ID card at a re...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Empire is becoming Anthem

We’re happy to remind you that on January 1, 2024, the Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Empire BlueCross names will transition to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem Blue Cross. Please be assured that this name transition will not impact plans, pricing, networks, coverage, level of suppo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New lower-cost Individual network coming in 2024

Our new Individual Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan will be available in mid-southern Georgia, with effective dates starting January 1, 2024. Blue Value Individual Network HMO was designed to help those disenrolled from Medicaid find quality, affordable coverage. Important details: Available i...

Individual | GA

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 now available

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 (upstate / downstate) are available now on Broker Hub. These concise summaries cover the main components of the program as well as what’s new for 2024. They make it easy to share the value of Wellbeing Solutions with your ASO clients and prospects. Wellbein...

Large Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Hilary in CA

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and help ensure healthcare access for members who live in California counties impacted by Hurricane Hilary. The changes are in effect from September 12 through October 11, 2023, for Siskiyou County. The changes are in eff...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Sydney Preferred: a deeper level of personalization and insight for your clients

Sydney Preferred is a premium, buy-up solution delivering a fully integrated hub that includes all employees and benefits. It helps build a culture of well-being and delivers a personalized experience designed to lower costs and improve health for everyone. Using SydneySM Health as the foundatio...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New resource will guide brokers to the right tool at the right time

You asked – we listened, created, and delivered. We heard you wanted an easier way to navigate our digital tools. Meet our new Broker Launchpad, giving you a simple path to find what you need daily through Broker Hub, Producer Toolbox, and EmployerAccess. The tool will help you: Explore what...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help your clients make smarter choices with SmartShopper

Your clients and their employees have choices when their doctor recommends a medical service. SmartShopper helps them choose wisely. SmartShopper considers convenience, quality, and cost to provide a list of options for certain screenings and outpatient procedures. Personal assistants are availab...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Video: Learn how Aspire365 brings behavioral health treatment home

Aspire365 is the only provider in Maine offering in-home treatment for complex mental health illnesses or co-occurring disorders for children ages 12 to 17 and adults. Anthem is the only insurer in the state currently covering these programs. Watch the Aspire365 video.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 now available

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 are available now on Broker Hub. These concise summaries cover the main components of the program as well as what’s new for 2024. They make it easy to share the value of Wellbeing Solutions with your ASO clients and prospects. Wellbeing Solutions has severa...

Large Group, National | VA

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 now available

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 are available now on Broker Hub. These concise summaries cover the main components of the program as well as what’s new for 2024. They make it easy to share the value of Wellbeing Solutions with your ASO clients and prospects. Wellbeing Solutions has severa...

Large Group, National | CA

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 now available

Wellbeing Solutions placemats for 2024 are available now on Broker Hub. These concise summaries cover the main components of the program as well as what’s new for 2024. They make it easy to share the value of Wellbeing Solutions with your ASO clients and prospects. Wellbeing Solutions has severa...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

2022 MLR rebates will mail in September

Anthem groups and individual members in 12 states (PDF) will receive 2022 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ra...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

2022 MLR rebates will mail in September

Anthem groups and individual members in 12 states (PDF) will receive 2022 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ra...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

2022 MLR rebates will mail in September

Anthem groups and individual members in 12 states (PDF) will receive 2022 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ra...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, GA

Time Well Spent: Share our flu prevention resources

The flu season will be here before you know it. The good news is the flu shot can help protect your clients and their employees. Our September Time Well Spent resources (Upstate / Downstate) focus on flu prevention and remind us of the level of protection vaccinations can help provide. Your clie...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Time Well Spent: Share our flu prevention resources

The flu season will be here before you know it. The good news is the flu shot can help protect your clients and their employees. Our September Time Well Spent resources focus on flu prevention and remind us of the level of protection vaccinations can help provide. Your clients and their employee...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Time Well Spent: Share our flu prevention resources

The flu season will be here before you know it. The good news is the flu shot can help protect your clients and their employees. Our September Time Well Spent resources focus on flu prevention and remind us of the level of protection vaccinations can help provide. Your clients and their employee...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

New commercialized COVID-19 vaccine arriving soon, replacing existing government supply. Update on oral antiviral commercialization.

The commercialized (non-government supply) COVID-19 vaccine formulations are expected to be approved by the FDA on September 11, 2023. Health plans and Administrative Service Only clients will pay for the new vaccines. Members will continue to receive the vaccine at participating vaccine network ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

REMINDER: Register for our September 12 webinar on Gene Therapy Solution

Gene therapy opens exciting new possibilities for curative treatments that can reduce long-term costs and improve health outcomes for eligible patients. Our Gene Therapy Solution — part of our stop-loss portfolio — can also provide added financial protection for your clients while they support th...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in CA

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for members who live in California and are impacted by the Smith River Complex and Happy Camp Complex wildfires. The changes are in effect between August 29 and September 27, 2023, for Del Nort...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Reminder: Thursday is the last day to submit your HBE contact information form

Take time to save time. If you don’t create your agent account in Virginia’s new state-based Health Benefit Exchange by filling out the required Agent Contact Information Form before 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, you will have to manually build your book of business. If you have questions, em...

Individual | VA

Value Added Association group life program comes to an end

Thank you for your support of our Value Added Benefits program for association business.  After many years and market changes, it is now time to draw this program to a close. All other benefits are unaffected and remain in force.   Here are key dates and the timeline you need to know: Octobe...

Small Group | VA

L&D clients will be administered separately from Anthem health plans

As we prepare for the sale of our life and disability (L&D) business to The Standard, new L&D clients will be administered by a service team and billing and enrollment platform focused solely on L&D plans. Anthem health plans will be administered separately. Clients now have an L&D experience wi...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

L&D clients will be administered separately from Anthem health plans

As we prepare for the sale of our life and disability (L&D) business to The Standard, new L&D clients will be administered by a service team and billing and enrollment platform focused solely on L&D plans. Anthem health plans will be administered separately. Clients now have an L&D experience wi...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

September 20 webinar about new Anthem Link Virtual First plans

Register now for our Ask the Expert webinar on September 20, 2023, to learn about our new Anthem Link Virtual First plans. Anthem Link Virtual First plans provide integrated digital solutions that create a more personalized healthcare experience for members, providers, and employers. Join Matt B...

Large Group | CT, IN, KY, OH, VA

New Producer Toolbox dashboard makes your job faster and easier

We heard your feedback about the need to do things faster. So, we redesigned the Producer Toolbox (PTB) landing page with a new dashboard that gives you quick access to the tasks you do most often. You’ll spend less time clicking and digging because key resources are now front and center: Sea...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Prepare for 2024 open enrollment

With Virginia moving to the state-based Health Benefit Exchange this year, it’s time to prepare for key dates and changes for the 2024 open enrollment period. Here are the key dates and actions to remember: 7/28 – Registration begins for the Health Benefit Exchange agent training and certific...

Individual | VA

Advantage plans launching in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC

Starting January 1, 2024, your clients’ employees who live in Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington DC Metro area will have access to our lowest-cost network through the new Anthem Advantage (for Large Groups) and BlueChoice Advantage (Small Groups) plans. These plans give employees convenient ...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Hilary in CA

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief and ensure healthcare access for members who live in California counties impacted by Hurricane Hilary. The changes are in effect between August 19 and September 17, 2023, for the following counties: Fresno Imperial In...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

The facts about Anthem’s contract negotiations with Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has notified Anthem that they will no longer accept Anthem Medicaid coverage effective July 1, 2023, and Medicare Advantage coverage effective October 1, 2023, unless we agree to dramatically higher costs for those in our employer-sponsored and ACA health plans. Bo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | OH

The facts about Anthem’s contract negotiations with Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has notified Anthem that as of August 1, 2023, they no longer accept Anthem Medicare Advantage coverage, and they will discontinue accepting Medicaid on October 1, 2023, unless we agree to dramatically higher costs for those in our employer-sponsored and ACA health...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | VA

Share our cancer prevention resources

Cancer can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. While there are certain risk factors out of our control, we can still take action to protect our health and minimize cancer risk. Our Time Well Spent wellness calendar (upstate / downstate) for August provides information to help employees sta...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Share our cancer prevention resources

Cancer can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. While there are certain risk factors out of our control, we can still take action to protect our health and minimize cancer risk. Our Time Well Spent wellness calendar for August provides information to help employees stay a step ahead of canc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Share our cancer prevention resources

Cancer can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. While there are certain risk factors out of our control, we can still take action to protect our health and minimize cancer risk. Our Time Well Spent wellness calendar for August provides information to help employees stay a step ahead of canc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help your clients save more with Anthem Link Virtual First

Our new Anthem Link Virtual First option is a simple approach that can help your clients and their employees save money while offering a convenient way to receive care. It‘s a great choice for employees who prefer to interact digitally, meeting them where they are every day. Using the Sydney℠ He...

Large Group | CT, WI

Help your clients save more with Anthem Link Virtual First

Our new Anthem Link Virtual First option is a simple approach that can help your clients and their employees save money while offering a convenient way to receive care. It‘s a great choice for employees who prefer to interact digitally, meeting them where they are every day. Using the Sydney℠ He...

Large Group | IN, KY, OH, VA

Register for our September 12 webinar on Gene Therapy Solution

Gene therapy opens exciting new possibilities for curative treatments that can reduce long-term costs and improve health outcomes for eligible patients. Our Gene Therapy Solution — part of our stop-loss portfolio — can also provide added financial protection for your clients while they support th...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Carelon, our medical benefits manager, begins conducting medical necessity reviews

Effective August 1, 2023, Carelon Medical Benefits Management, our medical benefits manager, began performing medical necessity reviews of procedures we previously conducted. This change applies to all fully insured, local ASO, and National groups with Wellbeing Solutions programs. It will improv...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

State-based exchange registration is open

Registration opened July 28 for agent training and certification for the Virginia health insurance exchange. Training opens August 11. Training and certification must be completed by October 10 for the 2024 plan year that begins November 1, 2023. Register and complete the training on the exchan...

Individual | VA

Brokers praise successful migration from Humana to Anthem for small and large groups

As groups continue to migrate from Humana to Anthem, we remain committed to bringing you and your clients' value through our stability and affordability, deep local ties and experience, and continued focus on delivering a seamless transition. The shared success we’ve seen is evident in the feedb...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, IN, KY, MO, OH, WI, GA

2023 Virginia virtual broker roadshow is September 15

You are invited to join our virtual roadshow to learn about all the new and exciting ways our partnership will equip you for your best year ever. Join us for Virginia’s 2023 broker roadshow on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The agenda for this virtual event includes: VA P...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Continuing education opportunities

Register now to join us for free, online continuing education sessions. Topics include On-Demand Healthcare, a legislative update, and broadening the appeal of life insurance for Generation X and Millennials. We’re offering a legislative update on Wednesday, August 23. Join us for the latest ins...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New Specialty Sales executives for Kentucky large groups

Starting August 1, 2023, Daniel Duffy and Brittney Beazley will be your specialty sales executives for large group dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health business in Kentucky. Daniel will be responsible for all large group specialty sales (100+ enrolled) and association busines...

Large Group | KY

Disenrolled Medi-Cal members can choose Anthem

Californians who no longer qualify for Medi-Cal and lose coverage during the renewal process, and also become eligible for subsidies, will be automatically enrolled in the lowest-cost Covered California Silver health plan available to them. But they have other options during their 60-day special ...

Small Group, Individual | CA

Empire small group dental unlimited annual maximum plans are no longer available

Empire is no longer marketing small group dental unlimited annual maximum plans in New York, effective immediately. Groups that already have those plans can renew them. Groups without unlimited annual maximum plans will not be allowed to select those plans at renewal. For more information or to ...

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem will notify Individual subscribers about a 2024 rate change filing

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine recently filed a request with the Maine Bureau of Insurance (Bureau) to approve rate changes for our Individual health plans, effective January 1, 2024. The average proposed rate change is 14.5%, but Individual plan changes range from 5% to 21.9% dependi...

Individual | ME

REMINDER: Webinar: Learn about our new maternal health program

Register now for our July 18 webinar introducing our new maternal health program. Building Healthy Families is our next-generation maternal health program, replacing our long-standing and successful Future Moms program. It offers a complete end-to-end family creation program that recognizes the ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Sydney Live Chat saves time for employees

We are going to send information about the SydneySM Health Live Chat feature to your clients soon. In an upcoming EmployerAccess article, we’ll tell them how it can save time for their employees with convenient access to health plan information. They can connect to their health plan resources im...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’ll send annual MLR survey to employers soon

Anthem pays annual rebates to Fully Insured groups when their medical loss ratio (MLR) is less than 85% for Large Groups or 80% for Small Groups and Individuals. Each year, we contact impacted groups to verify group size. We use the information to distribute rebates to the correct groups.  This y...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, VA, WI, GA

CarelonRx’s Specialty Condition Management Enhanced program ends July 31 for Fully Insured groups

Our pharmacy benefit management partner, CarelonRx, will sunset the Specialty Condition Management Enhanced program (SCM-E) for Fully Insured groups on July 31, 2023. The program provides personalized care management for 22 rare conditions.   There are about 137 members actively engaged in the p...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

REMINDER: Watch your email for new producer agreement

To make it easier for you to do business with us, we recently consolidated our existing producer contracts down to two. This change will help streamline the appointment and onboarding process, reduce the number of documents a new broker must sign, and create consistency. Read this FAQ (upstate / ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Discounted eye drops available for myopia and dry eye symptoms

We’ve partnered with ImprimisRx, an ophthalmic pharmacy, to provide a 30-percent discount on home delivery of eye drops to treat myopia and dry eye symptoms. More than 40 percent of Americans are myopic and that number is increasing at an alarming rate, especially among school-aged children, acc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Last chance for VA resident agents to register for virtual CE makeup sessions in July

Time is running out. Register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in July. These courses are make-up courses for the classes in January. If you attended the January courses, you will NOT get additional credit. This training is for Virginia re...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Commission schedules are now easier to find

As of June 23, 2023, commission schedules are now available in Producer Toolbox for agents paid directly by the plan and will no longer be part of the agent onboarding process. Current schedules will remain in the documentation of existing producer agreements. Any updated or revised schedules wil...

Small Group, Individual | CA

Commission schedules are now easier to find

As of June 23, 2023, commission schedules are now available in Producer Toolbox for agents paid directly by the plan and will no longer be part of the agent onboarding process. Current schedules will remain in the documentation of existing producer agreements. Any updated or revised schedules wil...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, IN, KY, MO, NV, OH, WI

Share our musculoskeletal health resources

In July, we are highlighting the importance of musculoskeletal health in our wellness calendar. Almost everyone will experience musculoskeletal discomfort at some point in their lives. Knowing how to prevent it and recognizing when it’s time to call a doctor can reduce chronic pain or prevent fu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Share our musculoskeletal health resources

In July, we are highlighting the importance of musculoskeletal health in our wellness calendar. Almost everyone will experience musculoskeletal discomfort at some point in their lives. Knowing how to prevent it and recognizing when it’s time to call a doctor can reduce chronic pain or prevent fu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Share our musculoskeletal health resources

In July, we are highlighting the importance of musculoskeletal health in our wellness calendar. Almost everyone will experience musculoskeletal discomfort at some point in their lives. Knowing how to prevent it and recognizing when it’s time to call a doctor can reduce chronic pain or prevent fu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

New specialty pharmacy in 2024

Elevance Health, the parent company of the pharmacy benefit management partner, CarelonRx, acquired BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy earlier this year. Member services will be integrated in phases in 2024. BioPlus’ high-touch level of support will help CarelonRx provide a fast consumer experience focu...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Webinar: Learn about our new maternal health program

Register now for our July 18 webinar introducing our new maternal health program. Building Healthy Families is our next-generation maternal health program, replacing our long-standing and successful Future Moms program. It offers a complete end-to-end family creation program that recognizes the ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

REMINDER: VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE make-up sessions in July

You can register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in July. These courses are make-up courses for the classes in January. If you attended the January courses, you will NOT get additional credit. This training is for Virginia resident agents...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

CAA gag clause compliance requirements

We’re emailing your clients with information about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause provision. It prohibits group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage from entering into an agreement between a plan or issuer and a healthcare provid...

Large Group, Small Group, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

CAA gag clause compliance requirements

We’re emailing your clients with information about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause provision. It prohibits group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage from entering into an agreement between a plan or issuer and a healthcare provid...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

SB 677 removes waiting periods for some dental services for children and teens

Maine Senate Bill 677 prohibits waiting periods for children and teens, under 19 years old, for basic and major dental services in Maine. The law does not apply to orthodontic services. We have updated benefit grids and other sales and marketing materials to reflect this change. For more inform...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

New ABF credit waives one month of administrative fees for HSA migration

We’ve added a new administrative fee credit for your clients who choose Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) with an HSA compatible product. ABF plans offer: The predictable monthly costs and full coverage of a traditional health plan. A substantial savings opportunity from a potential surplus cred...

Small Group | CT

The Empire name is transitioning to Anthem

Dear Valued Partner, I am very excited to share the news that on January 1, 2024, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Empire BlueCross will become Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem Blue Cross, respectively. This name brings together everything that the well-respected, industry-leading An...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Support for individuals transitioning from Medi-Cal

As Medi-Cal eligibility reviews continue, disenrolled individuals seeking new coverage may be worried that their access to care and prescription medications will be disrupted when they change health plans. We’re working to avoid any disruption of their care or medicine as we help them find the ri...

Individual | CA

Support for individuals transitioning from Medicaid

As Medicaid eligibility reviews continue, disenrolled individuals seeking new coverage may be worried that their access to care and prescription medications will be disrupted when they change health plans. We’re working to avoid any disruption of their care or medicine as we help them find the ri...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

LGBTQ+ and men’s health information to share with your clients

The Time Well Spent calendar (upstate / downstate) for June will focus on Pride and Men’s Health.  LGBTQ+ individuals are valued and respected members of our community. In the calendar this month you’ll find information about benefits, resources, and support that allow members of the LGBTQ+ comm...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

LGBTQ+ and men’s health information to share with your clients

The Time Well Spent calendar for June will focus on Pride and Men’s Health.  LGBTQ+ individuals are valued and respected members of our community. In the calendar this month you’ll find information about benefits, resources, and support that allow members of the LGBTQ+ community to take care of ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

LGBTQ+ and men’s health information to share with your clients

The Time Well Spent calendar for June will focus on Pride and Men’s Health.  LGBTQ+ individuals are valued and respected members of our community. In the calendar this month you’ll find information about benefits, resources, and support that allow members of the LGBTQ+ community to take care of ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

What employers need to know about the resumption of Medicaid renewals

Starting this spring, some employees covered by MaineCare could lose access to their health plan as the state resumes Medicaid renewals to determine who is still eligible for coverage. Over the next 12 months, up to 90,000 Mainers could be impacted — many due to employment status changes since t...

Small Group | ME

Paytient program makes paying easier for ACA Individual Clients

Earlier this year, we announced that Anthem had partnered with Paytient to give ACA clients in Georgia, Missouri, and Virginia an easier way to pay for healthcare services. Paytient is a health payment account (HPA) that members can use to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses today and repay...

Individual | VA

We are updating our brand

You will begin to see a fresh, updated Anthem Blue Cross logo that aligns to our broad portfolio of products and services. This is the first step in what will be a multi-year brand transition and signals a new chapter that honors the strength of our existing brand. Take a look at our fresh new l...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

We are updating our brand

You will begin to see a fresh, updated Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield logo that aligns to our broad portfolio of products and services. This is the first step in what will be a multi-year brand transition and signals a new chapter that honors the strength of our existing brand. Take a look at...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Paytient program makes paying easier for ACA Individual Clients

Earlier this year, we announced that Anthem had partnered with Paytient to give ACA clients in Georgia, Missouri, and Virginia an easier way to pay for healthcare services. Paytient is a health payment account (HPA) that members can use to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses today and repay...

Individual | MO, GA

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | WI

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | VA

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | OH

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | NV

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | NH

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | MO

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | ME

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | KY

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | IN

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | GA

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | CT

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | CO

Expand your business with international health plans from GeoBlue

Relying on a domestic health plan outside the U.S. can leave your clients with unexpected medical costs that their domestic insurance plan does not cover. Seventy-seven percent of consumers say that having affordable access to quality medical care is just as important as booking a great place to ...

Small Group, Individual | CA

Learn about Virginia’s potential move to a state-based exchange for 2024

Virginia is planning to move to a state-based exchange, or marketplace, starting January 1, 2024. The Virginia State Corporation Commission is offering town hall meetings to share information about the change. The next meeting is June 14. Please email ExchangeAgents@scc.virginia.gov for a meeti...

Individual | VA

Small group enrollment and client management now live with Employee Navigator

A suite of enrollment and client management tools designed to make it easier to manage agency business and client benefits is now live in Employee Navigator, a leading benefit administration platform. These new capabilities allow Employee Navigator users to perform maintenance transactions for in...

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Small group enrollment and client management now live with Employee Navigator

A suite of enrollment and client management tools designed to make it easier to manage agency business and client benefits is now live in Employee Navigator, a leading benefit administration platform. These new capabilities allow Employee Navigator users to perform maintenance transactions for in...

Small Group | CA

Small group enrollment and client management now live with Employee Navigator

A suite of enrollment and client management tools designed to make it easier to manage agency business and client benefits is now live in Employee Navigator, a leading benefit administration platform. These new capabilities allow Employee Navigator users to perform maintenance transactions for in...

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

More competitive Anthem Nevada Small Group ACA rates

Anthem Nevada Small Group ACA rates are now more competitive. Quoting has already begun for rates effective July 1, 2023. Closed sales will qualify for points in our producer rewards program. View the program flyer (PDF) for more information. Contact your Anthem Representative to learn more.

Small Group | NV

Help your clients save more with Virtual First

Our new Virtual First option is a simple approach that can help your clients and their employees save money while offering a convenient way to receive care. It‘s a great choice for employees who prefer to interact digitally, meeting them where they are every day. Watch this short video on Virtual...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help your clients save more with Virtual First

Our new Virtual First option is a simple approach that can help your clients and their employees save money while offering a convenient way to receive care. It‘s a great choice for employees who prefer to interact digitally, meeting them where they are every day. Using the Sydney℠ Health app, em...

Large Group, Small Group | MO, GA

Help your clients save more with Virtual First

Our new Virtual First option is a simple approach that can help your clients and their employees save money while offering a convenient way to receive care. It‘s a great choice for employees who prefer to interact digitally, meeting them where they are every day. Using the Sydney℠ Health app, em...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Ask the Expert webinar: Join us for a Medicaid renewal update and get your questions answered

Medicaid eligibility reviews are well underway, and we have the very latest information you need to help disenrolled members stay covered. Join us for our second Ask the Expert Medicaid renewal webinar on June 29: Medicaid Renewal: DSNP, CHP, QHPs, and Other Keys to Care and Coverage.   Our fir...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Ask the Expert webinar: Join us for a Medi-Cal renewal update and get your questions answered

Medi-Cal eligibility reviews are well underway, and we have the very latest information you need to help disenrolled members stay covered. Join us for our second Ask the Expert Medi-cal renewal webinar on June 27: Medi-Cal Renewal: DSNP, CHP, QHPs, and Other Keys to Care and Coverage.   Our fir...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Equip brings effective eating disorder treatment home

Eating disorders will affect 30 million Americans in their lifetime. An estimated 80% of them never seek treatment. Traditional treatment often involves lengthy and costly inpatient or outpatient programs that remove a child or adolescent from home and school settings. Our newest in-network prov...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CT

New Site of Service locations in Nashua, Hollis, and Salem

Our Site of Service option has added new locations in Nashua, Salem, and Hollis. Members with the Site of Service option can lower their out-of-pocket costs when they use one of the approved ambulatory care centers. The new locations are: Northridge Surgical Suites 41 Innovation Way, Nas...

Large Group, Small Group | NH

New EmployerAccess Demo lets you show your clients what it can do for them

The new EmployerAccess Demo tool lets you show current and prospective clients how EmployerAccess can simplify their benefit management. The demo provides a high-level look at the employer portal’s features and functionality, including: Employee enrollment and ID cards. Group benefits and inf...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

COVID-19 response toolkit no longer available

With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, we have retired the COVID-19 employer and producer response toolkit formerly on the CAA/COVID-19 Employer and Producer Response Toolkit site. The CAA portion of the site remains active. Visit Broker Hub for the latest broker news and resource...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Sydney’s Virtual Care offers convenient personalized care

In an upcoming EmployerAccess article, we’ll tell your clients how Virtual Care through the SydneySM Health mobile app provides convenient, low-cost personalized care for their employees. Virtual Care makes it easier and more affordable for employees to focus on their overall health. Sydney can ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re promoting the value and support of Virtual Primary Care to your clients

We will soon send emails about Virtual Primary Care (VPC) to your National and Large Group clients. We’ll promote the value of VPC to both clients who have opted in, and those who have not yet done so. Both emails will highlight: The significant role virtual care can play in addressing unnec...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by the Winter Storm Emergency in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in California and are impacted by the winter storm emergency. The changes are in effect for the following counties in California: Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernar...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Short- and long-term disability plans can help protect your clients and their employees from lost income

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, a good time to remind your clients that they can make a difference for their employees by offering short and long-term disability plans as part of their total benefits package. This can help provide financial stability when it’s needed most and help th...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Short- and long-term disability plans can help protect your clients and their employees from lost income

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, a good time to remind your clients that they can make a difference for their employees by offering short and long-term disability plans as part of their total benefits package. This can help provide financial stability when it’s needed most and help th...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE make-up sessions in July

You can register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in July. This training is for Virginia resident agents only and is not approved in other states. These are the same courses that were offered in January, if you took those, you will not be ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

COVID-19 enrollment extensions end in July

With the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency on May 11, 2023, health-plan related extensions will end on July 10, 2023. During the emergency, those deadlines were extended for up to one year. The extensions ending are for: Enrollment requests due to a qualifying special enrollment event: ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New digital Market Verification Form now available in EmployerAccess

Employers who use EmployerAccess now have an easier way to provide information about group size and participation that our underwriters use to rate groups ahead of renewals. As part of our focus on technology that simplifies the way we share information, a new digital Market Verification Form is ...

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, NV, WI, GA

Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital join Tier 1

Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and their healthcare professionals will become Tier 1 providers in Anthem’s Maine HMO Tiered Options plans, effective June 1, 2023. Our Tiered Options plans are available to members in individual, small group, and large group heal...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

New resources for SOCA and Farm Bureau plans

Our new resource page has resources you can share with prospective clients to help you sell, quote, and enroll a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) plans such as SOCA and Farm Bureau plans. They offer all the benefits of an Anthem plan, with rates similar to large groups underwritten fo...

Small Group | OH

New resources for GA SMART and FARM plans

Our new resource page has resources you can share with prospective clients to help you sell, quote, and enroll a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) plans such as SMART and Farm plans. They offer all the benefits of an Anthem plan, with rates similar to large groups underwritten for the ...

Small Group | GA

New resources for Chamber plans

Our new resource page has resources you can share with prospective clients to help you sell, quote, and enroll a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) plan such as Chamber plans. They offer all the benefits of an Anthem plan, with rates similar to large groups underwritten for the small gr...

Small Group | IN, KY, MO

Upcoming Population Health Webinar: Advancing Patient-Centered Care While Lowering Costs

As the healthcare delivery system evolves, employers continue to look for new ways to curb spending while ensuring their employees receive the care they need to stay healthy and protected. Join us for our webinar on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. ET. Our Vice President of Value...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire Named 2023 Business of the Year

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire was named 2023 New Hampshire Business of the Year in the Financial Services/Insurance category by Business NH Magazine and the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. This year’s winners were selected for their leadership in ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

Upcoming Population Health Webinar: Strengthening Employee Behavioral Health

Please join us for our webinar on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. (ET) / 10 to 10:45 a.m. (PT).*  Vice President of Commercial Products and Segment Officer, Dan Heslin and Carelon Behavioral Health Market President, Manuel Arisso will share how we are elevating mental health and emoti...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Travel program available for quality, affordable care outside of Maine

Members in Maine can now be reimbursed for travel expenses for select, covered health services that can be performed by in-network providers in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. The Maine Travel Assistance Program helps members with the cost of travel and travel arrangements, to make ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Befitting is now a Blue View Vision in-network eyewear provider

Online eyewear provider Befitting has joined our Blue View Vision network. Members can shop for glasses at befitting.com by selecting Blue View Vision. Once logged in, prices will reflect their Blue View Vision benefits, so there are no surprises at checkout. Befitting carries brand names like Ra...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Resources available for Mental Health Awareness month

The Time Well Spent calendar for May will focus on mental health awareness.  The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health-related topics that can be shared each month. The mental health resources include: A blog article about the stigma of mental he...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Resources available for Mental Health Awareness month

The Time Well Spent calendar for May will focus on mental health awareness.  The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health-related topics that can be shared each month. The mental health resources include: A blog article about the stigma of mental he...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Resources available for Mental Health Awareness month

The Time Well Spent calendar for May will focus on mental health awareness.  The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health-related topics that can be shared each month. The mental health resources include: A blog article about the stigma of mental he...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Get in the game with Yoga Day at Folsom Field, home of the Buffaloes

Join us at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023, for Yoga Day at Folsom Field presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in partnership with the Colorado Buffaloes. The event is free and limited to the first 500 people who register. All participants will receive a free cooling towel. The first 150...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

On demand webinar: Responding to the return of Medicaid redetermination

If you missed our recent webinar about the return of Medicaid redetermination, you can watch it here. You can also share it with your clients and prospects to help them prepare for the impact of this change. More than 325,000 Health First Colorado members are expected to lose their health covera...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Integrated benefits can save more than $100 per member per month

We recently conducted a study to measure cost savings and clinical outcomes for members with integrated benefits. We compared costs, utilization, and quality indicators for members with a specialty condition. We found that by integrating benefits, our clients can save more than $100 per member pe...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

COVID-19 PHE benefits extended six months in California for fully insured with option for ASO groups

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will end May 11, 2023. California state law extends PHE health plan requirements for six months, until November 11, 2023. These benefits are extended for Fully Insured clients: Diagnostic and screening testing for COVID-19. COVID-19 immuniza...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Watch your email for new producer agreement

To make it easier for you to do business with us, we recently consolidated our existing producer contracts down to two. This change will help streamline the appointment and onboarding process, reduce the number of documents a new broker must sign, and create consistency. Read this FAQ (upstate / ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Watch your email for new producer agreement

To make it easier for you to do business with us, we recently consolidated our existing producer contracts down to two. This change will help streamline the appointment and onboarding process, reduce the number of documents a new broker must sign, and create consistency. Read this FAQ for more in...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Tornadoes in Indiana

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Indiana and are impacted by the severe weather system and tornadoes. The changes are in effect for the following seven Indiana counties from March 31, 2023, through April 30, 2023: Allen Howard ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | IN

CoverME Webinar: Planning for the end of Medicaid continuous coverage

On May 31, 2023, some of your clients’ employees on Medicaid could lose access to their health plan. The Medicaid redetermination, or renewal process has resumed after it was paused during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The Maine Office of Health Insurance Management will host a webinar a...

Large Group, Small Group | ME

Monica Schmude is new Anthem president in Virginia

Monica Schmude is the new President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia. Schmude held several leadership and executive positions at Cigna over the last 13 years. She served as president of Cigna’s mid-Atlantic market, covering Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Before that she...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | VA

Sydney’s Personalized Match offers customized and unified care

In an upcoming EmployerAccess article, we’ll tell your clients how Personalized Match in SydneySM Care mobile app provides customized and unified support that connects employees to the right care. And we’ll tell them how that drives better employee engagement and improved health outcomes — while ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Are your clients ready for the return of Medicaid renewal?

On May 31, 2023, some of your clients’ employees on Medicaid could lose access to their health plan. The Medicaid redetermination, or renewal process, has resumed after it was paused during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin President Paul Nobile...

Large Group, Small Group | WI

Learn more about Local Infusion, now part of our network in Maine

Outpatient infusion therapy provider Local Infusion has joined our provider network in Maine. Our data shows that infusions delivered in a hospital are often two to three times more expensive than infusions done at an independent infusion center. Local Infusion offers infusion therapy (medicati...

Large Group, Small Group | ME

Medi-Cal Renewal matters to group clients too. Meet Bill

This is the second in our series of short scenarios you may encounter as Medi-Cal eligibility reviews restart and clients look to you for support. Meet Bill, the chef at a local restaurant that is one of your Small Group clients. Here is his Medi-Cal renewal story. Bill loses group health plan ...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Medicaid Renewal matters to group clients too. Meet Bill

This is the second in our series of short scenarios you may encounter as Medicaid eligibility reviews restart and clients look to you for support. Meet Bill, the chef at a local restaurant that is one of your Small Group clients. Here is his Medicaid renewal story. Bill loses group health plan ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Sydney’s Find Care helps bridge care gaps and lower costs

We’re about to share information with your clients about the Find Care tool on the SydneySM Health mobile app. In an upcoming EmployerAccess article, we’ll tell them how it can drive better employee engagement and improved health outcomes — while maximizing efficiency and reducing costs.  Studi...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Training events for new and experienced brokers

Register now for free webinars through our Broker Academy. We have a full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year. Legislative update – Wednesday, May 24 Join us for the latest insights on current and future legislation, and its potential impact on our industry. New p...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Pathways to Health virtual wellness event available for your clients

We’ve invited your clients with 100+ subscribers to our 2023 Pathways to Health employer virtual wellness event. They can learn more about elements of well-being that can drive deeper employee engagement. Participating in this event and one of our Wellness Matters Webinars will qualify their orga...

Large Group | OH

Help for Members Impacted by Tornadoes in Indiana

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Indiana and are impacted by the severe weather system and tornadoes. The changes are in effect for the following seven Indiana counties from March 31, 2023, through April 30, 2023: Allen Howard ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | IN

University of Virginia Health System is now a tier 1 provider

Services now cost less for Individual members with tiered benefits with the addition of the University of Virginia Health System to the tier 1 provider level. Individual members on the Pathway X network will pay less for services when enrolled in a plan with a tiered facility cost-share. Please ...

Individual | VA

Provide allergy information in April and wellness all year long

The Time Well Spent calendar for April will focus on allergies.  The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health-related topics that can be shared each month. The allergy resources focus on: Top common triggers Signs and symptoms Prevention and treat...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Provide allergy information in April and wellness all year long

The Time Well Spent calendar for April will focus on allergies.  The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health-related topics that can be shared each month. The allergy resources focus on: Top common triggers Signs and symptoms Prevention and treat...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Provide allergy information in April and wellness all year long

The Time Well Spent calendar for April will focus on allergies.  The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health-related topics that can be shared each month. The allergy resources focus on: Top common triggers Signs and symptoms Prevention and treat...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

New ABF products available in Virginia

For Virginia in 2023, we’ve added six new Anthem Balanced Funding core plan options with pharmacy copay, removed the deductible from Tier 3 and Tier 4, and removed the per script maximum. We’ve also reduced Tier 1 and Tier 2 copays. In all, there are (12) new ABF plans for Virginia in 2023: A...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Webinar: Responding to the return of Medicaid redeterminations

More than 325,000 Health First Colorado members are expected to lose their health coverage starting June 1, 2023, when the state begins disenrolling Medicaid beneficiaries as a result of Medicaid redetermination. Join us at 6 p.m. MT next Tuesday, April 4, for our webinar about navigating the end...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

We’re promoting our value to select employers

Three marketing campaigns aimed at Large Group employer prospects in the fourteen blue states we serve will hit the market in April and May. Our messages will address the challenges employers face while navigating economic uncertainty and share how Empire’s innovative, forward-thinking plans can...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re promoting our value to select employers

Three marketing campaigns aimed at Large Group employer prospects in the fourteen blue states we serve will hit the market in April and May. Our messages will address the challenges employers face while navigating economic uncertainty and share how Anthem’s innovative, forward-thinking plans can...

Large Group | CA

We’re promoting our value to select employers

Three marketing campaigns aimed at Large Group employer prospects in the fourteen blue states we serve will hit the market in April and May. Our messages will address the challenges employers face while navigating economic uncertainty and share how Anthem’s innovative, forward-thinking plans can...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Life and disability business to be acquired

Our parent company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its life and disability business to StanCorp Financial Group (The Standard). The companies will also enter into a product distribution partnership. The transaction and partnership bring together two leading benefit providers with deep ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Life and disability business to be acquired

Our parent company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its life and disability business to StanCorp Financial Group (The Standard). The companies will also enter into a product distribution partnership. The transaction and partnership bring together two leading benefit providers with deep ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Life and disability business to be acquired

Our parent company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its life and disability business to StanCorp Financial Group (The Standard). The companies will also enter into a product distribution partnership. The transaction and partnership bring together two leading benefit providers with deep ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Don’t Miss: Ask the Expert CII Evolve Session Next Week

We're taking Client Information Insights (CII) to the next level. CII Evolve, (upstate / downstate PDF) is a new enhanced interactive reporting tool that unifies our current reporting platforms. It replaces CII Discover and CII Access in the Online Resources menu on Producer Toolbox. CII Access w...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Don’t Miss: Ask the Expert CII Evolve Session Next Week

We're taking Client Information Insights (CII) to the next level. CII Evolve, is a new enhanced interactive reporting tool that unifies our current reporting platforms. It replaces CII Discover and CII Access in the Online Resources menu on Producer Toolbox. CII Access will still be available for...

Large Group | CA

Don’t Miss: Ask the Expert CII Evolve Session Next Week

We're taking Client Information Insights (CII) to the next level. CII Evolve, is a new enhanced interactive reporting tool that unifies our current reporting platforms. It replaces CII Discover and CII Access in the Online Resources menu on Producer Toolbox. CII Access will still be available for...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Anthem Voted Best Health Insurance Provider in New Hampshire

For the sixth year in a row, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire was voted Best Health Insurance Provider in NH Business Review’s 2023 Best of Business (BOB) Awards. More than 3,000 NH Business Review readers cast their votes to select this year’s award recipients, which included n...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

DecisionHR can help you focus on your relationship with your clients

Our professional employer organization (PEO) partner, DecisionHR, can handle back-office needs so you can focus on your relationship with your small-group clients. DecisionHR is a full-service PEO offering Anthem medical, pharmacy, and ancillary plans to small- and medium-sized businesses in Conn...

Small Group | CT

Top 20% of services cost-share details revealed

Ohio law requires insurers offering health care plans through a health insurance exchange to make the following information available to existing and potential members upon request: A list of the top 20% of services based on use An insured's expected contribution for each service The top 20...

Small Group, Individual | OH

Meet Rhonda: One Medi-Cal Renewal Consumer Scenario

With Medi-Cal eligibility reviews restarting, many individuals will lose their Medi-Cal coverage as early as April 1, 2023. The good news is that there are options, and some individuals may be able to stay covered by enrolling in their employer’s plan. Here’s one example of how this may happen an...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Meet Rhonda: A Medicaid Renewal Consumer Scenario

With Medicaid eligibility reviews restarting, many individuals will lose their Medicaid coverage as early as April 1, 2023. The good news is that there are options, and some individuals may be able to stay covered by enrolling in their employer’s plan. Here’s one example of how this may happen an...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Your clients can lock-in lower Chamber AHP rates for more than a year

Vegas Chamber Association Health Plans (AHP) will have a renewal date of July 1, 2024, effectively locking in lower rates with guaranteed extended renewal dates for groups enrolling before June 2024. AHP is now available statewide thanks to a partnership between the Vegas and Tahoe Chambers. Th...

Small Group | NV

REMINDER: March 23 webinar about new Virtual-First plans

Reminder to: Register now for our Ask the Expert webinar on March 23, 2023, to learn about our new Virtual-First plans. Virtual-First plans are built on our digital platform that enables more personalized healthcare experiences for members, providers, and employers through an integrated set of d...

Large Group | MO, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | WI

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | VA

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | OH

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | NV

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | NH

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | MO

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | ME

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | KY

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | IN

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | GA

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | CT

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | CO

You can sell Individual stand-alone specialty plans any time

You can sell our Individual stand-alone dental and vision plans any time of the year. We offer a variety of individual and family dental plan options to fit your clients’ needs and budget and many plans fully cover exams, cleanings, and X-rays. And we have one of the largest dental preferred pro...

Individual | CA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by a Winter Storm Emergency in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in California and are impacted by the winter storm emergency. The changes are in effect for the following counties in California: Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernar...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

A new look for broker news starts today

Starting later today, our broker news on empireblue.com/producer/news will have a new look. But it’s a look we hope you’re familiar with. When you click on Producer News from anthem.com you’ll go straight to our news page in Broker Hub. There’s no log on, you’ll see the news faster, and getting t...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

A new look for broker news starts today

Starting later today, our broker news on anthem.com/producer/news will have a new look. But it’s a look we hope you’re familiar with. When you click on Producer News from anthem.com you’ll go straight to our news page in Broker Hub. There’s no log on, you’ll see the news faster, and getting to ne...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Help for Members Impacted by the Winter Storm Emergency in New York

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in New York and are impacted by the winter storm emergency. The changes are in effect from March 13, 2023, through April 11, 2023, for the following counties in New York: Albany, Broome, Cayuga, Chen...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New Deadline for RxDC Reporting

The deadline has been extended to March 24, 2023, for fully insured groups to provide us the monthly average premium information that’s required by the Prescription Drug Data Collection reporting provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). To make sure your client’s data is included ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New Paytient program offers interest-free payment plans for ACA Individual

Anthem has partnered with Paytient to give individual ACA clients in Georgia, Missouri, and Virginia an easier way to pay for healthcare services. Paytient is a Health Payment Account (HPA) that members can use to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses today and repay over time – without inter...

Individual | MO, GA

New Paytient program offers interest-free payment plans for ACA Individual

Anthem has partnered with Paytient to give individual ACA clients in Georgia, Missouri, and Virginia an easier way to pay for healthcare services. Paytient is a Health Payment Account (HPA) that members can use to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses today and repay over time – without inter...

Individual | VA

Local Infusion now part of our network in Maine

Outpatient infusion therapy provider Local Infusion has joined our provider network in Maine. Our data shows that infusions delivered in a hospital are often two to three times more expensive than infusions done at an independent infusion center. Local Infusion offers infusion therapy (medicati...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

New Specialty Sales Executive for groups of 51 to 99

Brittney Beazley joined Anthem on February 6 and will manage groups with 51-99 clients (Key Segment) for the entire state. Shawn Staley, Specialty Sales Executive, will continue to manage the 100+ employee size clients (Large Group Segment) in the state.   Please feel free to reach out to Brittn...

Large Group | MO

We’ve updated quoting tools for Individual plans

We have changed the way brokers, current members, and consumers can view ACA medical and dental plans while shopping. The Get a Quote page within our quoting tools now includes tabs to toggle between plans on and off the Marketplace. Users can compare plans more easily and make a more informed c...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by a Winter Storm Emergency in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in California and are impacted by the winter storm emergency. The changes are in effect from March 1, 2023, through March 30, 2023, for the following counties in California: Butte, El Dorado, Fresno,...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual, National | CA

Survey says: Members like The TeleDentists

Members are very satisfied with our network virtual dental provider, The TeleDentists®. We added them to our Dental Prime and Dental Complete networks in 2020. They provide our dental members with an easy way to get the dental care they need outside of their dentist’s normal business hours. The ...

Large Group, Small Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Webinar: Trailblazing Support for Employees Who Are Family Caregivers

Register now (using Chrome or Firefox browsers) and join us on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET to learn how we partnered with ianacare to support our associates who are family caregivers. The partnership offered inclusive and innovative support to the one in five of our associates who cares...

Large Group, National | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Helping employers and their employees through an important healthcare carrier shift

As you may have heard, Humana has announced its decision to exit the commercial employer healthcare space to focus on government-backed programs. This means their employer group plans will be phased out over the next 18 to 24 months. Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross (Empire) a...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

March 23 webinar about new Virtual-First plans

Register now for our Ask the Expert webinar on March 23, 2023, to learn about our new Virtual-First plans. Virtual-First plans are built on our digital platform that enables more personalized healthcare experiences for members, providers, and employers through an integrated set of digital soluti...

Large Group | MO, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Helping employers and their employees through an important healthcare carrier shift

As you may have heard, Humana has announced its decision to exit the commercial employer healthcare space to focus on government-backed programs. This means their employer group plans will be phased out over the next 18 to 24 months. Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) is committed to offering you and yo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Helping employers and their employees through an important healthcare carrier shift

As you may have heard, Humana has announced its decision to exit the commercial employer healthcare space to focus on government-backed programs. This means their employer group plans will be phased out over the next 18 to 24 months. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) is committed to off...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Promote colorectal health in March and wellness all year

You can promote colorectal health in March and other wellness topics year-round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. (upstate / downstate) The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that you can share each month. For March we focus ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Promote colorectal health in March and wellness all year

You can promote colorectal health in March and other wellness topics year-round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that you can share each month. For March we focus on colorectal health w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Promote colorectal health in March and wellness all year

You can promote colorectal health in March and other wellness topics year-round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that you can share each month. For March we focus on colorectal health w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

New in-home behavioral healthcare program for Anthem members in Maine

Aspire365’s new in-home and virtual behavioral healthcare treatment program is now in-network for Anthem members in Maine.  Currently, Aspire365 is the only provider in Maine offering in-home treatment for both complex mental health illnesses and co-occurring disorders for children ages 12 to 17...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Wellness Matters Series webinar schedule now available

We’re presenting twelve 30-minute webinars (PDF) about health and wellness programming through Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and participating partners. Stay up to date on everything you need to know to exceed your sales goals while providing outstanding service to your clients. If you have ...

Large Group | OH

Our mental health programs offer a range of support

We offer a range of behavioral health programs to fit your clients’ needs and support their employees. Review this flyer (PDF) (upstate / downstate) for a quick view of the options and share it with your current and prospective clients to help them choose the right plan for them.

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Our mental health programs offer a range of support

We offer a range of behavioral health programs to fit your clients’ needs and support their employees. Review this flyer (PDF) for a quick view of the options and share it with your current and prospective clients to help them choose the right plan for them.

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Our mental health programs offer a range of support

We offer a range of behavioral health programs to fit your clients’ needs and support their employees. Review this flyer (PDF) for a quick view of the options and share it with your current and prospective clients to help them choose the right plan for them.

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Our mental health programs offer a range of support

We offer a range of behavioral health programs to fit your clients’ needs and support their employees. Review this flyer (PDF) for a quick view of the options and share it with your current and prospective clients to help them choose the right plan for them.

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Medi-Cal Renewal Ask the Expert webinar - Recording, additional resources available

On February 15, our Anthem experts shared the very latest details about the restart of Medi-Cal eligibility reviews, timelines, and the resources we’re providing to help you support anyone losing their Medi-Cal coverage.  Most importantly, we answered dozens of questions on the topic that have be...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Medicaid Renewal Ask the Expert webinar - Recording, additional resources available

On February 15, our Anthem experts shared the very latest details about the restart of Medicaid eligibility reviews, timelines, and the resources we’re providing to help you support anyone losing their Medicaid coverage.  Most importantly, we answered dozens of questions on the topic that have be...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

You can offer FARM to all industries

The Georgia FARM Bureau Health Plan is expanding to all SIC codes for quotes on or after April 1, 2023. You can sell the plan to groups that work in any industry. Visit anthem.com/gafarm for complete underwriting guidelines. The FARM Bureau Health Plan protects your clients’ with: Competitive...

Small Group | GA

When will the PHE end and what is Empire’s plan to implement the changes that go along with it?

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. Empire is working closely with stakeholders, including state and federal partners to carefully review policies tied to the PHE and determine ongoing coverage options for items such as vaccines, testing, and telehealth. We will p...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

When will the PHE end and what is Anthem’s plan to implement the changes that go along with it?

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. Anthem is working closely with stakeholders, including state and federal partners to carefully review policies tied to the PHE and determine ongoing coverage options for items such as vaccines, testing, and telehealth. We will p...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

CII Evolve is the next level of data and insights

We're taking Client Information Insights (CII) to the next level. CII Evolve, (upstate / downstate PDF) is a new enhanced interactive reporting tool that unifies our current reporting platforms. It replaces CII Discover and CII Access in the Online Resources menu on Producer Toolbox. CII Access w...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

CII Evolve is the next level of data and insights

We're taking Client Information Insights (CII) to the next level. CII Evolve, is a new enhanced interactive reporting tool that unifies our current reporting platforms. It replaces CII Discover and CII Access in the Online Resources menu on Producer Toolbox. CII Access will still be available for...

Large Group | CA

CII Evolve is the next level of data and insights

We're taking Client Information Insights (CII) to the next level. CII Evolve, is a new enhanced interactive reporting tool that unifies our current reporting platforms. It replaces CII Discover and CII Access in the Online Resources menu on Producer Toolbox. CII Access will still be available for...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Earn a Reward by Completing the Annual Broker Engagement Survey

Each year, we provide a broker survey to learn more about your experiences and identify ways to better meet your needs. We use the feedback in everything we do – from developing strategies to creating marketing materials and digital tools. Aspen Finn, an independent global strategy and insights ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Novella Infusion joins our provider network

Outpatient infusion therapy provider Novella Infusion has joined our provider network in Maine. Our data shows that infusions delivered in a hospital are often two to three times more expensive than infusions done at an independent infusion center. Novella Infusion offers infusion and injection...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

CAA RxDC D1 reporting update: We can file on your ASO clients’ behalf

As follow up to our January notice “Changes to 2023 CAA RxDC reporting for self-funded groups,” this week we are letting self-funded groups know we’re now offering to submit Data Sheet (D1) reporting on their behalf for the 2022 reporting year only.* Self-funded groups that want us to submit the...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

CAA RxDC D1 reporting update: We can file on your ASO clients’ behalf

As follow up to our January notice “Changes to 2023 CAA RxDC reporting for self-funded groups,” this week we are letting self-funded groups know we’re now offering to submit Data Sheet (D1) reporting on their behalf for the 2022 reporting year only.* Self-funded groups that want us to submit the...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

CAA RxDC D1 reporting update: We can file on your ASO clients’ behalf

As follow up to our January notice “Changes to 2023 CAA RxDC reporting for self-funded groups,” this week we are letting self-funded groups know we’re now offering to submit Data Sheet (D1) reporting on their behalf for the 2022 reporting year only.* Self-funded groups that want us to submit the...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

CAA RxDC D1 reporting update: We can file on your ASO clients’ behalf

As follow up to our January notice “Changes to 2023 CAA RxDC reporting for self-funded groups,” this week we are letting self-funded groups know we’re now offering to submit Data Sheet (D1) reporting on their behalf for the 2022 reporting year only.* Self-funded groups that want us to submit the...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Progressive Benefit Solutions improves enrollment and management for employers

Anthem’s preferred marketplace solutions provider, Progressive Benefit Solutions, LLC (PBS), makes benefit enrollment and management more efficient for employers with 2-300 employees, while maintaining flexible plan funding. PBS provides a wide range of helpful, easy-to-use online tools. Please ...

Large Group, Small Group | CT

ARC data collection March 6 – April 14, 2023

The ChamberCare Health Alliance MEWA plan will collect annual rate and census reconciliation (ARC) data from March 6 to April 14, 2023. The data collection will apply to any groups that were active in the MEWA for any portion of 2022, including groups that have since termed. This data is used by...

Small Group | IN

UPDATED: PCORI fees increasing for 2023 payment

CORRECTION: An article published on February 9, 2023 incorrectly referenced Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) clients. In fact, PCORI fees are actually included in the premium equivalent rates for these groups. Here is the corrected article. The annual mandated fee to fund the Patien...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New coverage decision tool can help after Medi-Cal renewal

Recent legislation allows states to restart their Medi-Cal eligibility reviews and begin removing ineligible people from their Medi-Cal programs as early as July 1, 2023. We’ve developed a new decision support tool to help impacted members and consumers re-enroll in Medi-Cal or understand their ...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

New coverage decision tool can help after Medicaid renewal

Recent legislation allows states to restart their Medicaid eligibility reviews and begin removing ineligible people from their Medicaid programs as early as April 1, 2023. We’ve developed a new decision support tool to help impacted members and consumers re-enroll in Medicaid or understand their...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We need your client’s premium data for the 2023 RxDC submission

We’re sending emails to Small Group and Large Group fully insured clients, Anthem Balanced Funding clients and our Small Group MEWAs in OH, MO, KY, IN or GA, asking them to submit monthly average premium information required for Prescription Drug Data (RxDC) reporting. We are asking them to fill...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Bringing it all together in EmployerAccess

The functionality of Employer Resource Center (ERC) is moving to EmployerAccess. Groups that use the resource center will be directed to EmployerAccess beginning this month. In addition to transactional tasks like enrolling employees and paying their bill, group administrators will also find res...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Reminder: EDE Account Authentication with FFM required by Feb 24

Agents and brokers in Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) states must integrate their EDE and CMS accounts (PDF) by February 24, 2023, and every 30 days after. They must do this to authenticate their Enhanced Direct Enrollment (EDE) account and be able to continue using direct enrollment for ...

Individual | IN, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI, GA

PCORI fees increasing for 2023 payment

The annual mandated fee to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is increasing to $3.00 per member, up from $2.79 last year. It’s mandated by the Affordable Care Act and due July 31st, 2023. Fees are paid annually with the submission of IRS Form 720. We pay it for fully i...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Tools to help you promote $0 cost shares with a ConvenientMD PCP

Anthem Maine members in most Large Group and Small Group Anthem Balanced Funding employer-sponsored plans* can receive their primary care and urgent care clinic visits at $0 cost share when they select a ConvenientMD value-based primary care provider (PCP) in Portland, Maine, or Portsmouth, New H...

Large Group | ME

Updated: Broker Academy is back for 2023

Register now for free webinars through our Broker Academy. The Broker Academy is back, and we have a full slate of training opportunities for you and your staff this year, and we’ll be adding more throughout the year. Legislative update -- February 22 Join us for the latest insights on current...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Promote heart health and health equity in February and wellness all year long

You can promote heart health and African American health equity in February and other wellness topics year round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar (upstate / downstate). The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that you can shar...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Promote heart health and health equity in February and wellness all year long

You can promote heart health and African American health equity in February and other wellness topics year round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that you can share each month.  For Feb...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Promote heart health and health equity in February and wellness all year long

You can promote heart health and African American health equity in February and other wellness topics year round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that you can share each month.  For Feb...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

2023 Small Group Success webinar series

Join us to learn new skills and refresh your knowledge at our Small Group webinars this year. Stay up to date on what you need to know to exceed your sales goals while providing superior service to your clients. Download our webinar schedule to see the topics we’ll discuss the first Thursday of ...

Small Group | VA

Register Now: Transforming Healthcare Advocacy Webinar

Siloed systems and disconnected data have led to a fragmented healthcare system. Doctors, hospitals, and health plans can’t see the complete picture of a patient’s health, and patients are frustrated as they try to navigate multiple benefit programs, administrators, and care providers. Total Hea...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re adding augmented intelligence to improve dental claim processing

We are starting to integrate augmented intelligence (Upstate / Downstate PDF) into our dental claims review process to help process claims more efficiently. This new technology will help improve the speed and accuracy of our claims processing. Unlike artificial intelligence, augmented intelligen...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re adding augmented intelligence to improve dental claim processing

We are starting to integrate augmented intelligence (PDF) into our dental claims review process to help process claims more efficiently. This new technology will help improve the speed and accuracy of our claims processing. Unlike artificial intelligence, augmented intelligence allows for human ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

We’re adding augmented intelligence to improve dental claim processing

We are starting to integrate augmented intelligence (PDF) into our dental claims review process to help process claims more efficiently. This new technology will help improve the speed and accuracy of our claims processing. Unlike artificial intelligence, augmented intelligence allows for human ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

New Medi-Cal Renewal Broker Resource Toolkit

This is the second in a series of articles about how a new law may impact millions of individuals who have enrolled in Medi-Cal since January 2020, and how this affects your business. Today’s article focuses on a new package of resources we’ve put in place that helps you answer questions as you g...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

New Medicaid Renewal Broker Resource Toolkit

This is the second in a series of articles about how a new law may impact millions of individuals who have enrolled in Medicaid since January 2020, and how this affects your business. Today’s article focuses on a new package of resources we’ve put in place that helps you answer questions as you g...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Your Medi-Cal Renewal questions answered: Join our Ask the Expert Webinar

Join us to get your questions answered and learn how you can help people stay protected and covered. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, nearly all Medi-Cal, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Expansion members were able to stay enrolled in their current health coverage reg...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Your Medicaid Renewal questions answered: Join our Ask the Expert Webinar

Join us to get your questions answered and learn how you can help people stay protected and covered. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, nearly all Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Expansion members were able to stay enrolled in their current health coverage reg...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Extended deadline for tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is March 2

Empire is required to file forms 1095-B and 1094-B electronically with the IRS for all fully insured plans. The deadline to file federal tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is March 2, 2023. The IRS has permanently extended the deadline from January 31. Fully insured and self-insured (Administrative Serv...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Extended deadline for tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is March 2

Anthem is required to file forms 1095-B and 1094-B electronically with the IRS for all fully insured plans. The deadline to file federal tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is March 2, 2023. The IRS has permanently extended the deadline from January 31. Fully insured and self-insured (Administrative Serv...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Extended deadline for tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is March 2

Anthem is required to file forms 1095-B and 1094-B electronically with the IRS for all fully insured plans. The deadline to file federal tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is March 2, 2023. The IRS has permanently extended the deadline from January 31. Fully insured and self-insured (Administrative Serv...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Tornadoes and Severe Storms in Georgia

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in six Georgia counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms. The changes are in effect from January 12, 2023, through February 10, 2023, for Butts, Henry, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, and Troup count...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Why you should care about Medi-Cal Disenrollments

This is the first in a series of articles about how a new law may impact thousands of individuals who have enrolled in Medi-Cal since January 2020, and how this affects your business. Today’s article focuses on why this situation makes Medi-Cal particularly relevant to you. During the COVID-19 P...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Why you should care about Medicaid Disenrollments

This is the first in a series of articles about how a new law may impact millions of individuals who have enrolled in Medicaid since January 2020, and how this affects your business. Today’s article focuses on why this situation makes Medicaid particularly relevant to you. During the COVID-19 Pu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Open Enrollment ends January 31, 2023

Open Enrollment is ending soon. Individual applications must be submitted by January 31, 2023, to receive a February 1, 2023, effective date. We appreciate your support connecting clients with Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families. If you have any questions, please conta...

Individual | CA

Reminder: We must request identifying information to help with member issues

We protect member privacy at every level and with every contact. To respond to inquiries about member issues, we must verify both the identity and the authority of all persons and entities before disclosing non-public personally identifiable information (PII) or protected health information (PHI)...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Changes to 2023 CAA RxDC reporting for self-funded groups

In response to recent federal regulatory guidelines, we’re changing the submission process for Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC). Starting this year, Administrative Service Only (ASO) clients will be responsible for filing certain data. The RxDC reporting provision of the Consolidated App...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Changes to 2023 CAA RxDC reporting for self-funded groups

In response to recent federal regulatory guidelines, we’re changing the submission process for Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC). Starting this year, Administrative Service Only (ASO) clients will be responsible for filing certain data. The RxDC reporting provision of the Consolidated App...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Help for Members Impacted by the Winter Storm and Flooding in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in the entire state of California and are impacted by the winter storm and flooding emergency. The changes are in effect from January 4, 2023, through February 2, 2023.  The changes also apply to emerg...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Get quick answers with chat in Producer Toolbox

You can get quick answers to common questions with the chat feature in Producer Toolbox, sometimes without logging in. It can answer many common questions quickly with automated responses and will connect you to a live agent when you need one. With live and automated chat, you’ll find real-time a...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Get quick answers with chat in Producer Toolbox

You can get quick answers to common questions with the chat feature in Producer Toolbox, sometimes without logging in. It can answer many common questions quickly with automated responses and will connect you to a live agent when you need one. With live and automated chat, you’ll find real-time a...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Get quick answers with chat in Producer Toolbox

You can get quick answers to common questions with the chat feature in Producer Toolbox, sometimes without logging in. It can answer many common questions quickly with automated responses and will connect you to a live agent when you need one. With live and automated chat, you’ll find real-time a...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Open Enrollment ends January 15, 2023

Open Enrollment is ending soon. Individual applications must be submitted by January 15, 2023, to receive a February 1, 2023, effective date. We appreciate your support connecting clients with Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families. If you have any questions, please conta...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

VA residents: Last chance to register for virtual CE in January

Don’t miss out on your chance to earn eight hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits at no charge with our January virtual training for Virginia resident agents only. You must register by January 13, 2023, to receive credit. Eight hours of CE will be split into two webinars: Tuesday, January...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

2022 Year End Omnibus Legislation separates Medi-Cal renewal from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: what it means for you and your clients

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), nearly all Medi-Cal and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) members were able to stay enrolled in their current health coverage regardless of changes in eligibility or status. Legislation signed on December 29, 2022, allows states to begin...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

2022 Year End Omnibus Legislation separates Medicaid renewal from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: what it means for you and your clients

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), nearly all Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) members were able to stay enrolled in their current health coverage regardless of changes in eligibility or status. Legislation signed on December 29, 2022, allows states to begin...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Promote fitness and nutrition in January and wellness all year long

You can promote fitness and nutrition in January and other wellness topics year-round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. (upstate / downstate) The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that your clients can share each month. They...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Promote fitness and nutrition in January and wellness all year long

You can promote fitness and nutrition in January and other wellness topics year-round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that your clients can share each month. They can share resources w...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Promote fitness and nutrition in January and wellness all year long

You can promote fitness and nutrition in January and other wellness topics year-round with the 2023 Time Well Spent wellness calendar. The calendar lines up with many national observances and highlights a variety of health issues that your clients can share each month. They can share resources w...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Earthquake in CA

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Humboldt County, California, and were impacted by the December 20 earthquake there. The changes are in effect from December 20, 2022, through January 19, 2023.  The changes also apply to emergency r...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Anthem health plan cost share changes for abortion and home STD test kits

All Anthem fully insured Small and Large Group health plans in California will cover abortion and abortion-related services with no cost sharing (except as noted below) as well as home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Anthem self-funded health plans in California may choose to ...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Anthem benefits can travel with your clients

Your Anthem clients have access to healthcare benefits across the country when traveling or temporarily residing outside of Colorado. These plan benefits are covered at the network level: Services for Emergency care and ambulance services related to an Emergency Urgent Care services received...

Individual | CO

Join us to learn about healthcare market trends

It’s a challenging time for employers — providing appealing benefits while accounting for rising healthcare costs can be a balancing act. We can help you face these challenges and partner with you to support your goals. Please join us (using Chrome or Mozilla browsers) on Thursday, January 19, 2...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Lutheran Health Network will remain in our network

We have agreed on a two-year contract with Lutheran Health Network that provides your clients with uninterrupted access to their facilities in Allen and surrounding counties. We negotiated with the health network to limit the increase in reimbursement to assure a fair rate that provides quality ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN

Family Focus plans have $0 copays for children and savings for the whole family

Help your clients support their employees and their families with our new Family Focus health plans. They are now available to small business members through the 2023 Georgia SMART Chamber (SMART) and Georgia FARM Bureau Health Care (FARM) plans. Family Focus health plans are designed to provide...

Small Group | GA

In less than 30 days, IngenioRx is becoming CarelonRx

Next month, our pharmacy benefit manager, IngenioRx, will change its name to CarelonRx. IngenioRx Home Delivery Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Mail and IngenioRx Specialty Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Specialty Pharmacy. The name change will not impact our members’ benefits, coverage, or how t...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

In less than 30 days, IngenioRx is becoming CarelonRx

Next month our pharmacy benefit manager, IngenioRx, will change its name to CarelonRx. IngenioRx Home Delivery Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Mail and IngenioRx Specialty Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Specialty Pharmacy. The name change will not impact our members’ benefits, coverage, or how th...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

In less than 30 days, IngenioRx is becoming CarelonRx

Next month our pharmacy benefit manager, IngenioRx, will change its name to CarelonRx. IngenioRx Home Delivery Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Mail and IngenioRx Specialty Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Specialty Pharmacy. The name change will not impact our members’ benefits, coverage, or how th...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Learn how our digital tools help you help your customers

Our suite of digital tools is designed to make it easy for you to help your customers.  You find tools for plan management, quoting and enrolling, and summaries of benefits in Producer Toolbox. Some of the tools can are also available on the Broker Plus mobile app. We’ve created a guide to our d...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Learn how our digital tools help you help your customers

Our suite of digital tools is designed to make it easy for you to help your customers.  You find tools for plan management, quoting and enrolling, and summaries of benefits in Producer Toolbox. Some of the tools can are also available on the Broker Plus mobile app. We’ve created a guide to our d...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Learn how our digital tools help you help your customers

Our suite of digital tools is designed to make it easy for you to help your customers.  You find tools for plan management, quoting and enrolling, and summaries of benefits in Producer Toolbox. Some of the tools can are also available on the Broker Plus mobile app. We’ve created a guide to our d...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

A new approach for pregnancy and early childhood support

Our pregnancy-care program, Future Moms, is changing to Building Healthy Families (Upstate / Downstate), for most Large Group ASO, JAA, and National groups on January 1, 2023. It will launch for other groups in 2024. The definition of a family has changed since Future Moms launched many years ag...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

A new approach for pregnancy and early childhood support

Our pregnancy-care program, Future Moms, is changing to Building Healthy Families, for most Large Group ASO, JAA, and National groups on January 1, 2023. It will launch for other groups in 2024. The definition of a family has changed since Future Moms launched many years ago. Building Healthy Fa...

Large Group | CA

A new approach for pregnancy and early childhood support

Our pregnancy-care program, Future Moms, is changing to Building Healthy Families, for most Large Group ASO, JAA, and National groups on January 1, 2023. It will launch for other groups in 2024. The definition of a family has changed since Future Moms launched many years ago. Building Healthy Fa...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

New in-home mental healthcare program for Anthem members in New Hampshire

Aspire365’s new in-home and virtual mental healthcare treatment program is now in-network for Anthem members in New Hampshire.  Currently, Aspire365 is the only provider in New Hampshire offering in-home treatment for both complex mental health illnesses and substance use disorders for children ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

2023 member welcome campaign starts soon

Our 2023 member welcome campaign starts this month. It's designed to welcome, engage, and support new and renewing members.  We’ll send a series of emails and text messages focused on account registration, ID cards, and Specialty and Pharmacy highlights. We’ve simplified the messages based on me...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Employees can access plan information more easily with digital EOBs

Your large group ASO clients can now choose to opt-in for digital Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) for their employees. Digital EOBs can be accessed on the SydneySM Health mobile app and our website. They make it easier for employees to access their health plan information. Digital EOBs can be: ...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Employees can access plan information more easily with digital EOBs

Your large group ASO clients can now choose to opt-in for digital Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) for their employees. Digital EOBs can be accessed on the SydneySM Health mobile app and our website. They make it easier for employees to access their health plan information. Digital EOBs can be: ...

Large Group | CA

Employees can access plan information more easily with digital EOBs

Your large group ASO clients can now choose to opt-in for digital Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) for their employees. Digital EOBs can be accessed on the SydneySM Health mobile app and our website. They make it easier for employees to access their health plan information. Digital EOBs can be: ...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

DispatchHealth provides convenient, affordable care at home

Injuries and sudden illnesses are a fact of life. When they come up, your clients' employees need high-quality care that’s fast, convenient, and affordable. DispatchHealth brings convenient medical care right to their door. Over the next couple of months, we'll be sharing information and resour...

Large Group, Small Group | CT

Anthem BCBS Foundation supports Virginia’s Community Colleges in the fight against Food and Housing Insecurity

Our Foundation recently donated $125,000 to Virginia’s Community Colleges as part of our support to our communities. The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education will use the $125,000 to combat food and housing insecurity. The funds will also support additional basic needs for rural st...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE in January

You can register now through January 13, 2023, to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in January. This training is for Virginia resident agents only and is not approved in other states. Tuesday, January 17 – Session 1 (Life and Health credits) - 8:...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Lopez-Liggett named Regional VP of sales for Indiana

Jessica Lopez-Liggett has been named Regional Vice President of Sales for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana. She will lead the large group sales team as we partner with Indiana brokers and employers to develop strategies focused on growing the business, improving affordability, and dri...

Large Group | IN

Ensure your Individual clients don’t miss the cutoff for 1/1 effective date coverage

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 15, 2022, to receive a January 1, 2023, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2023. Anthem’s health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, pr...

Individual | CT, ME

Ensure your Individual clients don’t miss the cutoff for 1/1 effective date coverage

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 31, 2022, to receive a January 1, 2023, effective date. Anthem’s health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Indivi...

Individual | NV

Ensure your Individual clients don’t miss the cutoff for 1/1 effective date coverage

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 31, 2022, to receive a January 1, 2023, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2023. Anthem’s health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, pr...

Individual | CA

Ensure your Individual clients don’t miss the cutoff for 1/1 effective date coverage

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 15, 2022, to receive a January 1, 2023, effective date. Anthem HealthKeepers health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Learn why it’s a great time to sell A...

Individual | VA

Ensure your Individual clients don’t miss the cutoff for 1/1 effective date coverage

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 15, 2022, to receive a January 1, 2023, effective date. Applications received after that date will be effective February 1, 2023. Anthem’s health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, pr...

Individual | CO, IN, KY, MO, NH, OH, WI, GA

We’re telling members about our Specialty Drug Cost Relief program expansion

We are expanding the IngenioRx, soon-to-be CarelonRx, Specialty Drug Cost Relief program, effective January 1, 2023. The program, currently available to Administrative Services Only (ASO) plans, is being expanded to be compatible with health savings account (HSA) plans as well as fully insured pl...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

We’re telling members about our Specialty Drug Cost Relief program expansion

We are expanding the IngenioRx, soon-to-be CarelonRx, Specialty Drug Cost Relief program, effective January 1, 2023. The program, currently available to Administrative Services Only (ASO) plans (Upstate / Downstate), is being expanded to be compatible with health savings account (HSA) plans, as w...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re telling members about our Specialty Drug Cost Relief program expansion

We are expanding the IngenioRx, soon-to-be CarelonRx, Specialty Drug Cost Relief program, effective January 1, 2023. The program, currently available to Administrative Services Only (ASO) plans, is being expanded to be compatible with health savings account (HSA) plans, as well as fully insured p...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

We’re telling members about our Specialty Drug Cost Relief program expansion

We are expanding the IngenioRx, soon-to-be CarelonRx, Specialty Drug Cost Relief program, effective January 1, 2023. The program, currently available to Administrative Services Only (ASO) plans, is being expanded to be compatible with health savings account (HSA) plans, as well as fully insured p...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Sydney Health coming to Vivity members in 2023

Beginning January 2023, Vivity members will have access to Anthem’s proprietary consumer app, SydneySM Health to manage their Vivity care and benefits. It replaces the Mobile Health Consumer app. Members can also use anthem.com/ca. Sydney Health has features specifically designed for Vivity memb...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

We issued Small Group ID cards early for plans renewing in December

We issued ID cards early for Small Group Employers who renew their plans in December. We’ll issue new cards for any employers who submit plan changes. We apologize for this error.   Please contact your Anthem account manager if you have any questions.

Small Group | ME

Make sure your life and disability clients have the current application forms

For consistency, and to meet state department of insurance requirements, we need to provide clients with current, approved applications for their life and disability plans from Anthem Life & Disability Insurance Company. The current applications to use for your state are in the Forms Library. We...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Make sure your life and disability clients have the current application forms

For consistency, and to meet state department of insurance requirements, we need to provide clients with current, approved applications for their life and disability plans from Anthem Blue Cross. The current applications to use for your state are in the Forms Library. We will also continue to ac...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Make sure your life and disability clients have the current application forms

For consistency, and to meet state department of insurance requirements, we need to provide clients with current, approved applications for their life and disability plans from Anthem Life. The current applications to use for your state are in the Forms Library. We will also continue to accept e...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Employee Assistance Program offers no-cost mental health support

Many Coloradans may be facing mental health challenges after the recent shooting in Colorado Springs. The Anthem Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers no-cost mental health support for emotional well-being. The EAP offers: Experienced coaches. Support through email, text, or phone calls....

Large Group, Small Group | CO

Aspirus Health will remain in Anthem’s network

Aspirus Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin have reached an agreement to keep Aspirus Health in Anthem’s care provider network for the next three years. The new agreement means that Anthem’s employer-based, Medicare, and Medicaid members in North Central Wisconsin will conti...

Large Group, Small Group | WI

2023 Rx Choice pharmacy changes

IngenioRx becomes CarelonRx in 2023, bringing value and choice with 67,000 pharmacies nationwide. Members can choose lower costs from 20,000 pharmacies including Albertsons/Safeway, CVS, Giant Eagle, Kroger, and Walmart. They can choose from 47,000 more pharmacies with higher out-of-pocket costs....

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

2023 Rx Choice pharmacy changes

IngenioRx becomes CarelonRx in 2023, bringing value and choice with 67,000 pharmacies nationwide. Members can choose lower costs from 20,000 pharmacies including Albertsons/Safeway, CVS, Giant Eagle, Kroger, and Walmart. They can choose from 47,000 more pharmacies with higher out-of-pocket costs....

Large Group | VA

2023 Rx Choice pharmacy changes

IngenioRx becomes CarelonRx in 2023, bringing value and choice with 67,000 pharmacies nationwide. Members can choose lower costs from 20,000 pharmacies including Albertsons/Safeway, CVS, Giant Eagle, Kroger, and Walmart. They can choose from 47,000 more pharmacies with higher out-of-pocket costs....

Large Group | CO, CT, NV, GA

2023 Rx Choice pharmacy changes

IngenioRx becomes CarelonRx in 2023, bringing value and choice with 67,000 pharmacies nationwide. Members can choose lower costs from 20,000 pharmacies including Albertsons/Safeway, CVS, Giant Eagle, Kroger, and Walmart. They can choose from 47,000 more pharmacies with higher out-of-pocket costs....

Large Group, Small Group | IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, WI

Fore River Urology returns to our network

Fore River Urology returned to our network on November 14. We have agreed to a new contract that brings them back into our Maine network for employer-based, Individual, and Medicare plans. This agreement is part of our commitment to providing access to quality healthcare that is affordable. Plea...

Large Group, Small Group | ME

2023 Rx Choice pharmacy changes

IngenioRx becomes CarelonRx in 2023, bringing value and choice with 67,000 pharmacies nationwide. Members can choose lower costs from 20,000 pharmacies including Albertsons/Safeway, CVS, Giant Eagle, Kroger, and Walmart. They can choose from 47,000 more pharmacies with higher out-of-pocket costs....

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Why you should care about Medicaid when the Public Health Emergency ends

Since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) began in January 2020, the number of Medicaid enrollees has grown significantly because eligibility reviews have been put on hold. When the PHE ends, states will restart their regular eligibility reviews and as many as 15 million people may lose th...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Why you should care about Medicaid when the Public Health Emergency ends

Since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) began in January 2020, the number of Medicaid enrollees has grown significantly because eligibility reviews have been put on hold. When the PHE ends, states will restart their regular eligibility reviews and as many as 15 million people may lose th...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Tech Talk: Nutrition Tracker can help improve workplace well-being

Our SydneySM Health Nutrition Tracker gives members new ways to engage with their health, supported by intuitive technology and evidence-based research. It can log meals, calculate macronutrients and calories, and even save favorite foods for future tracking or sharing with a provider. It’s inclu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Tech Talk: Nutrition Tracker can help improve workplace well-being

Our SydneySM Health Nutrition Tracker gives members new ways to engage with their health, supported by intuitive technology and evidence-based research. It can log meals, calculate macronutrients and calories, and even save favorite foods for future tracking or sharing with a provider. It’s inclu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Tech Talk: Nutrition Tracker can help improve workplace well-being

Our SydneySM Health Nutrition Tracker gives members new ways to engage with their health, supported by intuitive technology and evidence-based research. It can log meals, calculate macronutrients and calories, and even save favorite foods for future tracking or sharing with a provider. It’s inclu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Dental members can direct claim payments to out-of-network dentists beginning January 1, 2023

We currently send claims payments directly to dentists when services are performed by a network dentist. Claims payments for out-of-network dentists are paid to the member. The member then has to remit payment to the dentist. Starting January 1, 2023, members will have the ability to have claim p...

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Dental members can direct claim payments to out-of-network dentists beginning January 1, 2023

We currently send claims payments directly to dentists when services are performed by a network dentist. Claims payments for out-of-network dentists are paid to the member. The member then has to remit payment to the dentist. Starting January 1, 2023, members will have the ability to have claim p...

Small Group | CA

Dental members can direct claim payments to out-of-network dentists beginning January 1, 2023

We currently send claims payments directly to dentists when services are performed by a network dentist. Claims payments for out-of-network dentists are paid to the member. The member then has to remit payment to the dentist. Starting January 1, 2023, members will have the ability to have claim p...

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Were adding a reference to the Ohio Department of Insurance to member IDs

We’re adding “ODI” to the front of member identification cards to comply with the Ohio Surprise Billing law. “ODI” refers to the Ohio Department of Insurance and must be added to the cards of members who are subject to the state law. Those affected include Ohio fully insured members, most ASO Non...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | OH

Help for Members Impacted by Flooding in Indiana

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Indiana and are impacted by recent flooding. The changes are in effect for Ohio, Jefferson, and Switzerland counties from September 2, 2022, through December 16, 2022. For assistance during this eme...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN

Gene Therapy Solution protects employee health and ASO employer costs

Emerging gene therapies show great promise for treatment of difficult rare conditions, but carry significant risk in terms of cost. Our Gene Therapy Solution works as a provision of our stop-loss policy to protect your administrative services only (ASO) National and Large Group clients from unkno...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Gene Therapy Solution protects employee health and ASO employer costs

Emerging gene therapies show great promise for treatment of difficult rare conditions, but carry significant risk in terms of cost. Our Gene Therapy Solution works as a provision of our stop loss-policy to protect your administrative services only (ASO) National and Large Group clients from unkno...

Large Group | CA

Gene Therapy Solution protects employee health and ASO employer costs

Emerging gene therapies show great promise for treatment of difficult rare conditions, but carry significant risk in terms of cost. Our Gene Therapy Solution works as a provision of our stop-loss policy to protect your administrative services only (ASO) National and Large Group clients from unkno...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Large group client account structures available on EmployerAccess

Our latest digital tool in EmployerAccess puts your clients’ account structure at your, and their, fingertips. The group account structure tool provides a report with active group numbers, plan descriptions, and group types. It’s the latest automated solution on EmployerAccess designed to make it...

Large Group | GA

Stand-alone full service Blue View Vision plans available for Small Group medical clients

New Hampshire brokers can begin selling Anthem’s stand-alone full service Blue View Vision plans to Small Group medical plan clients effective immediately. We offer a full-service vision plan embedded within Anthem’s small group medical plans. We’re adding the ability to purchase a separate stan...

Small Group | NH

IRS rule change addresses the family glitch

A new IRS rule that goes into effect for coverage beginning January 1, 2023, addresses the family glitch that kept some families from obtaining premium tax credits in the ACA Individual Marketplace. This new rule can benefit anyone looking for family coverage in the Marketplace, including those w...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Help us spotlight your small group clients

We recently invited your Small Group clients to participate in our Small Business Spotlight. We're promoting local businesses to our Anthem associates who live and work in Connecticut so they can start shopping with your clients. We sent them an invitation and instructions to participate. Here...

Small Group | CT

Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Individual and Family plans this open enrollment

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2022.  With 9 out of 10 Individual members eligible to receive financial help,* Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. You can count on Anthem, we’ve been provid...

Individual | IN, KY, MO, NH, OH, WI

Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Individual and Family plans this open enrollment

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2022.  With 9 out of 10 Individual members eligible to receive financial help,* Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. With other carriers choosing to no longer ...

Individual | GA

Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Individual and Family plans this open enrollment

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2022.  With 9 out of 10 Individual members eligible to receive financial help,* Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. With other carriers choosing to no longer ...

Individual | CO

Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Healthkeepers Individual and Family plans this open enrollment

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2022.  With 9 out of 10 Individual members eligible to receive financial help,* Anthem HealthKeepers affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. You can count on Anthem Health...

Individual | VA

Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Individual and Family plans this open enrollment

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2022.  With 9 out of 10 Individual members eligible to receive financial help,* Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. You can count on Anthem. We’ve been servin...

Individual | CT, ME

Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Individual and Family plans this open enrollment

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2022.  With 9 out of 10 Individual members eligible to receive financial help,* Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. You can count on Anthem. We’ve been servin...

Individual | NV

Learn why it’s a great time to sell Anthem Individual and Family plans this open enrollment

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com/ca starting November 1, 2022.  With 9 out of 10 Individual members eligible to receive financial help,* Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. You can count on Anthem. We’ve been ser...

Individual | CA

EBPA partnering with Anthem as third-party administrator in Connecticut

Employee Benefit Plan Administration (EBPA) is now partnering with Anthem as a third-party administrator (TPA) in Connecticut. Founded in 1963, EBPA will provide a competitively priced option for the 100 - 1000 market. As a TPA, they will provide enrollment, billing, and member support as an alt...

Large Group | CT

Anthem and the Vegas Chamber offer low-cost health plans

There are two low-cost Anthem health plans available through the Vegas Chamber that you can offer your clients: the new Association Health Plan (AHP) and Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF). Quotes are available now and plans are effective January 1, 2023. They both offer quality health insurance and ...

Small Group | NV

Important update on provider negotiations in Indiana

Thank you for your continuing partnership as we work to address the cost of healthcare in Indiana. During this period of rising inflation, consumers are understandably concerned about healthcare affordability. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is sensitive to those concerns. We are currently in...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN

Anthem HMO and POS plans are top rated in the state

SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine’s HMO and POS plans were once again rated 4.5 out of 5 in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) commercial Health Plan Ratings for 2022, tying for the top-rated health plans in the state. This rating recognizes Ant...

Large Group | ME

An Affordable, easy to use, digital-first health plan for Nevada

Nevada’s Convenient Care combines the savings of a health maintenance organization (HMO) with the convenience of virtual and in-person care for Groups and Individuals. It shares health information with the entire preferred care team for integration that supports whole health. Convenient Care HMO ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NV

Anthem marketplace coverage expanding from 9 to 68 counties in Wisconsin

Anthem is creating greater access to affordable health care for tens of thousands Wisconsin consumers seeking coverage through the Wisconsin Health Care Marketplace.  Anthem is expanding coverage to nearly 60 more counties, expanding from nine counties in Southeast Wisconsin to 68 of the state’s ...

Individual | WI

ConvenientMD partnership expands access to primary care at no cost to members

Starting January 1, 2023, Anthem Maine members in most Large Group and Small Group Anthem Balanced Funding employer-sponsored plans* can receive their primary care and urgent care clinic visits at $0 cost share when they select a ConvenientMD primary care provider (PCP) in Portland, Maine, or Por...

Large Group | ME

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation supports donation of infant CPR kits to Dartmouth Health Children’s

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation funded the donation of 500 Infant CPR Anytime kits to the intensive care nursery at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. The kits contain tools to help new parents learn the lifesaving skills of infant CPR and infant choking r...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

We’re telling your Individual CDI grandfathered clients about benefit changes

THIS COMMUNICATION APPLIES ONLY TO CALIFORNIA INDIVIDUAL GRANDFATHERED POLICIES REGULATED BY THE CDI. We’re sending a letter to your clients with individual grandfathered policies regulated by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) soon to let them know about changes to their benefits. We’...

Individual | CA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in California and are impacted by current wildfire emergencies. The changes are in effect for Madera, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties from September 19, 2022, through October 18, 2022. The changes also ap...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

HMO/POS plan rated 4 out of 5 by National Committee for Quality Assurance

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire’s HMO/POS plan earned a 4 out of 5 rating in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) commercial Health Plan Ratings for 2022. This rating recognizes Anthem as a leader in supporting its members with access to high-quality healthcare...

Large Group, Small Group | NH

New streamlined participation requirements for small group dental and vision plans

We’re making it easier for small groups to enroll in our dental and vision plans. Our Small Group 2-50 Dental Essential Choice plans now only requires the participation of 50% of net eligible employees, with 2 or more enrolled. This matches our small group vision participation guidelines. Our den...

Small Group | CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI, GA

New streamlined participation requirements for small group dental and vision plans

We’re making it easier for small groups to enroll in our dental and vision plans. Our Small Group 2-100 Dental Essential Choice and Dental Enhanced Care PLUS plans now only requires the participation of 50% of net eligible employees, with 2 or more enrolled. This matches our small group vision pa...

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New streamlined participation requirements for small group dental and vision plans

We’re making it easier for small groups to enroll in our dental and vision plans. Our Small Group 2-50 Dental Essential Choice plan now only requires the participation of 50% of net eligible employees, with 2 or more enrolled. This matches our small group vision participation guidelines. Our dent...

Small Group | NV

New streamlined participation requirements for small group dental and vision plans

We’re making it easier for small groups to enroll in our dental and vision plans. Our Small Group 2-100 Dental Essential Choice plan now only requires the participation of 50% of net eligible employees, with 2 or more enrolled. This matches our small group vision participation guidelines. Our den...

Small Group | CO

New streamlined participation requirements for small group dental and vision plans

We’re making it easier for small groups to enroll in our dental and vision plans. Our Small Group 2-100 Dental Metallic PPO, Dental Essential Choice PPO, and Dental Net DHMO plans now only require the participation of 25% of net eligible employees, with 2 or more enrolled. This matches our small ...

Small Group | CA

You can now quote and enroll ABF groups on Producer Toolbox

You can use Producer Toolbox to quote and enroll Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF) groups.  Quoting online through Producer Toolbox is easier, quicker, and more accurate — saving you and your clients time.  We have a full suite of training and support resources for you, including: An ABF Broker Q...

Small Group | ME

Producer Power Hour: A new way to keep up with Anthem news and updates

Join us for a new series designed to keep you up to date on all things Anthem. Every other week, Large Group and Municipal Director of Sales Deborah Eifes and Senior Director of Product Development Kara Gibbons will host an interactive session on Anthem news, updates, and tips for your clients. ...

Large Group | CT

Learn about our commitment to meaningful transparency

Consumers are looking for useful information about cost and quality of care to help them make better choices about their healthcare. We are addressing their needs — combining empathy, advocacy, and technology to overcome the toughest healthcare challenges. Read our recent position paper (upstate...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Learn about our commitment to meaningful transparency

Consumers are looking for useful information about cost and quality of care to help them make better choices about their healthcare. We are addressing their needs — combining empathy, advocacy, and technology to overcome the toughest healthcare challenges. Read our recent position paper to see h...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Learn about our commitment to meaningful transparency

Consumers are looking for useful information about cost and quality of care to help them make better choices about their healthcare. We are addressing their needs — combining empathy, advocacy, and technology to overcome the toughest healthcare challenges. Read our recent position paper to see h...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’re adding PIH Health to Priority Select

Anthem will add PIH Health to our Priority Select network as of January 1, 2023. The addition will add 200 more primary care providers to the network and significantly improve coverage in northern Orange County and Los Angeles County. Please contact your Anthem sales representative for more info...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

ID cards will arrive with simpler documentation

Starting this month, all Individual and Small Group members will receive simpler documentation with their ID cards. We’ve created a new, more succinct carrier document that holds the ID card when it is delivered. There will be different versions for members who prefer paper ID cards and those who...

Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem provides grant to Postpartum Support Virginia to support Post-Birth Mental Health

We recently awarded a grant to Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVa) of $475,000 over the next three years that will help them reach more than 50,000 new mothers in southwest Virginia and Hampton Roads. The grant supports their Collaborative Rounds model where providers with expertise educate other ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | WI

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem HealthKeepers affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we e...

Individual | VA

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | OH

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | NV

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | NH

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | MO

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $1 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | ME

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | KY

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | IN

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | GA

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $1 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | CT

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 $0 for commonly used prescription drugs4 Plus, we estimate that...

Individual | CO

Open enrollment window shopping starts October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families offer: $0 monthly premiums1 $0 preventive care visits2 $0 virtual care visits3 Plus, we estimate that 9 out of 10 Individual members are eligib...

Individual | CA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Ian in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia and are impacted by the Hurricane Ian emergency. The changes are in effect for: The entire state of Georgia from September 27, 2022, through October 27, 2022...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Help for Members Impacted by Hurricane Ian in Georgia

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Georgia and are impacted by the Hurricane Ian emergency. The changes are in effect statewide from September 27, 2022, through October 27, 2022. The changes also apply to emergency responders who hav...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Group Broker Services is here to help you

Group Broker Services (GBS) is here to help you and group administrators with day-to-day operations. Your GBS team delivers dedicated support, expert solutions, and one-touch resolution for questions about enrollment, billing, membership, claims, benefits, or Anthem products. Email GBS anytime o...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Virtual wellness visits now available in Sydney Health

Members 18 to 64 years old can now schedule virtual annual preventive care (wellness) visits through the SydneySM Health mobile app.  Patients attend virtual annual wellness visits through video with secure medical text chat and follow-up communication. The visits provide a comprehensive health ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, OH, WI, GA

Virtual wellness visits now available in Sydney Health

Members 18 to 64 years old can now schedule virtual annual preventive care (wellness) visits through the SydneySM Health mobile app.  Patients attend virtual annual wellness visits through video with secure medical text chat and follow-up communication. The visits provide a comprehensive health ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Virtual wellness visits now available in Sydney Health

Members 18 to 64 years old can now schedule virtual annual preventive care (wellness) visits through the SydneySM Health mobile app.  Patients attend virtual annual wellness visits through video with secure medical text chat and follow-up communication. The visits provide a comprehensive health ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

December and January deadlines are early due to higher volume

To adjust for our busiest months, deadlines for December and January effective dates are earlier than other months. Submission deadlines for Small Group business applications are normally the 15th of the month, but they have been moved up for peak season. December 1, 2022, effective dates: ...

Small Group | VA

ProHealth Care is joining our network

We announced today that Waukesha County’s premier health system, ProHealth Care, is joining our network. ProHealth Care’s hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, and network of more than 800 medical professionals are now in-network for members with Healthcare Marketplace Individual health ...

Individual | WI

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield donates $100,000 to fight hunger in Southeast Missouri

We recently presented a $100,000 check to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank as part of our support to our communities. The presentation was part of Hunger Action Month’s kickoff which included a local mobile food pantry event sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem). This event serv...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

We support your community as a trusted partner

Beyond the facts and figures of health plans, your clients are looking for benefits from someone they trust. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield builds that trust not only through the way we do business, but through support for the communities we serve. Recent news articles (covered by four outlet...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Marketplace quote and direct enrollment process for FFM

You can quote, enroll, and renew clients directly on the Marketplace this Open Enrollment period. Register and set up access to the new dashboard today if you haven’t already. Follow these three easy steps: Visit the password reset page. Enter the email address you have on file with Anthem wi...

Individual | IN, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI, GA

IngenioRx is becoming CarelonRx

Our pharmacy benefit manager, IngenioRx, an Elevance Health company, will change its name to CarelonRx on January 1, 2023. IngenioRx Home Delivery Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Mail and IngenioRx Specialty Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Specialty Pharmacy. The name change will not impact our me...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

IngenioRx is becoming CarelonRx

Our pharmacy benefit manager, IngenioRx, an Elevance Health company, will change its name to CarelonRx on January 1, 2023. IngenioRx Home Delivery Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Mail and IngenioRx Specialty Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Specialty Pharmacy. The name change will not impact our me...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

IngenioRx is becoming CarelonRx

Our pharmacy benefit manager, IngenioRx, an Elevance Health company, will change its name to CarelonRx on January 1, 2023. IngenioRx Home Delivery Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Mail and IngenioRx Specialty Pharmacy will become CarelonRx Specialty Pharmacy. The name change will not impact our me...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’re adding UC San Diego and Palomar Health to Priority Select

Anthem will add UC San Diego Health and Palomar Health to our Priority Select network as of January 1, 2023. The addition will increase the number of Primary Care Providers in the network to nearly 1,200 PCPs and will significantly improve Priority Select Network's coverage in the North County an...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Life insurance is a key part of an employee's overall financial wellness

Your clients can help their employees feel more financially secure by offering a robust group life plan as part of their benefits package. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. It’s a good time to remind employees of the importance of life insurance in their financial wellness strategy. Ou...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Life insurance is a key part of an employee's overall financial wellness

Your clients can help their employees feel more financially secure by offering a robust group life plan as part of their benefits package. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. It’s a good time to remind employees of the importance of life insurance in their financial wellness strategy. Ou...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Life insurance is a key part of an employee's overall financial wellness

Your clients can help their employees feel more financially secure by offering a robust group life plan as part of their benefits package. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. It’s a good time to remind employees of the importance of life insurance in their financial wellness strategy. Ou...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

UPDATED: Help for Members Impacted by California Wildfire expanded to four counties total

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in select counties in California and are impacted by the state’s current wildfire emergency. We expanded this relief to impacted members in four counties total. Riverside, El Dorado, and Placer count...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

How to help more older adults bridge the digital divide

Healthcare consumers have come to expect the convenience of digital healthcare tools. Your clients can get better health outcomes when their retirees embrace digital healthcare. But some older adults face challenges accessing or using these tools. Read our recent article to learn how you can hel...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re telling employers about Drug Data Collection reporting requirements

We sent an email to employers (upstate / downstate) last week outlining Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting requirements that begin December 27, 2022. The RxDC reporting provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires reports on drug utilization and spending trends...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re telling employers about Drug Data Collection reporting requirements

We sent an email to employers last week outlining Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting requirements that begin December 27, 2022. The RxDC reporting provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires reports on drug utilization and spending trends to be submitted to U....

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

We’re telling employers about Drug Data Collection reporting requirements

We sent an email to employers last week outlining Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting requirements that begin December 27, 2022. The RxDC reporting provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires reports on drug utilization and spending trends to be submitted to U....

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

We’re telling employers about Drug Data Collection reporting requirements

We sent an email to employers last week outlining Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting requirements that begin December 27, 2022. The RxDC reporting provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires reports on drug utilization and spending trends to be submitted to U....

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Flooding in Georgia

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Chattooga and Floyd counties in Georgia and who are impacted by the state’s current severe flooding emergency. The changes are in effect from September 4 through October 3, 2022. The changes also ap...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Free at-home COVID-19 tests ended by US Government

A nationwide US Government program that allowed residents to order batches of free at-home coronavirus tests through the U.S. Postal Service came to an end on Friday, September 2, 2022, according to the federal website. Find more information on free testing resources in the COVID.gov/tests "Othe...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfire in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Siskiyou County, California, and are impacted by the state’s current wildfire emergency. The changes are in effect from September 2 through October 1, 2022. The changes also apply to emergency resp...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Gary Edwards is new Director of Middle Market

Gary Edwards has joined us as Director of Middle Market New Business Sales at Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia.  Gary will manage sales activities in our 100+ segment. He is an experienced and talented industry veteran. Gary will directly lead Callie Kaufmann and Drew Parker, and hire q...

Large Group | GA

HealthSync adds Schneck Medical Center in Seymour

Schneck Medical Center in Seymour is now a part of the HealthSync network. With this addition, Your HealthSync clients can choose from more than 10,000 physicians and medical professionals and 45 top hospitals across the state. HealthSync represents a shift away from the traditional fee-for-ser...

Large Group | IN

Reminder: Register Now for the VA broker roadshow is September 12

Virginia’s 2022 broker roadshow will be on Monday, September 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Agenda: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - General session 12 - 12:15 p.m. - Break 12:15 - 1 p.m. - Medicaid focused Register now to experience your moments — elevated, at our 2022 broker roadshow. Anthem B...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Updated contact information for your support team

As we head into the busy season, it’s important to be able to reach us when you need support. Please use this updated contact list (PDF) to make sure you have the contact information you need.

Large Group, Small Group | CT

2021 MLR rebates will mail in early September

Groups and Individual members in 11 states (upstate / downstate) will receive 2021 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. ML...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

2021 MLR rebates will mail in early September

Anthem groups and Individual members in 11 states will receive 2021 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ratio of...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

2021 MLR rebates will mail in early September

Anthem groups and Individual members in 11 states will receive 2021 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ratio of...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

2021 MLR rebates will mail in early September

Anthem groups and Individual members in 11 states will receive 2021 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ratio of...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, GA

Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus improvements make it easier to do business with us

We’re constantly improving Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus app. Here are a few notable enhancements made over the last three months in addition to improvements that reduce the number of small group quote and enrollment screens, improve filtering, make it easier to sign into tools, and make i...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN

Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus improvements make it easier to do business with us

We’re constantly improving Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus app. Here are a few notable enhancements made over the last three months in addition to improvements that reduce the number of small group quote and enrollment screens, improve filtering, make it easier to sign into tools, and make i...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY, MO, OH

UPDATE: New Gene Therapy Solution offers ASO groups protection from unknown risk. Newly-approved Zynteglo added

Register now to join our live webinar at noon (ET), Wednesday, September 14. You’ll be able to ask our experts how our new Gene Therapy Solution can protect your administrative services only (ASO) National and Large Group clients from financial risks related to breakthrough gene therapies. A sing...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus improvements make it easier to do business with us

We’re constantly improving Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus app. Here are a few notable enhancements made over the last three months in addition to improvements that reduce the number of small group quote and enrollment screens, improve filtering, make it easier to sign into tools, and make i...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus improvements make it easier to do business with us

We’re constantly improving Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus app. Here is a notable enhancement made over the last three months in addition to improvements that reduce the number of small group quote and enrollment screens, improve filtering, make it easier to sign into tools, and make it more...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus improvements make it easier to do business with us

We’re constantly improving Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus app. Here is a notable enhancement made over the last three months in addition to improvements that reduce the number of small group quote and enrollment screens, improve filtering, make it easier to sign into tools, and make it more...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, ME, NH, NV, VA, WI, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Clinical reviews expanding to include rehabilitative services

We’ve expanded clinical reviews in Virginia to include rehabilitative services, starting September 1, 2022. The AIM Rehabilitative Services program will review physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to decide whether they’re medically necessary. Clinical reviews can ...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Long COVID metrics added to CII Discover

The new Long COVID Summary dashboard in CII Discover brings COVID-19 client reporting full circle, providing valuable information about the lingering effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on groups. It goes beyond information about active infections. The reporting looks back to March 2021 and updates w...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Rhodes stepping down as regional vice president

Indiana Regional Vice President Rick Rhodes has announced that he is leaving Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield after 23 years. His last day will be August 26, 2022. Rick played a vital role in our growth in Indiana and developed relationships in the broker community that supported our success. ...

Large Group | IN

Supplemental health plans can help your clients’ employees manage unexpected illness, injury, or hospitalization

Your Large Group clients can support their employees with supplemental health plans that reduce the impact of out-of-pocket expenses when facing a health emergency. An unexpected illness or injury can cause financial hardship. Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7, 500, while the average cost fo...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Supplemental health plans can help your clients’ employees manage unexpected illness, injury, or hospitalization

Your Large Group clients can support their employees with supplemental health plans that reduce the impact of out-of-pocket expenses when facing a health emergency. An unexpected illness or injury can cause financial hardship. Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7, 500, while the average cost fo...

Large Group | CA

Supplemental health plans can help your clients’ employees manage unexpected illness, injury, or hospitalization

Your Large Group clients can support their employees with supplemental health plans that reduce the impact of out-of-pocket expenses when facing a health emergency. An unexpected illness or injury can cause financial hardship. Fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7, 500, while the average cost fo...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Register Now: The VA broker roadshow is September 12

Virginia’s 2022 broker roadshow will be on Monday, September 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Agenda: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - General session 12 - 12:15 p.m. - Break 12:15 - 1 p.m. - Medicaid focused Register now to experience your moments — elevated, at our 2022 broker roadshow. Anthem B...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Coverage post-Dobbs webinar now available on demand

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (PDF) permitting states to regulate abortion, effective immediately. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn how the Supreme Court decision could affect your clients’ health plan benefits. ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Save the date: The VA broker roadshow is September 12

Virginia’s 2022 broker roadshow will be on Monday, September 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. Agenda: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - General session 12 - 12:15 p.m. - Break 12:15 - 1 p.m. - Medicaid focused Watch for registration information coming soon. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

UPDATED – Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We are making temporary changes (updated) to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in California and are impacted by the state’s current wildfire emergency. The changes are in effect for: Mariposa County from July 23 through August 21, 2022. Siskiyou County from July 30 ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Ascension Wisconsin, Anthem reach new multi-year agreement

Ascension Wisconsin and Anthem have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to bring high-quality, affordable health care to Southeast Wisconsin consumers. All Ascension Wisconsin hospitals, physician practices, and allied health services will remain in-network for more than one million memb...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | WI

Join Anthem Producer Rewards to get more for your effort

As we approach your busiest time of the year, be sure to sign up for Anthem Producer Rewards to earn a little more for your hard work. The program gives you reward points for new sales and renewals. You can redeem the points for products, experiences, or travel. You earn points for new or renewi...

Large Group | NV

Help for Members Impacted by Flooding in Kentucky

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Kentucky and are impacted by the severe weather system and flooding. The changes are in effect for the following 14 Kentucky counties from July 28, 2022, through August 26, 2022: Perry Floyd Br...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Small group quotes are moving to online only

Anthem Small Group is streamlining the small group quote and group enrollment process. Beginning August 1, 2022, brokers must quote and enroll all products on the Producer Toolbox. We will no longer accept quote requests (RFPs) by email. Our online quoting and enrollment tool on the Producer Too...

Small Group | GA

Now you can login to Producer Toolbox without a password

You can now use the Broker Plus app to login to Producer Toolbox without entering a password. Once you’ve downloaded the app from the App Store or Google Play and logged into it on your phone, you can just tap the screen or look at the phone to login to Producer Toolbox. The new login process us...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for Members Impacted by Wildfires in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Mariposa County, California, and must leave their homes due to the impacts of the state’s current wildfire emergency. The changes are in effect from July 23 through August 21, 2022. For assistance d...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Convenient Care HMO plan improves access to care and member support

In 2023, we’re offering a new lower-priced HMO plan for Nevada with enhanced access and member support. Convenient Care HMO offers affordable access to a network of virtual and in-person care, with always-on customer service in a seamless digital experience. It also includes health coordinators ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NV

You can offer FARM to more industries

The Georgia FARM Bureau Health Plan is expanding to farm-related industries, for quotes on or after June 27, 2022. You can sell the plan to groups that work in transportation, manufacturing, storage and warehousing, machinery, gas services, and more. Visit anthem.com/gafarm for complete underwrit...

Small Group | GA

We’ll send annual MLR survey to employers soon

Anthem pays annual rebates to Fully Insured groups when their medical loss ratio (MLR) is less than 85% for Large Groups or 80% for Small Groups and Individuals. Each year, we contact impacted groups to verify group size. We use the information to distribute accurate rebates.  This year, we will ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, VA, WI, GA

Cancer Care Navigators can support members through their cancer experience

Our Cancer Care Navigator program (Upstate / Downstate (PDF)) can help your clients who are diagnosed with cancer. The program can help them understand their cancer diagnosis and treatment plans, make sense of benefit options, and connect to helpful resources in their community. We use predictiv...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Cancer Care Navigators can support members through their cancer experience

Our Cancer Care Navigator (PDF) program can help your clients who are diagnosed with cancer. The program can help them understand their cancer diagnosis and treatment plans, make sense of benefit options, and connect to helpful resources in their community. We use predictive modeling to identify...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Cancer Care Navigators can support members through their cancer experience

Our Cancer Care Navigator (PDF) program can help your clients who are diagnosed with cancer. The program can help them understand their cancer diagnosis and treatment plans, make sense of benefit options, and connect to helpful resources in their community. We use predictive modeling to identify...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Friday is the last chance for VA resident agents to register for virtual CE makeup sessions

You have until Friday to register for free virtual training this month. Register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge. These courses are make-up courses for the classes offered in January. If you attended the January courses, you will NOT get additional credit. Thi...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Your clients choose the benefits they want with Dental Essential Choice

With our Dental Essential Choice PPO plans, your clients are in control of selecting the plan features they want for their employees. They can: Choose from different annual maximums, including unlimited. Waive diagnostic and preventive services from the deductible and/or annual maximum. Set ...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Your clients choose the benefits they want with Dental Essential Choice

With our Dental Essential Choice PPO plans, your clients are in control of selecting the plan features they want for their employees. They can: Choose from different annual maximums, including unlimited. Waive diagnostic and preventive services from the deductible and/or annual maximum. Set ...

Large Group | CA

Your clients choose the benefits they want with Dental Essential Choice

With our Dental Essential Choice PPO plans, your clients are in control of selecting the plan features they want for their employees. They can: Choose from different annual maximums, including unlimited. Waive diagnostic and preventive services from the deductible and/or annual maximum. Set ...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

James Montecalvo named regional VP of Sales in New Hampshire

James Montecalvo has been named regional vice president of Sales for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire, effective August 1. James brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He has been regional vice president of Underwriting for Anthem since 2015. He served in the Finance de...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

Read our recent article for insight on improving overall health

Our plan president shared how a focus on overall health can pay off for your clients and their employees in a recent article in the Milwaukee Business Journal. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Employers have a core business interest in the health of employees and their families...

Large Group, Small Group | WI

Read our recent article for insight on improving overall health

Our plan president shared how a focus on overall health can pay off for your clients and their employees in a recent article in the St. Louis Business Journal. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Employers have a core business interest in the health of employees and their families...

Large Group, Small Group | MO

Read our recent article for insight on improving overall health

Our plan president shared how a focus on overall health can pay off for your clients and their employees in a recent article in Columbus Business First. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Employers have a core business interest in the health of employees and their families. Commi...

Large Group, Small Group | OH

Read our recent article for insight on improving overall health

Our plan president shared how a focus on overall health can pay off for your clients and their employees in a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Employers have a core business interest in the health of employees and their families...

Large Group, Small Group | GA

Tell us what you think about Broker Hub

Our Broker Hub launched one year ago, and we want to know what you think about it. Please take a minute to share your experience with the Hub. Your response will give us important insights about how to keep making it better for you. Please take this short survey by July 20, 2022.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Tell us what you think about Broker Hub

Our Broker Hub launched one year ago, and we want to know what you think about it. Please take a minute to share your experience with the Hub. Your response will give us important insights about how to keep making it better for you. Please take this short survey by July 20, 2022.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Register for our Ask the Expert webinar on digital tools July 21 and 22

Join us as we walk through the suite of digital tools you have in your arsenal to save time and better support your clients. These sessions are appropriate for brokers and their support teams. Our Thursday, July 21 session will focus on tools to support your Small Group clients, while the Friday,...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

You can now read public broker news on the Broker Hub

We’ve added a public broker news section to the Empire Broker Hub. It’s part of our ongoing effort to give you the marketing resources and information you need to help your clients.  You can read the latest news for your state on the hub’s home page. To switch states, use the drop-down menu on t...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

You can now read public broker news on the Broker Hub

We’ve added a public broker news section to the Anthem Broker Hub. It’s part of our ongoing effort to give you the marketing resources and information you need to help your clients.  You can read the latest news for your state on the hub’s home page. To switch states, use the drop-down menu on t...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

2021 IngenioRx Drug Trend Report now available

An in-depth look at pharmacy and medical drug trends is available in the 2021 IngenioRx Drug Trend Report. For our pharmacy benefit manager, IngenioRx, 2021 was a year of continued growth, change, and accomplishments. Look behind the numbers to see what drove pharmacy spend last year. In 2021, m...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem plans cover BRCA gene mutations screening, counseling, and testing

Anthem plans include coverage for screening, genetic counseling, and testing for harmful BRCA gene mutations. This coverage is not new to our plans, but it is now mandated by recent Nevada legislation. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for women with a persona...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NV

Read our recent article for insight on lowering healthcare costs

As a business and community leader, you can have a positive influence on the health of others. Our plan president recently shared ways to lower healthcare costs through an article in the Milwaukee Business Journal. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Sixty-seven percent of all ba...

Large Group, Small Group | WI

Read our recent article for insight on lowering healthcare costs

As a business and community leader, you can have a positive influence on the health of others. Our plan president recently shared ways to lower healthcare costs through an article in the St. Louis Business Journal. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Sixty-seven percent of all ba...

Large Group, Small Group | MO

Read our recent article for insight on lowering healthcare costs

As a business and community leader, you can have a positive influence on the health of others. Our plan president recently shared ways to lower healthcare costs through an article in the Cincinnati Business Courier. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Sixty-seven percent of all b...

Large Group, Small Group | OH

Read our recent article for insight on lowering healthcare costs

As a business and community leader, you can have a positive influence on the health of others. Our plan president recently shared ways to lower healthcare costs through an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. It has valuable insights for you and your clients. Sixty-seven percent of all ba...

Large Group, Small Group | GA

New payment mailing address starts with mid-August invoices

We’re updating the payment process for your Anthem premiums. The only change that may affect you is the payment mailing address. You should start using the new address with mid-August invoices.   The new address is: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield P.O. Box 645438 Cincinnati, OH 45264-54...

Large Group | GA

Introducing Elevance Health

We are pleased to announce that our shareholders voted to approve our parent company's name change from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE Ticker Symbol - ELV) effective June 28, 2022. Here's what you can expect:   A bold new vision for the future of health We chose the name Elevanc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Introducing Elevance Health

We are pleased to announce that our shareholders voted to approve our parent company's name change from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE Ticker Symbol - ELV) effective June 28, 2022. Here's what you can expect:   A bold new vision for the future of health We chose the name Elevanc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Introducing Elevance Health

We are pleased to announce that our shareholders voted to approve our parent company's name change from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE Ticker Symbol - ELV) effective June 28, 2022. Here's what you can expect:   A bold new vision for the future of health We chose the name Elevanc...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

PCORI fees increasing for 2022 payment

The annual mandated fee to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is increasing to $2.79 per member, up from $2.66 last year. It’s mandated by the Affordable Care Act and due August 1, 2022. Fees are paid annually with the submission of IRS Form 720. We pay it for fully in...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Why Medicare Star Ratings matter

Medicare Star Ratings can help your clients evaluate their options when choosing a Medicare retirement plan. Our recent blog article explains why Star Ratings matter. Star Ratings use federal benchmarks to determine how effectively healthcare is delivered to Medicare beneficiaries across the cou...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Why Medicare Star Ratings matter

Medicare Star Ratings can help your clients evaluate their options when choosing a Medicare retirement plan. Our recent blog article explains why Star Ratings matter. Star Ratings use federal benchmarks to determine how effectively healthcare is delivered to Medicare beneficiaries across the cou...

Large Group | CA

Why Medicare Star Ratings matter

Medicare Star Ratings can help your clients evaluate their options when choosing a Medicare retirement plan. Our recent blog article explains why Star Ratings matter. Star Ratings use federal benchmarks to determine how effectively healthcare is delivered to Medicare beneficiaries across the cou...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Virginia plan President Jeff Ricketts retiring in September

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Jeff Ricketts will retire in September after nearly 40 years with the company.   He joined Anthem in 1984 as a sales account representative and progressed through several leadership positions before becoming plan president five years ago. ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Tech Talk: Introducing the Sydney Health Nutrition Tracker

At the end of July, we’re adding a nutrition tracker to our SydneySM Health mobile app at no additional cost. It can log meals, and calculate macronutrients and calories. It can also save favorite foods for future tracking or sharing with a provider. It uses your smartphone camera and recognizes...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Expanded virtual care options include primary and preventive care

We've expanded the virtual care experience on our SydneySM Health app to now include access to primary care. We’re making it easier and more affordable for your self-funded and balance-funded clients and their employees to focus on overall healthcare. Members can schedule a virtual primary care ...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Expanded virtual care options include primary and preventive care

We've expanded the virtual care experience on our SydneySM Health app to now include access to primary care. We’re making it easier and more affordable for your self-funded and balance-funded clients and their employees to focus on overall healthcare. Members can schedule a virtual primary care ...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, MO, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help your clients obtain plan benefit information in their language

Your clients can receive phone assistance and translations of their Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) if they need help understanding their plan benefits in their native language. The SBC is a 12-page policy review covering all benefits and features of our plans. You or your client can call...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help your clients obtain plan benefit information in their language

Your clients can receive phone assistance and translations of their Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) if they need help understanding their plan benefits in their native language. The SBC is a 12-page policy review covering all benefits and features of our plans. You or your client can call...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Reminder: VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE makeup sessions in July

You can register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in July. These courses are make-up courses for the classes in January. If you attended the January courses, you will NOT get additional credit. This training is for Virginia resident agents...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Improved HSA investment options

On July 1, 2022, we’ll launch the WealthCare Saver investment solution – a new health savings account (HSA) investment platform that will make it easier for investors of every experience level to work toward their long-term financial goals. It will provide a modern investment experience with fea...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Register Now: New producer training available this month

There’s still time to register for our new producer training sessions this month. The training is designed for producers with less than 12 months in the industry. This foundational knowledge will help you succeed as you start your career as a producer. The sessions are: Underwriting 101:  Jun...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Northern Light and Anthem bring lower-cost options to southern Maine

Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine are partnering to provide greater access to affordable care in southern Maine. On July 1, 2022, Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville and Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland will become Tier 1 providers in our Main...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | ME

Machine readable files will be available July 1

Beginning July 1, 2022, we will make machine-readable files (MRFs), for plans we administer and maintain, available to the public. The files will contain the negotiated rates for in-network providers and allowed amounts derived from historical claims for out-of-network providers. Transparency in ...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Machine readable files will be available July 1

Beginning July 1, 2022, we will make machine-readable files (MRFs), for plans we administer and maintain, available to the public. The files will contain the negotiated rates for in-network providers and allowed amounts derived from historical claims for out-of-network providers. Transparency in ...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Machine readable files will be available July 1

Beginning July 1, 2022, we will make machine-readable files (MRFs), for plans we administer and maintain, available to the public. The files will contain the negotiated rates for in-network providers and allowed amounts derived from historical claims for out-of-network providers. Transparency in ...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Machine readable files will be available July 1

Beginning July 1, 2022, we will make machine-readable files (MRFs), for plans we administer and maintain, available to the public. The files will contain the negotiated rates for in-network providers and allowed amounts derived from historical claims for out-of-network providers. Transparency in ...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

MEWA Annual Rate & Census Reconciliation

Within the next week or so, our mutual Georgia Chamber SMART Plan and Georgia Farm Bureau (MEWA) groups will receive an email request from mewa.io, the MEWA management system used to collect data for the Annual Rate and Census Reconciliation (ARC). Consoliplex, the plan manager, will then use thi...

Small Group | GA

Torrance Memorial opens new complex in El Segundo

Torrance Memorial, one of Vivity's founders, has opened a new multi-specialty, family-centered medical complex in El Segundo. It brings family-centered, comprehensive care to those who live or work in or near El Segundo, Inglewood, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Gardena. You can watch...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Legislative update webinar – Register now and join us May 25

Join us on May 25 for a broker-focused webinar that will bring you up to date on some of the latest developments in federal health care legislation and regulation.  Our experts Gina Boscarino, Director, Public Policy, and Simone Myrie, Federal and External Affairs Manager, will discuss several t...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New guest level access to Broker News now available

Now anyone can see unsecured broker news posts by accessing articles through the Broker Plus app via the new guest persona. No registration or login is required. So, you don’t need to be an appointed agent with a tax ID number to stay current on broker news through Empire. Download the Broker Pl...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New guest level access to Broker News now available

Now anyone can see unsecured broker news posts by accessing articles through the Broker Plus app via the new guest persona. No registration or login is required. So, you don’t need to be an appointed agent with a tax ID number to stay current on broker news through Anthem. Download the Broker Pl...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Reminder: ChamberAdvantage is moving to monthly billing

Effective June 1, 2022, we will begin billing monthly product dues for all new and renewing ChamberAdvantage groups on behalf of the Kentucky Chamber. Currently, the Chamber directly bills each participating ChamberAdvantage group for their product dues on an annual basis. The $4 per subscriber p...

Small Group | KY

Short- and long-term disability plans can help protect your clients from lost income

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. You can make a difference by offering your clients short- and long-term disability plans as part of their total benefits package. It helps provide employees with financial stability when it’s needed most. Disability insurance can work together with yo...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Short- and long-term disability plans can help protect your clients from lost income

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. You can make a difference by offering your clients short- and long-term disability plans as part of their total benefits package. It helps provide employees with financial stability when it’s needed most. Disability insurance can work together with yo...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Short- and long-term disability plans can help protect your clients from lost income

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. You can make a difference by offering your clients short- and long-term disability plans as part of their total benefits package. It helps provide employees with financial stability when it’s needed most. Disability insurance can work together with yo...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE makeup sessions in July

Register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in July. These courses are make-up courses for the classes in January. If you attended the January courses, you will NOT get additional credit. This training is for Virginia resident agents only an...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

A new cost-saving health plan exclusively for Vegas Chamber members

You can now offer your Small Group clients an easier way to provide health coverage for their employees. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Vegas Chamber have partnered to introduce the Vegas Chamber Association Health Plan (AHP).  It’s available to Small Group employers of 2 to 50 employ...

Small Group | NV

Beyond benefits: Share these mental health resources with your clients

May is Mental Health Awareness month and we want to be sure you’re aware of additional mental health resources you can share with your clients. When it comes to mental and emotional well-being, we support your clients with more than just the right benefits. We offer a diverse group of partnershi...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Beyond benefits: Share these mental health resources with your clients

May is Mental Health Awareness month and we want to be sure you’re aware of additional mental health resources you can share with your clients. When it comes to mental and emotional well-being, we support your clients with more than just the right benefits. We offer a diverse group of partnershi...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Beyond benefits: Share these mental health resources with your clients

May is Mental Health Awareness month and we want to be sure you’re aware of additional mental health resources you can share with your clients. When it comes to mental and emotional well-being, we support your clients with more than just the right benefits. We offer a diverse group of partnershi...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Supporting employee well-being with supplemental health programs

The Social Security Administration estimates that more than 25 percent of current 20-year-olds will become disabled before they reach retirement age, and 25 percent will be out of work for at least a year due to a disabling condition. Yet only 40 percent of Americans have access to short-term dis...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Supporting employee well-being with supplemental health programs

The Social Security Administration estimates that more than 25 percent of current 20-year-olds will become disabled before they reach retirement age, and 25 percent will be out of work for at least a year due to a disabling condition. Yet only 40 percent of Americans have access to short-term dis...

Large Group | CA

Supporting employee well-being with supplemental health programs

The Social Security Administration estimates that more than 25 percent of current 20-year-olds will become disabled before they reach retirement age, and 25 percent will be out of work for at least a year due to a disabling condition. Yet only 40 percent of Americans have access to short-term dis...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

New digital community experience launching for Individual clients

We continue to explore innovative ways to increase value and improve outcomes for your Individual members. Our latest innovation is the Sydney Community mobile app, a digital experience focused on improving the overall health and wellbeing of your members by connecting them to peer-to-peer suppor...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re promoting our value to select employers

We are launching three marketing campaigns aimed at Large Group employer prospects in the 14 states we serve. Our messages will address common pain points employers are facing and tell them about Empire solutions that can help them address those challenges. All three campaigns will exclude state...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re promoting our value to select employers

We are launching three marketing campaigns aimed at Large Group employer prospects in the 14 states we serve. Our messages will address common pain points employers are facing and tell them about Anthem solutions that can help them address those challenges. All three campaigns will exclude state...

Large Group | CA

We’re promoting our value to select employers

We are launching three marketing campaigns aimed at Large Group employer prospects in the 14 states we serve. Our messages will address common pain points employers are facing and tell them about Anthem solutions that can help them address those challenges. All three campaigns will exclude state...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’ve reduced the red tape on our disability plans

We’ve made it easier for short- and long-term disability plan customers to make the most of their benefits. Members of groups with two to five employees no longer need to submit an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form to receive their full plan benefit amount, unless they miss their group’s enrol...

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’ve reduced the red tape on our disability plans

We’ve made it easier for short- and long-term disability plan customers to make the most of their benefits. Members of groups with two to five employees no longer need to submit an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form to receive their full plan benefit amount, unless they miss their group’s enrol...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

We’ve reduced the red tape on our disability plans

We’ve made it easier for short- and long-term Anthem Life disability plan customers to make the most of their benefits. Members of groups with two to five employees no longer need to submit an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) form to receive their full plan benefit amount, unless they miss their g...

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Exclusive Vegas Chamber AHP accepting RFPs starting May 2

We’ve partnered with the Vegas Chamber to introduce the exclusive Vegas Chamber Association Health Plan (AHP) for Small Group employers with 2 to 50 employees. It includes a full suite of benefits to help employees stay healthy while keeping costs down for everyone. Brokers and employers must be ...

Small Group | NV

We’ll remind you when your license is about to expire

Starting May 1, we will send you an email to remind you when your state insurance license is within 45 days of expiring.  We want to help you avoid the hassle of an expired license and prevent any delays in commission payments.  Thanks for choosing to work with us.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Top services information available to the public

Ohio law requires us to make available to the public a list of the top 20 percent of services used by members of Anthem plans offered on the exchange. We must also provide a member’s expected contribution for each service. Primary care office visits and lab services make up the top 20 percent of...

Small Group, Individual | OH

Save the date: 2022 Make Up CE Classes July 19 and 21

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will conduct a makeup session of four hours of virtual continuing education for (CE) each day on July 19 and July 21. We’ll provide a total of eight hours of approved courses for Virginia resident agents only. Please mark your calendars. We’ll provide more infor...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

RX Guide pharmacy reporting now available in CII Discover

RX Guide pharmacy reporting is now available for Large Group and national self-funded (ASO) group accounts that have more than 100 subscribers and that participate in the IngenioRx pharmacy program. There, you can find useful information about pharmacy claims that can help you make informed benef...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We are not suspending broker bonuses for SEP

A recent story in Modern Healthcare contained incorrect information. Anthem is not suspending broker bonuses for the Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Anthem appreciates you and recognizes that your work extends beyond Open Enrollment season. Rest assured that we are continuing to offer broker bo...

Individual | CT, MO

We are not suspending commissions for SEP

A recent story in Modern Healthcare contained incorrect information. Anthem is not suspending broker commissions for the Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Anthem appreciates you and recognizes that your work extends beyond Open Enrollment season. Rest assured that we are continuing to offer broke...

Individual | CO, KY, NH, WI

We are not suspending commissions for SEP

A recent story in Modern Healthcare contained incorrect information. Anthem is not suspending broker commissions for the Special Enrollment Period (SEP). We appreciate you and recognize that your work extends beyond Open Enrollment season. Rest assured that we are continuing to offer broker comm...

Individual | IN, OH, GA

We are not suspending commissions or bonuses for SEP

A recent story in Modern Healthcare contained incorrect information. Anthem is not suspending broker commissions or bonuses for the Special Enrollment Period (SEP). We appreciate you and recognize that your work extends beyond Open Enrollment season. Rest assured that we are continuing to offer ...

Individual | ME, NV, VA, CA

Anthem plans now cover feeding tube nutrition formulas

Enteral feeding formulas are liquid formulas delivered through enteral feeding tubes and are an important part of care for members who cannot eat or digest food normally. Our plans now cover the formulas in accordance with Nevada regulations. Policies that start or renew July 1, 2021, or later, ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NV

Join us April 21 or 22 for a virtual primary care panel discussion

Join us April 21 or 22 to learn how virtual primary care (VPC) can help your clients and their employees. It’s a convenient choice for preventive care, chronic condition management, prescription refills, and urgent care. Help is available 24/7, and in some cases it’s more affordable than other o...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, MO, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We must request identifying information to help with member issues

To comply with HIPPA guidelines, we must ask for identifying information when you request assistance with a member issue. You will be asked to provide the case name or number and the member’s: Name Healthcare ID (HCID) or Social Security number Date of Birth Sharing this information in yo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

The SOCA Benefit Plan moves to Anthem’s Quote to Enroll Tool this weekend

We are moving the SOCA Benefit Plan to our online quote and enrollment tool, beginning with July 1, 2022, effective dates. The tool is available in Producer Toolbox and makes quoting and enrollment easier. Brokers and agents who work with a general agency to support their Anthem business will co...

Small Group | OH

We’re converting some Individual members to paperless billing

We will soon convert Individual members to paper billing if they receive paper bills, but have given us permission for email communication. They’ll get an email in April telling them when the change will happen. The message will include instructions allowing them to opt-out. A month later we’ll ...

Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re converting some Individual members to paperless billing

We will soon convert Individual members to paper billing if they receive paper bills, but have given us permission for email communication. They’ll get an email in April telling them when the change will happen. The message will include instructions allowing them to opt-out. A month later we’ll ...

Individual | CA

We’re converting some Individual members to paperless billing

We will soon convert Individual members to paper billing if they receive paper bills, but have given us permission for email communication. They’ll get an email in April telling them when the change will happen. The message will include instructions allowing them to opt-out. A month later we’ll ...

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Engaging members in value-based care

A value-based approach to care focuses on better care for lower cost. It rewards providers for better patient outcomes, not the quantity of care provided. Member engagement and the right technology are important parts of a successful value-based care model. We recently shared an article about me...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re issuing new ID cards for Fully Insured Large Group members

We are re-issuing ID cards to Fully Insured Large Group members who were previously issued a new card in 2022. The cards ensure compliance with updated New Hampshire state regulations by listing the medical deductible, copays, and out-of-pocket maximum directly on the card. No other information ...

Large Group | NH

We’ll reward you for your opinions about us

We want to know what you think, and we’ll send you a gift card for sharing your opinion. TRC, an independent market research company, recently started emailing surveys to all brokers on our behalf. Please watch for an email from TRC with the subject line “Empire Seeks Your Input – Gift Card Offe...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’ll reward you for your opinions about us

We want to know what you think, and we’ll send you a gift card for sharing your opinion. TRC, an independent market research company, recently started emailing surveys to all brokers on our behalf. Please watch for an email from TRC with the subject line “Anthem Seeks Your Input – Gift Card Offe...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Restricted gift cards now available as incentive for wellness programs

Anthem supports your clients’ efforts to improve the health of employees and their families with worksite wellness programs. Clients with worksite wellness budgets can choose wellness program and incentive ideas that are eligible for financial support from Anthem. We now offer rewards and incenti...

Large Group | CT

New CAA and Transparency hub available in EmployerAccess

EmployerAccess is a one-stop location to provide your clients with the information they need to manage their plans. We’ve added a Legislative & Regulatory Updates section to provide updated information about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations....

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New CAA and Transparency hub available in EmployerAccess

EmployerAccess is a one-stop location to provide your clients with the information they need to manage their plans. We’ve added a Legislative & Regulatory Updates section to provide updated information about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations....

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Producer Toolbox and the Broker Plus improvements make it easier to quote and enroll

We are working to make your job easier through innovative tools and technology. We’ve added new features to Producer Toolbox to help us work together more efficiently. The census tool is now easier to use and has less steps, making it faster to enroll members and validate data. You can enter dat...

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

SMART plan adds second renewal date, drops short plans

Large Group client retention campaign continues

We are continuing our Large Group client campaign in 2022. The campaign follows clients through their plan year with timely, relevant messages to welcome, onboard, and renew existing clients. Most employers who responded to our survey view these email communications as valuable. In the first mon...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Large Group client retention campaign continues

We are continuing our Large Group client campaign in 2022. The campaign follows clients through their plan year with timely, relevant messages to welcome, onboard, and renew existing clients. Most employers who responded to our survey view these email communications as valuable. In the first mon...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Covered California continues to offer public health emergency as a qualifying life event

While Open Enrollment ended January 31, 2022, Covered California continues to recognize the national public health emergency as a qualifying life event that permits individuals to obtain health coverage. Covered California updated its regulations in 2021 to include a national public health emerg...

Individual | CA

Vasquez named Individual and Small Group Sales and Retention Executive

Art Vasquez is the new Sales and Retention Executive for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada focusing on Individual and Small Group business. He will focus on working with broker partners in Northern Nevada. Art has supported Nevada brokers for the last four years with Anthem, most recent...

Small Group, Individual | NV

ChamberAdvantage is moving to monthly billing

Effective June 1, 2022, we will begin billing monthly product dues for all new and renewing ChamberAdvantage groups on behalf of the Kentucky Chamber. Currently, the Chamber directly bills each participating ChamberAdvantage group for their product dues on an annual basis. The $4 per subscriber p...

Small Group | KY

Pappas-Mitchell named Ohio Vice President of Sales

Dorie Pappas-Mitchell is the new Vice President of Sales for Ohio. She has 24 years of experience in healthcare and has been with Anthem for the last 21 years, most recently serving as Regional Vice President of Sales for Southern Ohio.  At Anthem, she has been successful in a series of roles fr...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | OH

Anthem, Inc. Announces Intent for Corporate Rebranding

We are very excited to share the news that our parent company, Anthem, Inc., has filed a preliminary proxy statement to change its name. The new name, pending shareholder approval, will be Elevance Health. Please know this change will have no impact or changes to your plans, coverage, or level of support. We will continue to do business as either: Upstate: Empire BlueCross / Downstate: Empire Blue

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem, Inc. Announces Intent for Corporate Rebranding

We are very excited to share the news that our parent company, Anthem, Inc., has filed a preliminary proxy statement to change its name. The new name, pending shareholder approval, will be Elevance Health. Please know this change will have no impact or changes to your plans, coverage, or level of support. We will continue to do business as Anthem Blue Cross. Why the change? The upcoming name chan

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Anthem, Inc. Announces Intent for Corporate Rebranding

We are very excited to share the news that our parent company, Anthem, Inc., has filed a preliminary proxy statement to change its name. The new name, pending shareholder approval, will be Elevance Health. Please know this change will have no impact or changes to your plans, coverage, or level of support. We will continue to do business as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Why the change? The up

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Reminder: Spending accounts are no longer called Act Wise

Our spending account and consumer-driven health plans are no longer called Act Wise. Our fully integrated spending accounts are now called Empire Spending Accounts We’ve also created spending account toolkits (upstate / downstate) to help you sell and manage them. CDHP vs. Spending Accounts Con...

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Reminder: Spending accounts are no longer called Act Wise

Our spending account and consumer-driven health plans are no longer called Act Wise. Our fully integrated spending accounts are now called Empire Spending Accounts. These flyers (upstate / downstate) can help you talk to clients about account benefits and features. We’ve also created spending acc...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Reminder: Spending accounts are no longer called Act Wise

Our spending account and consumer-driven health plans are no longer called Act Wise. Our fully integrated spending accounts are now called Anthem Spending Accounts. We’ve also created spending account toolkits to help you sell and manage them. CDHP vs. Spending Accounts Consumer-driven health p...

Small Group | CA

Reminder: Spending accounts are no longer called Act Wise

Our spending account and consumer-driven health plans are no longer called Act Wise. Our fully integrated spending accounts are now called Anthem Spending Accounts. These flyers can help you talk to clients about account benefits and features. We’ve also created spending account toolkits to help ...

Large Group | CA

Reminder: Spending accounts are no longer called Act Wise

Our spending account and consumer-driven health plans are no longer called Act Wise. Our fully integrated spending accounts are now called Anthem Spending Accounts. We’ve also created spending account toolkits to help you sell and manage them. CDHP vs. Spending Accounts Consumer-driven health p...

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Reminder: Spending accounts are no longer called Act Wise

Our spending account and consumer-driven health plans are no longer called Act Wise.  Our fully integrated spending accounts are now called Anthem Spending Accounts. These flyers can help you talk to clients about account benefits and features. We’ve also created spending account toolkits to help...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Promotion for paperless communications starts in March

We have an always-on campaign to encourage members to choose paperless communication. Once a year we run an additional campaign for members who have not made the switch. We’re starting that effort soon. It’s a proactive way to encourage real-time connections with our members. Paperless communica...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Promotion for paperless communications starts in March

We have an always-on campaign to encourage members to choose paperless communication. Once a year we run an additional campaign for members who have not made the switch. We’re starting that effort soon. It’s a proactive way to encourage real-time connections with our members. Paperless communica...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Promotion for paperless communications starts in March

We have an always-on campaign to encourage members to choose paperless communication. Once a year we run an additional campaign for members who have not made the switch. We’re starting that effort soon. It’s a proactive way to encourage real-time connections with our members. Paperless communica...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’re making it easier to quote and enroll SOCA Benefit Plan groups

We are moving the SOCA Benefit Plan to our online quote and enrollment tool, beginning with July 1, 2022, effective dates. The tool is available in Producer Toolbox and makes quoting and enrollment easier. We’ll provide more information and virtual training in April. Invitations to the training ...

Small Group | OH

Covered Connecticut SEP through June 30

Access Health CT is providing a special enrollment period for the Covered Connecticut program. Covered Connecticut launched last year and provides health insurance at no cost to residents who meet eligibility requirements. This special enrollment period runs through June 30, 2022, to allow more r...

Individual | CT

2022 digital enrollment tools available for Large Group clients

We offer many digital enrollment tools to make doing business with us easy for you and your clients. We are connecting technology, tools, and resources to simplify enrollment management for your clients during open enrollment and all year long. We offer a variety of quick and efficient automated ...

Large Group | GA

Candid no longer part of Ortho@Home program

Candid is no longer part of our Ortho@Home program. They are leaving the direct-to-consumer market to focus on working directly through dentist offices. They will complete care for members who have started treatment, but will not take any new patients. Members with Ortho@Home coverage will conti...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Candid no longer part of Ortho@Home program

Candid is no longer part of our Ortho@Home program. They are leaving the direct-to-consumer market to focus on working directly through dentist offices. They will complete care for members who have started treatment, but will not take any new patients. Members with Ortho@Home coverage will conti...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Candid no longer part of Ortho@Home program

Candid is no longer part of our Ortho@Home program. They are leaving the direct-to-consumer market to focus on working directly through dentist offices. They will complete care for members who have started treatment, but will not take any new patients. Members with Ortho@Home coverage will conti...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Support your clients’ overall health with Time Well Spent

You can offer health and wellness information to your clients with Time Well Spent (upstate / downstate). This new online resource has relevant monthly topics to encourage, inspire, and motivate clients and their employees to develop healthy habits. Each month highlights health topics that follo...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Support your clients’ overall health with Time Well Spent

You can offer health and wellness information to your clients with Time Well Spent. This new online resource has relevant monthly topics to encourage, inspire, and motivate clients and their employees to develop healthy habits. Each month highlights health topics that follow national health obse...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Support your clients’ overall health with Time Well Spent

You can offer health and wellness information to your clients with Time Well Spent. This new online resource has relevant monthly topics to encourage, inspire, and motivate clients and their employees to develop healthy habits. Each month highlights health topics that follow national health obse...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Hearing aid benefit added for children

In accordance with recent legislation, new and renewing plans now include hearing aid benefits for children as of January 1, 2022. In policies without previously existing benefits, Anthem will cover the replacement of one hearing aid per ear every 36 months with no cost limits. This benefit inclu...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

Our CAA and Transparency response toolkit has tools for you and your clients

We designed our Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and Transparency Response Toolkit as a resource, not just for you, but your clients as well. It is a single place to stay updated as new rules and regulations are developed. The FAQ and the quick reference guide to specific rules in the toolki...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

eQuote function for grandmothered renewals still available in Producer Toolbox

eQuote for grandmothered renewals has been retired, but you can still perform the same function in Producer Toolbox. Putting all your renewals and account management information in one place will make it easier to locate and generate Summary of Benefits (SOB) and view accounts and renewals for al...

Small Group | OH

eQuote function for grandmothered renewals still available in Producer Toolbox

eQuote for grandmothered renewals has been retired, but you can still perform the same function in Producer Toolbox. Putting all your renewals and account management information in one place will make it easier to locate and generate Summary of Benefits (SOB) and view accounts and renewals for al...

Small Group | IN, KY, WI

Proulx named new president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire

Maria Proulx has been named president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire and will assume her new role March 14. She is currently regional vice president of sales for the New Hampshire plan, where she has led growth and retention efforts across Anthem’s Large Group, Small Group...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NH

Online test ordering available to Anthem Balance Funded (ABF) clients starting February 21

We are expanding our COVID-19 over-the-counter test kit ordering service to members of our small group ABF plans that have Anthem medical and pharmacy benefits beginning February 21, 2022. We’ve provided more than 400,000 test kits directly to members of fully insured plans since we launched the ...

Small Group | CO, CT, ME, MO, NV, VA, WI

Integrated disability and medical benefits reduce cost and employee absence

In a recent study, Anthem Life found that integrating disability and medical benefits can reduce lost workdays and lower costs for members. Our Productivity Solutions integrated disability and medical benefits study (Upstate / Downstate) found that integrating disability and medical benefits res...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Integrated disability and medical benefits reduce cost and employee absence

In a recent study, Anthem found that integrating disability and medical benefits can reduce lost workdays and lower costs for members. Our Productivity Solutions integrated disability and medical benefits study found that integrating disability and medical benefits resulted in: 67% of short-t...

Large Group | CA

Integrated disability and medical benefits reduce cost and employee absence

In a recent study, Anthem found that integrating disability and medical benefits can reduce lost workdays and lower costs for members. Our Productivity Solutions integrated disability and medical benefits study found that integrating disability and medical benefits resulted in: 67% of short-t...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Form 1095-B and 1095-C deadlines extended

Anthem is required to file form 1095-B and 1094-B electronically to the IRS. The deadline to file federal tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is now March 2, 2022. The IRS permanently extended the original deadline from January 31. Fully insured and self-insured (Administrative Services Only) employers with 50 or more full-time employees are considered Applicable Large Employers (ALE) and required to file

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Form 1095-B and 1095-C deadlines extended

Empire is required to file form 1095-B and 1094-B electronically to the IRS. The deadline to file federal tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is now March 2, 2022. The IRS permanently extended the original deadline from January 31. Fully insured and self-insured (Administrative Services Only) employers with 50 or more full-time employees are considered Applicable Large Employers (ALE) and required to file

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Form 1095-B and 1095-C deadlines extended

Anthem is required to file form 1095-B and 1094-B electronically to the IRS. The deadline to file federal tax forms 1095-B and 1095-C is now March 2, 2022. The IRS permanently extended the original deadline from January 31. Fully insured and self-insured (Administrative Services Only) employers with 50 or more full-time employees are considered Applicable Large Employers (ALE) and required to file

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Online test ordering available to ASO clients starting February 14

We are expanding our COVID-19 over-the-counter test kit ordering service to members of our large group ASO plans that have Anthem medical and pharmacy benefits, effective February 14, 2022. We’ve provided more than 400,000 test kits directly to members of fully insured plans since we launched the...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Online test ordering available to ASO clients starting February 14

We are expanding our COVID-19 over-the-counter test kit ordering service to members of our large group ASO plans that have Anthem medical and pharmacy benefits, effective February 14, 2022. We’ve provided more than 400,000 test kits directly to members of fully insured plans since we launched the...

Large Group | VA

Online test ordering available to ASO clients starting February 14

We are expanding our COVID-19 over-the-counter test kit ordering service to members of our large group ASO plans that have Anthem medical and pharmacy benefits, effective February 14, 2022. We’ve provided more than 400,000 test kits directly to members of fully insured plans since we launched the...

Large Group | CA

Online test ordering available to ASO clients starting February 14

We are expanding our COVID-19 over-the-counter test kit ordering service to members of our large group ASO plans that have Anthem medical and pharmacy benefits, effective February 14, 2022. We’ve provided more than 400,000 test kits directly to members of fully insured plans since we launched the...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Training available before HSA depository changes on March 31

BMO Harris will become the depository of Empire health savings account (HSA) funds on March 31, 2022. BMO Harris will handle all movement of money to and from employees’ HSAs, including contributions to, and payments from, those accounts. You can view this FAQ (Upstate / Downstate) or watch this...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Training available before HSA depository changes on March 31

BMO Harris will become the depository of Anthem health savings account (HSA) funds on March 31, 2022. BMO Harris will handle all movement of money to and from employees’ HSAs, including contributions to, and payments from, those accounts. You can view this FAQ or watch this training video to lea...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Training available before HSA depository changes on March 31

BMO Harris will become the depository of Anthem health savings account (HSA) funds on March 31, 2022. BMO Harris will handle all movement of money to and from employees’ HSAs, including contributions to, and payments from, those accounts. You can view this FAQ or watch this training video to lea...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Local Missouri names Regional Vice President of Sales

Stan Marczak has joined the Local Missouri team as Regional Vice President of Sales. He will lead the Missouri and HealthLink sales teams.   Stan has worked in healthcare for nearly twenty years. He’s been at Anthem for the past seven, working with Labor and Trust, National Accounts, and most r...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

CAA and transparency information gathered in one place

We have created a web resource to keep you informed about regulations related to the Consolidated Appropriations Act and Transparency in Coverage Act. The site includes a quick reference summary of the legislative provisions, links to official government details, FAQs, and links to CAA communicat...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Coverage of FDA-authorized COVID-19 antiviral medicine

We now cover the oral antiviral drugs Paxlovid and Lagevrio at no additional cost to members as part of their pharmacy benefits. Both drugs received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late last year. They are only available by prescription and can reduce ...

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Your April 2022 Individual renewal information is coming soon

April 2022 renewals for Individual grandfathered (GF) plans will be available soon. We typically post this information around the 27th of each month. How to access renewals: Go to Producer Toolbox, select Book of Business, then choose Renewals, to see the Renewal Letter link to your client’s in...

Individual | NH

Help for members impacted by Boulder County wildfires

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in Boulder County, Colorado, and were impacted by the wildfire emergency. The changes are in effect from December 31, 2021, through January 30, 2022. They also apply to emergency personnel who have been activated by their state or local agency, but who do not reside in the impacted area. Please contact

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

We’ve updated help for members impacted by Kentucky tornadoes

Weve updated the temporary changes we made to health plan benefits to provide relief for members in Kentucky who were impacted by the tornado system that struck the state on December 11, 2021. The changes are now extended to January 30, 2022, and now apply to emergency personnel activated by their state or local agency who live outside the impacted area. Please contact your Anthem representative

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

We’ve updated the spending account site and videos

We’ve updated our spending account site and videos as we updated the name to Anthem Spending Accounts. Share these product-specific member videos with your customers to help them understand the benefits of an Anthem Spending Account. They are also on the Anthem Broker Hub. Comparing an HSA, F...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’ve updated the spending account site and videos

We’ve updated our spending account site (upstate / downstate) and videos as we updated the name to Empire Spending Accounts. Share these product-specific member videos with your customers to help them understand the benefits of an Empire spending account. They are also on the Empire Broker Hub. ...

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’ve updated the spending account site and videos

We’ve updated our spending account site and videos as we updated the name to Anthem Spending Accounts. Share these product-specific member videos with your customers to help them understand the benefits of an Anthem Spending Account. They are also on the Anthem Broker Hub. Comparing an HSA, F...

Large Group | CA

Tech Talk: Health and Wellness beyond New Year’s resolutions

Health is on a lot of members’ minds this time of year. Encourage engagement with Sydney Preferred by talking to your clients about challenges and incentive programs. (Incentive programs may include additional costs.) Your clients can create unique wellness challenges to encourage a healthy cultu...

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Open Enrollment ends January 15, 2022

Open Enrollment is ending soon. Individual applications must be submitted by January 15, 2022, to receive a February 1, 2022, effective date. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sell...

Individual | CO, IN, KY, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Open Enrollment ends January 15, 2022

Open Enrollment is ending soon. Individual applications must be submitted by January 15, 2022, to receive a February 1, 2022, effective date. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sell...

Individual | CT, ME

Open Enrollment ends January 15, 2022

Open Enrollment is ending soon. Individual applications must be submitted by January 15, 2022, to receive a February 1, 2022, effective date. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sell...

Individual | VA

Update Regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act

On December 27, 2020, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) legislation, which included various healthcare-related provisions, including requirements for the disclosure of broker and consultant compensation in the individual and group health plans markets. The CAA defines compensation broadly as anything of monetary value except non-monetary compensation valued at $250 or

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Access Health CT extends open enrollment for January 1 effective dates

Access Health CT has extended the open enrollment period for Connecticut through December 31, 2021, for January 1, 2022, effective dates. Members who enroll between January 1, 2022, and January 15, 2022, will have coverage beginning February 1, 2022. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individu...

Individual | CT

Don’t forget that ABF Key Accounts use the standard product portfolio

You can now offer Anthem Balanced Funding to Key Accounts with 51 to 99 with the same product portfolio as fully insured Large Groups. The change started with July 1, 2021, effective dates. Your key clients can pair the benefits of ABF with more options and familiar products. Please contact you...

Large Group | VA

We’re notifying groups about new state legislation

Over the next few weeks, we’ll notify your groups about legislation going into effect in Connecticut. Your groups will be provided with information and a form to opt-in or out to the following bills: CT 2020 HB6003a Diabetes Coverage & HDHPs CT 2021 SB 1202 J_Budget Bill Sec 455-457_Birth to...

Large Group, Small Group | CT

Reminder: VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE in January

You can register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in January. This training is for Virginia resident agents only and is not approved in other states. Tuesday, January 25 – Session 1 (Life and Health credits) - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. G...

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Kentucky marketplace extends ACA enrollment to December 31

The Kentucky Health Insurance Marketplace, kynect.ky.gov, will provide a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for anyone who could not enroll in a qualified health plan due to the recent tornado outbreak or Kynect system errors that it caused. Those individuals have until December 31, 2021, to select ...

Individual | KY

Be sure to submit Individual applications by 12/31/21 for 1/1/22 effective date

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 31, 2021, to receive a January 1, 2022, effective date. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sel...

Individual | NV

Be sure to submit Individual applications by 12/31/21 for 1/1/22 effective date

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 31, 2021, to receive a January 1, 2022, effective date. Anthem’s affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sel...

Individual | CA

Vivity network now includes UC Irvine Medical Center

The University of California, Irvine Medical Center (UCIMC) is now included in Vivity’s network of top-ranking hospitals. The addition expands access to highly specialized care in Orange County. Vivity members may obtain access to UCIMC with a referral by their Vivity physician. UCIMC is ranked ...

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Help for members impacted by Kentucky tornadoes

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members in Kentucky who were impacted by the tornado system that struck the state on December 11, 2021. The changes are in effect for the entire state through January 9, 2022. You can read more in the above member blog link or by reaching out to your Anthem sales representative.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Pathway Transition networks expands in Kentucky for 2022

Your Individual clients have more options in Kentucky for 2022.Weve added nine Kentucky healthcare providers to the Pathway Transition HMO network, which now includes a total of 37 across the state. There are new providers in: Louisville Norton Hospital Norton Womens and Childrens Hospital Norton Audubon Hospital Norton Brownsboro Hospital Lexington Saint Joseph Hospital S

Individual | KY

Be sure to submit Individual applications by 12/15/21 for 1/1/22 effective date

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 15, 2021, to receive a January 1, 2022, effective date. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sell Anthem. Please contact Broker Sales Support or your local Anthem sales representative for more inform

Individual | CO, IN, KY, MO, NH, OH, WI, GA

Be sure to submit Individual applications by 12/15/21 for 1/1/22 effective date

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 15, 2021, to receive a January 1, 2022, effective date. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sell Anthem. Please contact Broker Sales Support or your local Anthem sales representative for more inform

Individual | CT, ME

Be sure to submit Individual applications by 12/15/21 for 1/1/22 effective date

Open Enrollment is underway, and Individual applications must be submitted by December 15, 2021, to receive a January 1, 2022, effective date. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Find out why now is a great time to sell Anthem. Please contact Broker Sales Support or your local Anthem sales representative for more inform

Individual | VA

Summary of Dental Benefits and Coverage will be available beginning January 1

In compliance with California state regulators and state Senate Bill 1008, we will provide the Summary of Dental Benefits and Coverage documents on and after January 1, 2022, for fully insured dental plans regulated by the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC). Well provide documents for fully insured dental insurance policies regulated by the California Department of Insurance on an

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

VA resident agents can register now for virtual CE in January

You can register now to earn eight hours of Continuing Education credits at no charge with virtual training in January. This training is for Virginia resident agents only and is not approved in other states. Tuesday, January 25 Session 1 (Life and Health credits) - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Getting Well: Increasing employee engagement in health insurance wellness programs (course #223603) - 8:3

Large Group, Small Group | VA

HRA Wrap is a solution for non-consumer-driven plans

HRA Wrap pairs with our non-consumer-driven medical plans. It allows employers to fund a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that employees can use to pay for expenses defined by the employer. The HRA Wrap plan operates like our member pay HRA plans. HRA funds are accessible through an Anthem branded debit card or reimbursement through anthem.com/ca or the SydneySM Health app. The HRA wrap plan m

Large Group | CA

HRA Wrap is a solution for non-consumer-driven plans

HRA Wrap pairs with our non-consumer-driven medical plans. It allows employers to fund a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that employees can use to pay for expenses defined by the employer. The HRA Wrap plan operates like our member pay HRA plans. HRA funds are accessible through an Anthem branded debit card or reimbursement through anthem.com or the SydneySM Health app. The HRA wrap plan must

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Short-term disability plans include payable benefit of at least 12 weeks for childbirth

In accordance with Virginia law effective July 1, 2021, Anthems fully insured short-term disability plans provide coverage of a payable childbirth benefit for at least 12 weeks with no elimination period. The benefit is included for all group sizes. Clients with Administrative Service Only (ASO) short-term disability plans may want to consider adding the same coverage in order to provide competit

Large Group, Small Group | VA

We’re thankful for your partnership

We want to thank you for the trust youve placed in us to take care of your Individual clients. The American Rescue Plan expanded financial help that lowers the cost of health coverage for millions who would otherwise go uninsured. With this additional access and affordability, the 2022 open enrollment season is more dynamic. New Individual carriers come and go but experience matters, especially

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

We’re making some changes to your clients’ plans

THIS COMMUNICATION APPLIES ONLY TO CALIFORNIA SMALL GROUP AND LARGE GROUP PLANS Anthem is making these changes to comply with new laws. Theyll affect your clients CA Large Group and Small Group plans. Changes were required to make: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits California Senate Bill 855 (2020) took effect January 1, 2021. It requires health plans to cover medically necessa

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Now is a great time to sell Anthem Individual plans

Open Enrollment is underway and Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. We estimate that 9 out of 10 Individual members are eligible to receive financial help to lower the cost of coverage. Find out why now is a great time to sell Anthem. Open enrollment ends January 15, 2022. Visit Anthem Broker Hub to conveniently find k

Individual | CO, IN, KY, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Now is a great time to sell Anthem Individual plans

Open Enrollment is underway and Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. We estimate that 9 out of 10 Individual members are eligible to receive financial help to lower the cost of coverage. Find out why now is a great time to sell Anthem. Open enrollment ends January 15, 2022. Visit Anthem Broker Hub to conveniently find k

Individual | VA

Now is a great time to sell Anthem Individual plans

Open Enrollment is underway and Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. We estimate that 9 out of 10 Individual members are eligible to receive financial help to lower the cost of coverage. Open Enrollment ends January 15, 2022. Find out why now is a great time to sell Anthem. Visit Anthem Broker Hub to conveniently find k

Individual | CT, ME

Now is a great time to sell Anthem Individual plans

Open Enrollment is underway and Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. We estimate that 9 out of 10 Individual members are eligible to receive financial help to lower the cost of coverage. Find out why now is a great time to sell Anthem. Open Enrollment ends January 31, 2022. Visit Anthem Broker Hub to conveniently find k

Individual | CA

CVS and IngenioRx specialty pharmacies will no longer provide Botox

CVS and IngenioRx specialty pharmacies will stop distributing the brand name drug Botox starting January 1, 2022. The member benefit is not changing. Botox will still be available to our members through other specialty pharmacies. Members who do not use IngenioRx or CVS specialty pharmacies will not be affected. We will send letters to impacted members telling them theyll have to move their presc

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Tech Talk: The power of personalization and customization with Sydney Preferred

SydneySM Preferred is a seamless and fully integrated benefit-engagement solution delivering a single, trusted digital experience through our Sydney Health app. Its proactive personalized guidance is designed to drive engagement for a better overall healthcare experience, while improving outcomes and lowering costs for your clients entire population not just ourmembers. This innovative tool empo

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Mobile pay now available for spending accounts

Members can now upload their Empire spending account debit card to their mobile wallet using their payment app. Once the card information is loaded, members can use this safe, secure way to pay for qualified expenses. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Mobile pay now available for spending accounts

Members can now upload their Anthem spending account debit card to their mobile wallet using their payment app. Once the card information is loaded, members can use this safe, secure way to pay for qualified expenses. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Group Broker Services is here to help you

Group Broker Services (GBS) is here to help you and group administrators with day-to-day operations. Our GBS team is ready to deliver dedicated support, expert solutions, and one-touch resolution for questions about enrollment, billing, membership, claims, benefits, or Anthem products. Email GBS anytime or call from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Well respond within two business days. Large Group: GBS-A

Large Group, Small Group | VA

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a customized website created for each of your Small Group clients that makes it easy for them to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from us. Plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from their benefits are all gathered in one place. Take a tour with this video: ups

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a customized website created for each of your Small Group clients that makes it easy for them to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from us. Plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from their benefits are all gathered in one place. Take a tour with this video. Th

Small Group | VA

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a customized website created for each of your Small Group clients that makes it easy for them to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from us. Plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from their benefits are all gathered in one place. Take a tour with this video. Th

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a customized website created for each of your Small Group clients that makes it easy for them to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from us. Plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from their benefits are all gathered in one place. Take a tour with this video. Th

Small Group | CA

At-home COVID-19 test kits available at no cost to members for a limited time

Member health is our top priority. As the spread of COVID-19 continues across our communities, we want to share information about additional testing options for members with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. These options are available to members of our Fully Insured groups. At-home diagnostic COVID-19 testing kit. This test is availa

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

At-home COVID-19 test kits available at no cost to members for a limited time

Member health is our top priority. As the spread of COVID-19 continues across our communities, we want to share information about additional testing options for members with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. These options are available to members of our Fully Insured groups. At-home diagnostic COVID-19 testing kit. This test is availa

Large Group, Small Group | CA

At-home COVID-19 test kits available at no cost to members for a limited time

Member health is our top priority. As the spread of COVID-19 continues across our communities, we want to share information about additional testing options for members with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. These options are available to members of our Fully Insured groups. At-home diagnostic COVID-19 testing kit. This test is availa

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’re promoting our 2022 Individual plans

We are promoting our 2022 Individual plans with a multifaceted Open Enrollment marketing campaign that runs through January 15, 2022. Please contact your Anthem representative if you have any questions.

Individual | VA

We’re promoting our 2022 Individual plans

We are promoting our 2022 Individual plans with a multifaceted Open Enrollment marketing campaign that runs through January 31, 2022. Please contact your Anthem representative if you have any questions.

Individual | CA

We’re promoting our 2022 Individual plans

We are promoting our 2022 Individual plans with a multifaceted Open Enrollment marketing campaign that runs through January 15, 2022. Please contact your Anthem representative if you have any questions.

Individual | CO, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, OH, WI, GA

Update: Appointment requests paused due to CT Department of Insurance system upgrade

The Connecticut Department of Insurance is upgrading their licensing system and will be temporarily offline from 5:00pm E.T. on Wednesday, November 3, through 10:00am ET on Tuesday, November 9. During this time Anthem will not be able to submit new Connecticut broker appointment requests to the Connecticut DOI. Update: Well continue to accept requests but be aware that appointment effective dates

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CT

Emotional Well-being Resources program replaces MyStrength in 2022

Emotional, psychological, and social well-being deserve the same care as physical health concerns. Mental health conditions can significantly impact day-to-day life, including overall happiness and productivity. We are introducing new Emotional Well-being Resources to provide comprehensive whole-health support and promote skill-building, resiliency, and mindfulness. These digital resources use pr

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

CAA Surprise Billing protection takes effect January 2022

Were taking the necessary steps to comply with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (CAA) and the Transparency in Coverage rule (TIC), which was intended to create greater transparency to help consumers make informed healthcare decisions. As you may know, in August the Department of Labor, in conjunction with the Departments of Health and Human Services and the Treasury, (known collectivel

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Complete Sydney Coffee House Series available online

The complete Sydney Coffee House series is now available online. The series explored a different aspect of the SydneySM Health app each month, culminating in a complete, end-to-end demonstration. Sydney is one way we invest in technology to improve our members healthcare experience. We explored all of the features the app has to offer and answered your questions. If you missed any of the sessions

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New association health plan is available for small and medium-sized manufacturers

Were collaborating with the Wisconsin National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and Mercer Health and Benefits on an association health plan (AHP) for NAM member companies. Were working together to provide medical, dental, vision, and life benefits built specifically as an alternative for small to medium-sized manufacturers. The AHP includes extensive options in Blue Preferred or Blue Priority n

Small Group | WI

No cost options make now a great time to sell Anthem

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2021. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Available features include: $1 monthly cost for health coverage for some Anthem plans1 $0 unlimited virtual care visits using the SydneySM Health app2, available 24/7, and rewards for healthy behaviors $0 preventive

Individual | CT, ME

No cost options make now a great time to sell Anthem

Consumers can shop and purchase plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2021. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident with: $0 monthly cost for health coverage for some Anthem plans1 $0 unlimited virtual care visits using the SydneySM Health 2, available 24/7 and rewards for healthy behaviors $0 preventive care to help m

Individual | IN, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI, GA

No cost options make now a great time to sell Anthem

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2021. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Available features include: $0 monthly cost for health coverage for some Anthem plans1 $0 unlimited virtual care visits using the SydneySM Health app, 2 available 24/7, and rewards for healthy behaviors $0 preventive

Individual | CO, KY

No cost options make now a great time to sell Anthem

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com starting November 1, 2021. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Available features include: $0 monthly cost for health coverage for some Anthem plans1 $0 unlimited virtual care visits using the SydneySM Health app 2, available 24/7, and rewards for healthy behaviors $0 preventive

Individual | NV

No cost options make now a great time to sell Anthem

Consumers can shop plans on anthem.com/ca starting November 1, 2021. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families help people feel covered, protected, and confident. Available features include: $0 monthly cost for health coverage for some Anthem plans1 $0 unlimited online doctor visits using the SydneySM Health app,2 available 24/7 $0 preventive care to help members stay on t

Individual | CA

VA residents only: Save the date for continuing education January 25 & 27

Anthem will conduct four hours of virtual continuing educationfor (CE) each day on January 25 and January 27. Well provide a total of eight hours of approved courses for Virginia resident agents only. Please mark your calendars. Well provide more information soon. Remember, you are now required to renew your Virginia Insurance Licensebased on your month and year of birth.If you have not complete

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

We’re making some changes to your clients’ plans

THIS COMMUNICATION APPLIES ONLY TO CALIFORNIA INDIVIDUAL ACA ON AND OFF-EXCHANGE PLAN Anthem is making these changes to comply with new laws. Changes were required to make: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits California Senate Bill 855 requires health plans and insurers to cover medically necessary treatment for all mental health and substance use disorders under the same terms a

Individual | CA

Get your January 2022 Individual renewal information soon

January 2022 renewals for Individual grandfathered (GF) and grandmothered, also called non-grandfathered (NGF), plans will be available soon. We typically post this information around the 27th of each month. Heres how to access renewals: Go to Producer Toolbox, select Book of Business, then choose Renewals, to see the Renewal Letter link to your clients information. To find and pull a renewal r

Individual | NH

New member confirmation email promotes digital tools

Weve created a new enrollment confirmation email that encourages members to register for an online account through our website or the SydneySM Health mobile app before their plans effective date. The email will launch later this year and will also promote the use of our digital tools and paperless communication. Well send the message within six days after members complete their enrollment. Non-

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New contacts for membership updates and questions

Were always working to make it easier for you to manage your accounts. We value your partnership and use our technology to save you time. There are many ways to update enrollment information or find answers to questions. You can use EmployerAccess to make membership changes, view and pay invoices, look at transaction history, and view activity reports after you register with the group number. St

Large Group | IN, KY, MO, OH, WI

We now accept premium payment from some third-party payors

To continue meeting members and brokers where and how they need us, we can now allow some third-party payors to submit premium payment on behalf of individual enrollees and members. We will only accept payments from the following third-party payors: A relative or legal guardian of the enrollee/member The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Other federal or state government programs that provide mont

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

December and January deadlines are early due to higher volume

To adjust for our busiest months, deadlines for December and January effective dates are earlier than other months. Submission deadlines for Small Group business applications are normally the 15th of the month, but they have been moved up for peak season. December 1, 2021, effective dates Deadline is November 8, 2021 January 1, 2022, effective dates Deadline is December 6, 2021

Small Group | VA

We’re notifying employers about Maine’s health cost relief program

Well send a direct mail letter to Small Group employers in October notifying them of the Maine Small Business Health Cost Relief program. The program provides small group health coverage premium reductions for 18 months, from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2023. The monthly premium reduction for employers and their enrolled employees is currently: Employee = $50 Two adults = $100 One adu

Small Group | ME

Broker Services call center will close for 1 hour on October 15

Our Broker Services call center will be closed from 2:00 3:00 pm EST this Friday, October 15, 2021, while we invest time in improving our service to you. Should you have questions or need our support during this period, send us your request by email or contact your Anthem Service representative.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Paperless communication campaign to focus on adult dependents

Paperless communication makes it easier for members to receive important information from us. We send members an email alert when theres new information, such as an explanation of benefits (EOB) or important plan updates. They can then review the details on our mobile app or at empireblue.com. As part of our ongoing commitment to support members at all moments of their unique personal health journ

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Paperless communication campaign to focus on adult dependents

Paperless communication makes it easier for members to receive important information from us. We send members an email alert when theres new information, such as an explanation of benefits (EOB) or important plan updates. They can then review the details on our mobile app or at anthem.com. As part of our ongoing commitment to support members at all moments of their unique personal health journey,

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Anthem is expanding Covered California plans and returning to northern California

Anthem is offering consumers more choices with plans in new regions through Covered California. We are expanding and returning to Alameda, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties in northern California. Anthem is ranked 1 and 2 in pricing in these rating regions: East Los Angeles/Rating Region 15: Including Alhambra,

Individual | CA

New IngenioRx webpage shares latest innovations

IngenioRx is working to transform pharmacy benefit management by reimagining what is possible. The pharmacy benefit manager has just launched a new webpage to highlight its latest innovative efforts. The Reimagining Whats Possible page at Ingenio-Rx.com focuses on program pilots, digital solutions, and products that set IngenioRx apart. Each multimedia story includes an article, downloadable pdfs

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

UPDATE: Anthem’s dental PPO expands teledentistry

We support teledentistry as a way to reduce time away from work and to provide a simple and effective way to connect members with the care they need. Members can access dental care either in-office or remotely through smartphones, laptops, tablets by accessing websites, video streaming, secure email, or remote monitoring through electronic health records. Anthem covers teledentistry in all states

Large Group, Small Group | CA

UPDATE: Anthem’s dental PPO expands teledentistry

We support teledentistry as a way to reduce time away from work and to provide a simple and effective way to connect members with the care they need. Members can access dental care either in-office or remotely through smartphones, laptops, tablets by accessing websites, video streaming, secure email, or remote monitoring through electronic health records. Anthem covers teledentistry exams the same

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

UPDATE: Empire’s dental PPO expands teledentistry

We support teledentistry as a way to reduce time away from work and to provide a simple and effective way to connect members with the care they need. Members can access dental care either in-office or remotely through smartphones, laptops, tablets by accessing websites, video streaming, secure email, or remote monitoring through electronic health records. Empire covers teledentistry exams the same

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Window Shopping for Open Enrollment begins October 1

Consumers can begin previewing and comparing plans on anthem.com on October 1, 2021. Anthems affordable health plans for individuals and families include preventive care with no out-of-pocket costs, $0 virtual care visits, and rewards for healthy behaviors. We estimate that 9 out of 10 Individual members are eligible to receive financial help. Now is a great time to sell Anthem. Open Enrollment s

Individual | CO, CT, KY, ME

Help us recognize excellent educators in Kentucky

We want to recognize Kentucky educators and school staff members who have gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic. Two award winners will be selected from each of five regions: Greater Louisville, Lexington/Central Kentucky, and Eastern, Western and Northern Kentucky. Each of the 10 winners across the state will receive a $2,500 donation from Anthem to their school for classroom supplies or

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Now is the best time to prepare for a healthy flu season

Flu prevention is important for the health of your clients employees and business. Keeping them informed provides proactive support that protects their health and lowers costs. Making flu shots available to employees with no out-of-pocket cost proactively provides them with simpler access to care. Its a more affordable way to bridge gaps in care. The CDC estimates 17 million workdays are lost each

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

Now is the best time to prepare for a healthy flu season

Flu prevention is important for the health of your clients employees and business. Keeping them informed provides proactive support that protects their health and lowers costs. Making flu shots available to employees with no out-of-pocket cost proactively provides them with simpler access to care. Its a more affordable way to bridge gaps in care. The CDC estimates 17 million workdays are lost each

Large Group, Small Group | VA

Now is the best time to prepare for a healthy flu season

Flu prevention is important for the health of your clients employees and business. Keeping them informed provides proactive support that protects their health and lowers costs. Making flu shots available to employees with no out-of-pocket cost proactively provides them with simpler access to care. Its a more affordable way to bridge gaps in care. The CDC estimates 17 million workdays are lost each

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Now is the best time to prepare for a healthy flu season

Flu prevention is important for the health of your clients employees and business. Keeping them informed provides proactive support that protects their health and lowers costs. Making flu shots available to employees with no out-of-pocket cost proactively provides them with simpler access to care. Its a more affordable way to bridge gaps in care. The CDC estimates 17 million workdays are lost each

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Health Pass provides members with mobile proof of vaccination

Anthem has developed a solution to provide members with real-time access to their COVID-19 vaccine records. A recent survey of our members shows that 84% would use digital proof provided by their insurer and 76% of responders do not currently have digital proof. Introducing Health Pass a simple, secure, and trustworthy way for members to digitally access and store their vaccination information.

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Health Pass provides members with mobile proof of vaccination

Empire has developed a solution to provide members with real-time access to their COVID-19 vaccine records. A recent survey of our members shows that 84% would use digital proof provided by their insurer and 76% of responders do not currently have digital proof. Introducing Health Pass a simple, secure, and trustworthy way for members to digitally access and store their vaccination information.

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Health Pass provides members with mobile proof of vaccination

Anthem has developed a solution to provide members with real-time access to their COVID-19 vaccine records. A recent survey of our members shows that 84% would use digital proof provided by their insurer and 76% of responders do not currently have digital proof. Introducing Health Pass a simple, secure, and trustworthy way for members to digitally access and store their vaccination information.

Large Group, Small Group | CA

We’ll start mailing 2022 Missouri AEC Renewal packets soon

Individual members enrolled in Anthem Enhanced Choice (AEC) health plans in Missouri will begin receiving plan renewal packets soon. Access your AEC Individual client renewal information in Producer Toolbox underBook of Business. We expect to start mailing AEC renewal packets in late September.We will mail renewal packets to Individual plan members monthly at their renewal. They will receive thei

Individual | MO

Food banks and Anthem Foundation Issue a Hunger Challenge to Kentucky

Kentuckys three largest food banks are teaming up with the Anthem Foundation to fill a growing gap in volunteers and dollars needed to fight food insecurity. We invite you and your clientsto join us. Dare to Care Food Bank; Feeding America, Kentuckys Heartland; and Gods Pantry Food Bank estimate they will need about 10,000 volunteer hours combined each month to help sort, pack, and distribute foo

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | KY

Vision exam added to large group medical plans in 2022

To support the total health of our members, Anthem has added an annual vision exam to new and renewing large group medical plans with a January 1, 2022, or later effective date. This addition covers a complete eye exam with dilation and refraction at more than 40,000 eye doctors in 30,000 locations nationwide. Fully insured and ASO clients with 250 or more lives can opt out of this new benefit.

Large Group | CO, IN, KY, MO, OH, WI

Vision exam added to large group medical plans in 2022

To support the total health of our members, Anthem has added an annual vision exam to new and renewing large group medical plans with a January 1, 2022, or later effective date. This addition covers a complete eye exam with dilation and refraction at more than 40,000 eye doctors in 30,000 locations nationwide. Non-Pool clients can opt out of this new benefit. In addition to protecting vision, an

Large Group | CA

UPDATED: Help for members impacted by wildfires in California

We continue to monitor the wildfires in California and how it may be affecting members in various counties. As the situation changes, we are adjusting areas where we are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide needed relief. Please read the latest details we shared with California members on the Better Care Blog story page.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Enhanced LifeSecure Accident Insurance available now

An upgraded LifeSecure Accident Insurance plan launched August 26, 2021. It features increased benefit limits and an accidental death benefit. LifeSecure is an independent company offering complementary benefits promoted by Anthem. Your Individual clients can extend their protection by pairing this plan with their Anthem medical plan. The plan can help with accident-related expenses, including:

Individual | CO

Enhanced LifeSecure Accident Insurance available now

An upgraded LifeSecure Accident Insurance plan launched August 26, 2021. It features extended time to be seen after an accident, increased benefit limits, and an accidental death benefit. LifeSecure is an independent company offering complementary benefits promoted by Anthem. Your Individual clients can extend their protection by pairing this plan with their Anthem medical plan. The plan can hel

Individual | CA

Complete required training by 9/24 to begin quoting October 1

Kentucky is moving from a federally funded marketplace to a state-based marketplace for plan year 2022. To sell through the new marketplace, you must complete Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange (KHBE) training by September 24, 2021. Once completed, youll be able to quote Individual and Small Group business on-exchange beginning 10/1, and submit enrollments beginning 11/1, via Producer Toolbox. Ple

Small Group, Individual | KY

COBRA premium assistance for Individual clients ends September 30

COBRA premium assistance for Individual members ends September 30, 2021. Those impacted can qualify for an SEP by reporting a loss of coverage when applying for Marketplace coverage. The Healthcare.gov COBRA coverage page includes guidance for Individual members when their COBRA premium assistance ends. Please contact your Anthem agent for more information.

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Anthem partners with DBS to reduce HRA paperwork for your clients

Anthem has partnered with Diversified Benefit Services (DBS) in Wisconsin to support seamless health reimbursement account (HRA) administration. We will provide DBS medical claim files to fully insured and self-funded groups for medical deductibles, co-insurance amounts, copays, and prescription drugs. Promote this service with DBS to reduce HRA paperwork for your Anthem clients. Please contact

Large Group, Small Group | WI

Required training now available for state-based marketplace

Maine is moving from a federally funded marketplace to a state-based marketplace for plan year 2022. You must complete the online broker training on CoverME.gov and register by October 15, 2021, to sell through the new marketplace. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services sent a message to brokers on September 3 about the training and registration requirements. If you are registered by O

Individual | ME

Digital chronic disease program reimagines real-time connections

Empire is reimagining what is possible for every moment of health. Were developing ways to give members holistic, empowering support. We are focused on creating meaningful connections through empathetic solutions like our Concierge Care digital program. Its available at no additional cost for clients or their employees. Members diagnosed with Crohns disease, complex cancer, or certain behavioral h

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Digital chronic disease program reimagines real-time connections

Anthem is reimagining what is possible for every moment of health. Were developing ways to give members holistic, empowering support. We are focused on creating meaningful connections through empathetic solutions like our Concierge Care digital program. Its available at no additional cost for clients or their employees. Members diagnosed with Crohns disease, complex cancer, or certain behavioral h

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

IngenioRx’s focus on reducing waste saved clients $13 million last year

As much as 30% of healthcare costs in the United States can be attributed to fraud, waste, and abuse, according to a 2019 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association. IngenioRxs 2020 Drug Trend Report examined two of the most common wasteful practices drug re-labeling and medical device classification as well as the pharmacy benefit managers successful response. Last year, Ingenio

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Empire’s dental PPO expands teledentistry offering

We support teledentistry as a way to reduce time away from work and to provide a simple and effective way to connect members with the care they need. Members can access dental care either in-office or remotely through smartphones, laptops, tablets by accessing websites, video streaming, secure email, or remote monitoring through electronic health records*. Teledentistry improves access to care fo

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem’s dental PPO expands teledentistry offering

We support teledentistry as a way to reduce time away from work and to provide a simple and effective way to connect members with the care they need. Members can access dental care either in-office or remotely through smartphones, laptops, tablets by accessing websites, video streaming, secure email, or remote monitoring through electronic health records*. Teledentistry improves access to care fo

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

2020 MLR rebates will mail by the end of September

We will send 2020 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates to Anthem groups and Individual members in Virginia by the end of September. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare costs rather than overhead. MLR is a ratio of insurance premiums to claims costs, usually expressed as a percentage. We incorrectly

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Vivity expands to include small groups

Vivity, our clinically integrated network of top-ranking health systems, will be available to Small Group in Los Angeles and Orange counties starting January 1, 2022.Vivity is a first-of-its-kind joint venture that brings together Anthem and top-ranked health systems in Southern California. Initially only available for Large Group, Vivity drives value by providing a seamless member experience with

Small Group | CA

Covered California Credit will enable carriers to offer $0 health coverage

Beginning January 1, 2022, Covered California will apply a California Premium Credit of at least $1 per member per month (PMPM) to all Covered California enrollees to cover the premium amounts for elective abortion services. That premium amount cannot be paid with federal premium credits. This premium credit will allow Anthem to offer premiums as low as $0 on individual health coverage for eligibl

Individual | CA

Stephanie Vojicic Named President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri

Anthem has named Stephanie Vojicic as President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience to this role and a commitment to fulfilling our mission of improving the lives and communities we serve, said Morgan Kendrick, President of Anthems West Region Commercial Business. Shes a proven leader, and her in-depth knowledge of the industry will benefit our

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

Download the Broker Plus app to save time and support cancer screenings

Empire will make a donation to support cancer screenings when you download the award-winning Broker Plus app. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant drop in cancer screenings over the past year. As a result, many cancers could be going undiagnosed and untreated. The American Cancer Society predicts that this will result in a drop in cancer diagnoses and a corresponding increase in late-stage

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Download the Broker Plus app to save time and support cancer screenings

Anthem will make a donation to support cancer screenings when you download the award-winning Broker Plus app. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant drop in cancer screenings over the past year. As a result, many cancers could be going undiagnosed and untreated. The American Cancer Society predicts that this will result in a drop in cancer diagnoses and a corresponding increase in late-stage

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Download the Broker Plus app to save time and support cancer screenings

Empire will make a donation to support cancer screenings when you download the award-winning Broker Plus app. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant drop in cancer screenings over the past year. As a result, many cancers could be going undiagnosed and untreated. The American Cancer Society predicts that this will result in a drop in cancer diagnoses and a corresponding increase in late-stage

Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Download the Broker Plus app to save time and support cancer screenings

Anthem will make a donation to support cancer screenings when you download the award-winning Broker Plus app. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant drop in cancer screenings over the past year. As a result, many cancers could be going undiagnosed and untreated. The American Cancer Society predicts that this will result in a drop in cancer diagnoses and a corresponding increase in late-stage

Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Learn about Sydney Health from end to end on September 15

The Sydney Coffee House series explores a different aspect of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This month well provide a complete, end-to-end demonstration. Join us at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, for this half-hour presentation. Well explore all of the features the app has to offer with time for your questions. Youll be ready to help your clients use Sydneys tools and features to fe

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NV, CA

Learn about Sydney Health from end to end on September 15

The Sydney Coffee House series explores a different aspect of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This month well provide a complete, end-to-end demonstration. Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, for this half-hour presentation. Well explore all of the features the app has to offer with time for your questions. Youll be ready to help your clients use Sydneys tools and features to fe

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO

Learn about Sydney Health from end to end on September 15

The Sydney Coffee House series explores a different aspect of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This month well provide a complete, end-to-end demonstration. Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, for this half-hour presentation. Well explore all of the features the app has to offer with time for your questions. Youll be ready to help your clients use Sydneys tools and features to f

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO, WI

Learn about Sydney Health from end to end on September 15

The Sydney Coffee House series explores a different aspect of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This month well provide a complete, end-to-end demonstration. Join us at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, for this half-hour presentation. Well explore all of the features the app has to offer with time for your questions. Youll be ready to help your clients use Sydneys tools and features to f

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CT, IN, KY, ME, NH, OH, VA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Online census enrollments make new small group implementation easier

We value our partnership with you and continue to make it easier to work with us. Weve improved the online census enrollment process to save you time. You no longer need to scan and upload all member applications, just keep them for your files. Here are some tips to use OCE more effectively: Enable editing and content on spreadsheets when prompted Copy and paste your data into spreadsheets

Small Group | NH

We’ve added data support for Empire's Wellbeing Solutions

Wellbeing Solutions (WBS) is an employee wellness program designed to improve members total financial, emotional, physical and social well-being. It helps connect members to care more effectively at all stages of their health journey. Weve added a new value story module to Empires Client Information Insights (CII) Discover to help you track WBS activity, key outcomes and value. Eight value story

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’ve added data support for Anthem’s Wellbeing Solutions

Wellbeing Solutions (WBS) is an employee wellness program designed to improve members total financial, emotional, physical and social well-being. It helps connect members to care more effectively at all stages of their health journey. Weve added a new value story module to Anthems Client Information Insights (CII) Discover to help you track WBS activity, key outcomes and value. Eight value story

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Help protect your clients. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

Anthem Life is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. You

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Help protect your clients. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

Anthem is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. You can

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Help protect your clients. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

Anthem Life is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. You

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Webinar: Navigating the uncertainty of COVID-19

Please join Empire experts as they explore the latest information on COVID-19, including vaccinations, the Delta variant, available resources, and legislative and clinical updates that could impact your clients and your business. When: 4 p.m. ET Thursday, September 9, 2021 Sign up: Register now to reserve a spot and receive calendar notifications. We hope youll join the discussion.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Webinar: Navigating the uncertainty of COVID-19

Please join Anthem experts as they explore the latest information on COVID-19, including vaccinations, the Delta variant, available resources, and legislative and clinical updates that could impact your clients and your business. When: 4 p.m. ET Thursday, September 9, 2021 Sign up: Register now to reserve a spot and receive calendar notifications. We hope youll join the discussion.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

A simpler, more flexible, well-being incentive program

Smart Rewards is our new well-being program with an updated incentives platform that provides your clients with a more stable, simplified, customizable solution. It replaces Anthem Health Rewards. Its an integrated, customizable solution that simplifies setting up and running a successful rewards program for an employers whole population. Weve leveraged our investments in technology to provide a

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

A simpler, more flexible, well-being incentive program

Smart Rewards is our new well-being program with an updated incentives platform that provides your clients with a more stable, simplified, customizable solution. It replaces Anthem Health Rewards. Its an integrated, customizable solution that simplifies setting up and running a successful rewards program for an employers whole population. Weve leveraged our investments in technology to provide a

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Help for Members Impacted by Tropical Depression Ida in New York

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in New York and must leave their homes due to the impacts of Tropical Depression Ida. The changes are in effect September 2, 2021, through October 1, 2021, in the counties of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Join us September 14 for our Virtual Broker Roadshow

Youre invited to experience how were reimagining whats possible for every moment of health. Join us at our 2021 Virtual Broker Roadshow Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Schedule: 9:45 a.m. - Lobby open 10 a.m. to noon -General Session Noon to 12:30 p.m. -Medicare and Senior Well be sharing the latest information on the tools, support, and innovations that make your job easier and your clients

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

UPDATED: Help for members impacted by wildfires in California

We continue to monitor the wildfires in California. As the situation changes, we adjust the areas where we are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide the relief needed by our impacted members. Please read the latest details we shared with California members on the Better Care Blog story page.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

We encourage Large Group employers to go digital and continue doing business with us

We value our partnership with you and want to support your business. To strengthen your clients connection to Empire, we conduct continuous outreach promoting the value of their existing benefits and the Employer Resource Center (ERC). The Employer Resource Center messages direct new and renewing clients to a personalized URL that serves as their digital information hub with Empire resources. O

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We encourage Large Group employers to go digital and continue doing business with us

We value our partnership with you and want to support your business. To strengthen your clients connection to Anthem, we conduct continuous outreach promoting the value of their existing benefits and the Employer Resource Center (ERC). The Employer Resource Center messages direct new and renewing clients to a personalized URL that serves as their digital information hub with Anthem resources. O

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

We are removing preliminary quotes from application process

We are removing preliminary quotes from the Large Group (51 to 99 members) application process so that we can provide faster quotes. We will need all required documents upfront to provide a firm rate. Submit the new Georgia Underwriting Questionnaire and receive a final proposal for Large Groups within two business days. The process is simpler, faster and avoids delays and changes from initial pr

Large Group | GA

Anthem suspends additional authorization requirements to aid Georgia COVID-19 response

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout our communities, we support front-line providers as they provide care to our members. In addition to the proactive steps Anthem has already taken to support care providers and protect our members, associates, and communities against COVID-19, Anthem in Georgia is taking additional measures outlined by the Georgia Department of Insurance inDi

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Online submissions will be processed quicker

We are implementing parallel processing for Small Group ACA online submissions. When we receive online forms for a Small Group sale, our credentialing and enrollment teams will work in parallel.The group will be set up faster and ID cards issued sooner.This does not apply to composite billed groups. You must submit complete, clean online documentation for SG sales. All required forms and documenta

Small Group | NH

Online submissions will be processed quicker

We are implementing parallel processing for Small Group ACA online submissions. When we receive online forms for a Small Group sale, our credentialing and enrollment teams will work in parallel.The group will be set up faster and ID cards issued sooner.This does not apply to composite billed groups. You must submit complete, clean online documentation for SG sales. All required forms and documenta

Small Group | CO, NV, VA

Virtual care is now available 24/7 for no or low cost

We are always working to increase value and improve the well-being of your clients and their employees. Our latest offering includes virtual care options through the Sydney Health app: Access: Members can have a video visit, chat with a doctor, or use the symptom checker anywhere, at any time, from their mobile device. No appointment needed. Affordability: Virtual care doctors are available 24

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Life insurance can protect clients and employees from unexpected income loss

Anthem is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. You can share our new infographic to tell clients abo

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Life insurance can protect clients and employees from unexpected income loss

Anthem Life is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. You can share our new infographic (upstate versi

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Life insurance can protect clients and employees from unexpected income loss

Anthem Life is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. You can share our new infographic to tell client

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

2020 MLR rebates will mail by the end of August

Anthem groups and Individual members in 10 stateswill receive 2020 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. We will mail the rebates by the end of August. This is the second year in a row we mailed the rebates a month earlier than the September 30 deadline. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, GA

2020 MLR rebates will mail in August

Anthem groups and Individual members in 10 stateswill receive 2020 medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates this year. We will mail the rebates by the end of August. This is the second year in a row we mailed the rebates a month earlier than the September 30 deadline. The MLR provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages health plans to spend most of the premium dollars they collect on healthcare

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Promotion for paperless communications starts this month

Were starting our annual effort to encourage members to use paperless communication soon. Its a proactive way to encourage real-time connections with our members. Paperless communication is a simpler, more effective way for members to receive important information from us. We send email alerts when theres new information, such as an EOB or a benefit update. They can then review the details on our

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, ME, MO, NH, NV, WI

Promotion for paperless billing starts in August

Were starting our annual effort to encourage members to use paperless billing. Its a proactive way to encourage real-time connections with our members. Paperless communication is a simpler, more effective way for members to receive important information from us. We send email alerts when a members monthly bill is due, and they are able to log in and make their payment on our mobile app or at anth

Individual | CT, IN, KY, OH, VA, GA

Promotion for paperless billing starts in August

Were starting our annual effort to encourage members to use paperless billing. Its a proactive way to encourage real-time connections with our members. Paperless communication is a simpler, more effective way for members to receive important information from us. We send email alerts when a members monthly bill is due, and they are able to log in and make their payment on our mobile app or at empi

Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Promotion for paperless billing starts in August

Were starting our annual effort to encourage members to use paperless billing. Its a proactive way to encourage real-time connections with our members. Paperless communication is a simpler, more effective way for members to receive important information from us. We send email alerts when a members monthly bill is due, and they are able to log in and make their payment on our mobile app or at anth

Individual | CA

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without employer health coverage. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anthem Enhanced Choice is ava

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | IN, KY, MO, OH, WI

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without employer health coverage. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anthem Enhanced Choice is ava

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | GA

Required training now available for state-based marketplace

Kentucky is moving from a federally funded marketplace to a state-based marketplace for plan year 2022. To sell through the new marketplace, you must complete Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange (KHBE) training by September 24, 2021. KHBE has provided an agent welcome packet that explains the training process. Please contact your Anthem representative for more information.

Individual | KY

New agreement with Trinity Health System extends access through 2025

We notified you last month that our previous agreement with Trinity Health System ended August 1. We have reached a new agreement that will assure continued access to affordable healthcare at Trinity Health hospitals, physicians, and affiliated care providers through 2025. We will continue our collaborative work to serve the community and look for innovative ways to help solve challenges together.

Large Group, Small Group | OH

Tech Talk: Sydney Preferred offers employers a more connected digital experience

Sydney Preferred is a new, premium version of Sydney Health, available for employers with 1,000 or more employees. Its a fully integrated benefit engagement solution delivering a single, trusted digital experience. Its designed to proactively improve health outcomes and lower costs for employers entire population not just Anthem members. It provides guided personalization that draws employees in

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Tech Talk: Sydney Preferred offers employers a more connected digital experience

Sydney Preferred is a new, premium version of Sydney Health, available for employers with 1,000 or more employees. Its a fully integrated benefit engagement solution delivering a single, trusted digital experience. Its designed to proactively improve health outcomes and lower costs for employers entire population not just Empire members. It provides guided personalization that draws employees in

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

The Consolidated Appropriations Act: Impact to Member ID Cards

Because our clients are making final decisions on member ID cards, it is important to ensure they are informed about the impact of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) on member ID cards issued for plan years beginning January 1, 2022, and after. To ensure members know where to access current information about their benefits, we will add verbiage to our ID cards advising the member where o

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Help for members impacted by wildfires in California

We are making temporary changes to health plan benefits to provide relief for members who live in certain areas of California impacted by wildfires. Specifically, relaxed guidelines are in effect for members who reside in Alpine, Butte, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Tehama, Trinity, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties in California and who must temporarily leave their home due to the wildfire emergenc

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Individual SEP ends August 15

The Individual Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through Nevada Health Link ends August 15. This is your last opportunity to enroll clients in low-cost coverage until open enrollment begins in November. Visit Anthem Broker Hub for access to Individual ACA materials, pharmacy, dental and vision information, and educational videos you can share with your clients to help them with their enrollment dec

Individual | NV

Individual SEP ends August 15

The Individual Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through Connect for Health Colorado ends August 15. This is your last opportunity to enroll clients in low-cost coverage until open enrollment begins in November. Visit Anthem Broker Hub for access to Individual ACA materials, pharmacy, dental and vision information, and educational videos you can share with your clients to help them with their enrol

Individual | CO

Individual SEP ends August 15

The Individual Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for states on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace ends August 15. This is your last opportunity to enroll clients in low-cost coverage until open enrollment begins in November. Visit Anthem Broker Hub for access to Individual ACA materials, pharmacy, dental and vision information, and educational videos you can share with your clients to help them

Individual | IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’re simplifying the evidence of insurability process for group life

As we reimagine how to make our clients benefit administration easier, were simplifying how members receive Evidence of Insurability forms for most large group clients. When members need to submit information, Empires Medical Evidence Underwriting department will now send the forms directly to them. Clients will no longer need to provide Evidence of Insurability forms to their employees. This chan

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re simplifying the evidence of insurability process for group life

As we reimagine how to make our clients benefit administration easier, were simplifying how members receive Evidence of Insurability forms for most large group clients. When members need to submit information, Anthems Medical Evidence Underwriting department will now send the forms directly to them. Clients will no longer need to provide Evidence of Insurability forms to their employees. This chan

Large Group | CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI, GA

New 6-week online coaching program helps members manage back pain

Were reimagining what is possible for every moment of health, including how we can help members manage back pain. Back pain is a common and costly problem, and a leading cause of disability.1 Members can face extensive treatment that can increase costs for them and for your clients. Chronic cases can also lower workplace productivity. The Anthem Back Pain Guide program can help reduce the risk

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, OH, GA

Anthem inviting members to join grievance committee

We are looking for members to join our committee to review grievances and appeals submitted by fellow Anthem members. The grievance committee helps us provide empathetic solutions for our members. Committee volunteers can help us reimagine what is possible for every moment of health. Well send members an email invitation on August 10. The email will include an application form with screening ques

Large Group | WI

Life insurance is a key part of an employee's overall financial wellness

Anthem Life is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. You can share our monthly infographic to tell cl

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Life insurance is a key part of an employee's overall financial wellness

Anthem Blue Cross is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. You can share our monthly infographic to t

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Life insurance is a key part of an employee's overall financial wellness

Anthem Life is participating in the year-long Help Protect Our Families campaign to tell consumers about the need for life insurance. The Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA) and six other trade associations are sponsoring this campaign to help educate the estimated 60 million Americans who are underinsured or have none at all. If you are an upstate NY Broker, you can share

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without health coverage who dont qualify for subsidies. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anthe

Individual | IN, KY, MO, OH, WI

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without health coverage who dont qualify for subsidies. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anthe

Individual | GA

GeoBlue offers sales opportunity for travelers

As world travel opens back up, you can make sure your ACA clients have the coverage they need. Most ACA plans do not include international coverage. You can offer an international health plan that covers gaps such as medically necessary evacuation and COVID testing and treatment. GeoBlue, our international health insurance partner, can provide the support they need if they get sick or hurt outs

Individual | CO

Join us August 18, 2021, for the Sydney Coffee House series

The new Sydney Coffee House series explores a specific feature of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This months session will focus on how Sydney can help your clients find the best provider solution for their needs and those providers who align with the cost structurea win-win for your clients and their employees.​ Join us at 11:30 a.m. ET on August 18, 2021.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Join us August 18, 2021, for the Sydney Coffee House series

The new Sydney Coffee House series explores a specific feature of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This months session will focus on how Sydney can help your clients find the best provider solution for their needs and those providers who align with the cost structurea win-win for your clients and their employees.​ Join us at 11:30 a.m. on August 18, 2021.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Join us August 18, 2021, for the Sydney Coffee House series

The new Sydney Coffee House series explores a specific feature of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This months session will focus on how Sydney can help your clients find the best provider solution for their needs and those providers who align with the cost structurea win-win for your clients and their employees.​ Join us at 8:30 a.m.PT on August 18, 2021.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

We’ll send annual MLR survey to employers soon

Anthem pays annual rebates to Fully Insured groups when their medical loss ratio (MLR) is less than 85% for Large Groups or 80% for Small Groups and Individuals. Each year, we contact impacted groups to verify group size. We use that information to distribute accurate rebates. This year, we will ask for 2020 group size for distribution of MLR rebates in 2022. We appreciate your partnership and tr

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, VA, WI, GA

Broker Satisfaction Survey - It’s not about us, it’s all about you

Were working to connect with you in meaningful and effective ways. We recently surveyed brokers to see how were doing and how we can do better. The survey results show that were headed in the right direction. Your feedback helps reveal opportunities and inspires us to find new ways to be easier to work with. We kept our ears open, heard your needs and stayed focused on being the trusted partner y

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Broker Satisfaction Survey - It’s not about us, it’s all about you

Were working to connect with you in meaningful and effective ways. We recently surveyed brokers to see how were doing and how we can do better. The survey results show that were headed in the right direction. Your feedback helps reveal opportunities and inspires us to find new ways to be easier to work with. We kept our ears open, heard your needs and stayed focused on being the trusted partner y

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Broker Satisfaction Survey - It’s not about us, it’s all about you

Were working to connect with you in meaningful and effective ways. We recently surveyed brokers to see how were doing and how we can do better. The survey results show that were headed in the right direction. Your feedback helps reveal opportunities and inspires us to find new ways to be easier to work with. We kept our ears open, heard your needs and stayed focused on being the trusted partner

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Additional Option for Sex/Gender Added

To provide empathetic solutions and proactive support to all members, Empire will add a non-binary birth-sex selection to our membership and enrollment process. Starting September 1, 2021, employers and brokers can enter U in the birth sex field via Electronic Enrollment Transmission (EET). Paper applications are not being changed at this time. The new choice of U does not denote the members ge

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Additional Option for Sex/Gender Added

To provide empathetic solutions and proactive support to all members, Anthem will add a non-binary birth-sex selection to our membership and enrollment process. Starting September 1, 2021, employers and brokers can enter U in the birth sex field via Electronic Enrollment Transmission (EET). Paper applications are not being changed at this time. The new choice of U does not denote the members ge

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

GeoBlue offers sales opportunity for travelers

As world travel opens back up, you can make sure your ACA clients have the coverage they need. Most ACA plans do not include international coverage. You can offer an international health plan that covers gaps such as medically necessary evacuation and COVID testing and treatment. GeoBlue, our international health insurance partner, can provide the support they need if they get sick or hurt outs

Individual | NV

GeoBlue offers sales opportunity for travelers

As world travel opens back up, you can make sure your ACA clients have the coverage they need. Most ACA plans do not include international coverage. You can offer an international health plan that covers gaps such as medically necessary evacuation and COVID testing and treatment. GeoBlue, our international health insurance partner, can provide the support they need if they get sick or hurt outsid

Individual | NV

We changed CII Discover report methods

As we look for innovative ways to simplify your work, weve made a change to help you analyze data. CII Discover now provides a consistent reporting methodology for Self-Insured and some Fully Insured group accounts. CII Discover users will see a matched runout period to ensure consistency among incurred data views for each time period. The change took effect July 7, 2021, with the May paid clai

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

We changed CII Discover report methods

As we look for innovative ways to simplify your work, weve made a change to help you analyze data. CII Discover now provides a consistent reporting methodology for Self-Insured and some Fully Insured group accounts. CII Discover users will see a matched runout period to ensure consistency among incurred data views for each time period. The change took effect July 7, 2021, with the May paid claims

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Large Group Marketing resources are moving to Empire Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Large Group Broker Resources site

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Large Group Marketing resources are moving to Empire Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Large Group Broker Resources site

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Large Group marketing resources are moving to Anthem Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Large Group Broker Resources site

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Large Group marketing resources are moving to Anthem Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Large Group Broker Resources site

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Small Group Marketing resources are moving to Empire Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Small Group broker resources site,

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Small Group Marketing resources are moving to Empire Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Small Group broker resources site,

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Small Group marketing resources are moving to Anthem Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Small Group broker resources site,

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Small Group marketing resources are moving to Anthem Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Small Group broker resources site,

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Individual marketing resources are moving to Anthem Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Individual broker resources site,

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Individual marketing resources are moving to Anthem Broker Hub

As we announced on July 8, Anthem is launching a brand-new Broker Hub that will make doing business with us quicker and easier. The site is now live and ready to use. Weve gathered the resources you need to sell Individual, Small Group, and Large Group business and put them all in one place, so you can find what you need fast. Broker Hub is replacing the existing Individual broker resources site,

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Anthem supports hunger relief and mental health

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation provided $500,000 in support of Southeast Missouri Food Bank, Aging Ahead and DOORWAYS over the summer. The support of the food bank and Aging Ahead will bring more food to those facing hunger in southeast Missouri and St. Louis. Nearly one in six people in Missouri do not have reliable access to healthy food, according to data from Anthems Close

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | MO

Latest information on recent and pending FDA approvals

New research and technology are bringing innovative medicines to market. IngenioRxs experts are tracking the development and approval of new treatments to keep you informed. The Q2 updates of our quarterly reports focus on recent and pending FDA approvals. DrugInsights lists recent approvals. The Drug and Biologic Pipeline Update analyzes drugs and therapeutics in development and looks at e

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

2020 IngenioRx Drug Trend Report is out

IngenioRx published its 2020 Drug Trend Report on July 15, 2021. The report is divided into three parts: Taking a Total View Specialty Supplement Reimagining Whats Possible at Every Step of Health The report is our most anticipated publication of each year. It tracks commercial trend. In spite of a challenging year, IngenioRx achieved negative drug trends in both pharmacy-only and integ

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New SMART and FARM online quote and enrollment tool

Our online quoting and enrollment tool on the Producer Toolbox will be available this month to quote and enroll ACA medical and specialty plans, Georgia Chamber SMART plan (SMART), and Georgia FARM Bureau Health Care plan (FARM). This change will provide: More transparency for new group quotes and enrollment Ability to upload any census format Quicker delivery of member ID cards Use our

Small Group | GA

New custom Large Group website simplifies Open Enrollment

Customized Open Enrollment sites make enrollment easy for your clients. They provide information based on each clients plans and employee population. The sites put all enrollment materials for your Large Group clients in one place. They also allow you to provide a consistent, simple, Open Enrollment experience for all your Large Group clients. This new digital resource offers personalized guida

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

How IngenioRx moved millions of members to a new pharmacy benefit manager

In 2019, we created IngenioRx to make more meaningful connections with our members and help improve outcomes. Through the use of innovative technology, we created a new model of pharmacy care that considers each members needs and helps to control costs. What followed was an unprecedented transition of millions of members, involving more than 25,000 plan designs. Learn more in this case study tha

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Vision ACA auto quotes start with September renewals

We will provide vision auto quotes for ACA business that dont have those plans, beginning with September 2021 renewals. ACA groups with more than two medical enrolled subscribers but no vision plan will automatically see five auto quote options for the plans they dont have included with their medical renewal. We want to make it easy for groups to choose an Empire vision plan. If they are interest

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Vision ACA auto quotes start with September renewals

We will provide vision auto quotes for ACA business that dont have those plans, beginning with September 2021 renewals. ACA groups with more than two medical enrolled subscribers but no vision plan will automatically see five auto quote options for the plans they dont have included with their medical renewal. We want to make it easy for groups to choose an Anthem vision plan. If they are interest

Small Group | CT, IN, KY, OH, VA

Vision and dental ACA auto quotes start with September renewals

We will provide dental and vision auto quotes for ACA groups that dont have those plans, beginning with September 2021 renewals. ACA groups who have medical but not dental or vision will automatically see up to five auto quote options for the plans they dont have included with their medical renewal. Well provide vision quotes for groups with two or more medical enrolled subscribers. Well provide d

Small Group | ME, NV, WI

Vision and dental ACA auto quotes start with September renewals

We will provide dental and vision auto quotes for ACA groups that dont have those plans, beginning with September 2021 renewals. ACA groups who have medical but not dental or vision will automatically see up to five auto quote options for the plans they dont have included with their medical renewal. Well provide vision quotes for groups with two or more medical enrolled subscribers. Well provide d

Small Group | CO

Vision and dental ACA auto quotes start with September renewals

We will provide dental and vision auto quotes for ACA groups that dont have those plans, beginning with September 2021 renewals. ACA groups who have medical but not dental or vision will automatically see up to five auto quote options for the plans they dont have included with their medical renewal. Well provide vision quotes for groups with two or more medical enrolled subscribers. Well provide d

Small Group | MO, CA, GA

Coming soon: An easier way to get marketing materials

Were days away from launching the site that will make selling Empire even easier. Empire Broker Hub goes live Monday, July 12, 2021. It will replace Your Time Matters for Small Group sales and the Large Group marketing resource sites. The new site will help you find marketing materials faster with: Keyword search Filtering by state, segment, and product type One-click downloading and sharin

Large Group, Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Coming soon: An easier way to get marketing materials

Were days away from launching the site that will make selling Anthem even easier. Anthem Broker Hub goes live Monday, July 12, 2021. It will replace Your Time Matters for Small Group sales, IndividualBrokers.com for Individual sales, and the Large Group marketing resource sites. The new site will help you find marketing materials faster with: Keyword search Filtering by state, segment, and p

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Join us July 14 to learn how digital solutions lower costs and improve outcomes

Sydney Coffee House is a monthly chance to learn about our Sydney suite of apps. The next session is Wednesday, July 14. Mark your calendar now to join us at 11:30 a.m. (ET) for a 30-minute coffee break to learn more about how Empire member digital solutions are driving down costs and improving member outcomes. For upstate NY brokers For downstate NY brokers

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Join us July 14 to learn how digital solutions lower costs and improve outcomes

Sydney Coffee House is a monthly chance to learn about our Sydney suite of apps. The next session is Wednesday, July 14. Mark your calendar now to join us at 11:30 a.m. (ET) for a 30-minute coffee break to learn more about how Anthem member digital solutions are driving down costs and improving member outcomes.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Join us July 14 to learn how digital solutions lower costs and improve outcomes

Sydney Coffee House is a monthly chance to learn about our Sydney suite of apps. The next session is Wednesday, July 14. Mark your calendar now to join us at 8:30 a.m. (PT) for a 30-minute coffee break to learn more about how Anthem member digital solutions are driving down costs and improving member outcomes.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Hendricks County Brownsburg Hospital now in plans’ network

Weve reached an agreement with Hendricks County Hospital to add their Brownsburg location to our networks. We want to help members get the right care at the right time. All Brownsburg Hospital services and healthcare providers are now in Anthem Large Group plans networks. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

Large Group | IN

VA residents: Last chance to register for July virtual CE

Dont miss out on your chance to earn eight hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits at no charge with our July virtual training for Virginia resident agents only. You must register in advance to receive credit. Eight hours of CE will be split into two webinars: Tuesday, July 13 Session 1 (Life and Health) - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virginia Medicaid Update (course #221628) 8:30 to 9:30 a

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Give your Small Group clients more options with Anthem Balanced Funding

Anthem Balanced Funding plans offer your Small Group clients in Northern California predictable monthly costs and potential for money back when their claims are low. ABF plans are available in Regions 1 through 12 and Region 14 for groups with 20 to 100 enrolled members. The plans protect your clients with: Stop-loss risk protection from large claims. No deficit carryforward: They wont have

Small Group | CA

Large Group acquisition campaigns roll out in late June and July

We have three marketing campaigns targeting prospective employers that have just hit the market. As we emerge from a year unlike any other, Empire is on a mission to reimagine health for every moment in a persons life. Our campaigns will show group prospects how we strive to improve healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy creating solutions that are not only cost-efficient, but hu

Large Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Large Group acquisition campaigns roll out in late June and July

We have three marketing campaigns targeting prospective employers that have just hit the market. As we emerge from a year unlike any other, Anthem is on a mission to reimagine health for every moment in a persons life. Our campaigns will show group prospects how we strive to improve healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy creating solutions that are not only cost-efficient, but hu

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Large Group acquisition campaigns roll out in late June and July

We have three marketing campaigns targeting prospective employers that have just hit the market. As we emerge from a year unlike any other, Anthem is on a mission to reimagine health for every moment in a persons life. Our campaigns will show group prospects how we strive to improve healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy creating solutions that are not only cost-efficient, but hu

Large Group | CA

We’re using social media to promote digital ID cards

We are launching an eight-week paid social media campaign to drive digital ID card adoption and increase member registrations, email capture, and Sydney Health downloads. Starting in July well target Small Group and Large Group members with an email address on file who have not opted in for digital ID cards. Well use still and video advertisements on Facebook and Instagram that promote the conven

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Clients who qualify for unemployment in 2021 can begin seeing savings in August

Consumers who received or were approved to receive unemployment compensation for any week in 2021 can take advantage of new savings on health coverage beginning July 1, 2021. They are eligible for additional premium tax credits and cost sharing reductions at the same level as those with a household income no greater than 133% of the Federal Poverty Level. Existing enrollees who received or were a

Individual | IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, VA, WI, GA

We’re mailing non-registered members to encourage account registration

Well send a mailer to Individual, Small Group and Large Group members in mid July. Our goal is to encourage account registration on Empire.com or the Sydney Health mobile app. The secondary goal is for members to choose paperless communication. The mailer will also feature a special text code to encourage members to download Sydney Health. We are working to improve outcomes through technology. P

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re mailing non-registered members to encourage account registration

Well send a mailer to Individual, Small Group and Large Group members in mid July. Our goal is to encourage account registration on anthem.com or the Sydney Health mobile app. The secondary goal is for members to choose paperless communication. The mailer will also feature a special text code to encourage members to download Sydney Health. We are working to improve outcomes through technology. P

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without health coverage who dont qualify for subsidies. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anyone

Individual | GA

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without health coverage who dont qualify for subsidies. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anyone

Individual | OH

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without health coverage who dont qualify for subsidies. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anyone

Individual | WI

Anthem Enhanced Choice: A new kind of coverage for Individual consumers

More than 12 percent of Americans do not have health insurance, even with available Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, according to the CDC. Anthem Enhanced Choice can offer a budget-friendly solution for customers without health coverage who dont qualify for subsidies. Its a medically underwritten Individual health plan that provides coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and more. Anyone

Individual | IN, KY, MO

New ARP state continuation changes for groups with less than 20 employees

In late May, we told you and your Small Group employers about requirements involving individuals who are on state health continuation because they lost group health coverage because of termination of employment or reduction in hours. The American Rescue Plan provides these individuals with a 100% premium subsidy for continuation from April 1 through September 30, 2021. Some details about these re

Small Group | KY

New ARP state continuation changes for groups with less than 20 employees

In late May, we told you and your Small Group employers about requirements involving individuals who are on state health continuation because they lost group health coverage because of termination of employment or reduction in hours. The American Rescue Plan provides these individuals with a 100% premium subsidy for continuation from April 1 through September 30, 2021. Some details about these re

Small Group | CA

New ARP state continuation changes for groups with less than 20 employees

In late May, we told you and your Small Group employers about requirements involving individuals who are on state health continuation because they lost group health coverage because of termination of employment or reduction in hours. The American Rescue Plan provides these individuals with a 100% premium subsidy for continuation from April 1 through September 30, 2021. Your employer groups are

Small Group | ME, NH

New ARP state continuation changes for groups with less than 20 employees

In late May, we told you and your Small Group employers about requirements involving individuals who are on state health continuation because they lost group health coverage because of termination of employment or reduction in hours. The American Rescue Plan provides these individuals with a 100% premium subsidy for continuation from April 1 through September 30, 2021. Some details about these re

Small Group | CO

New ARP state continuation changes for groups with less than 20 employees

In late May, we told you and your Small Group employers about requirements involving individuals who are on state health continuation because they lost group health coverage because of termination of employment or reduction in hours. The American Rescue Plan provides these individuals with a 100% premium subsidy for continuation from April 1 through September 30, 2021. Some details about these re

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New ARP state continuation changes for groups with less than 20 employees

In late May, we told you and your Small Group employers about requirements involving individuals who are on state health continuation because they lost group health coverage because of termination of employment or reduction in hours. The American Rescue Plan provides these individuals with a 100% premium subsidy for continuation from April 1 through September 30, 2021. Some details about these re

Small Group | CT, MO, OH, VA, WI, GA

Covered California adding unemployment insurance benefit for eligible individuals

Anyone who has received at least one week of unemployment insurance (UI) compensation in 2021 will be eligible for a special premium tax credit under the American Rescue Plan. Covered California is adding the UI benefit automatically for qualifying members enrolled in a plan on the Exchange starting June 21, 2021. Covered California will add the additional subsidies to any existing members who ha

Individual | CA

OrthoIndy joins HealthSync network

OrthoIndy has joined the HealthSync network. The group has 10 locations in the Indianapolis area, as well as clinics in Greencastle and Lafayette. OrthoIndy is the type of provider we had in mind when HealthSync was created two years ago in Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana President Beth Keyser said. They have a well-earned reputation as a leader in orthopedic care that provi

Large Group |

ARP unemployment rule creates sales opportunity

The American Rescue Plan created a special premium tax credit provision for anyone who has received at least one week of unemployment insurance (UI) compensation in 2021. Individuals who receive UI benefits may be eligible for maximum ACA subsidies, including paying as little as a $0 monthly premium for a Silver on-Exchange plan. Weve created an email template you can use to share this message wi

Individual | CO, IN, KY, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

ARP unemployment rule creates sales opportunity

The American Rescue Plan created a special premium tax credit provision for anyone who has received at least one week of unemployment insurance (UI) compensation in 2021. Individuals who receive UI benefits may be eligible for maximum ACA subsidies, including paying as little as a $1 monthly premium for a Silver on-Exchange plan. Weve created an email template you can use to share this message wi

Individual | CT, ME, CA

We’re stopping eBill for Individual members

Were no longer offering eBill as a payment option for Individual plans. We will begin sending paper bills to members currently on eBill with the July billing cycle. This affects members with legacy plans. We are notifying those members of the change. They will have option to sign up for automatic withdrawal, pay online or by check with their payment coupon, or call Member Services to make a payme

Individual | IN, KY, MO, OH, WI

U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act originally enacted by Congress in 2010

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) today, leaving in place the provisions of the law enacted by Congress in 2010. Empire looks forward to continuing to serve our individual and family members. We also appreciate our broker partners for their dedication to the individual and family clients they serve.

Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act originally enacted by Congress in 2010

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) today, leaving in place the provisions of the law enacted by Congress in 2010. Anthem looks forward to continuing to serve our individual and family members. We also appreciate our broker partners for their dedication to the individual and family clients they serve.

Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA

Renewing medical Small Groups will receive dental and vision quotes

Were launching a new automated program Friday, June 18, for groups renewing in September or later. Well place dental and vision quotes in renewal packets for Colorado Small Groups with at least five subscribers if they are not enrolled in those plans with Anthem. We will quote selected dental or vision plans. The Anthem Connect team can quote other dental and vision plans if your client would lik

Small Group | CO

VA residents: Have you registered yet for our July virtual CE?

Dont miss out on your chance to earn eight hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits at no charge with our July virtual training for Virginia resident agents only. You must register in advance to receive credit. Eight hours of CE will be split into two webinars: Tuesday, July 13 Session 1 (Life and Health) - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virginia Medicaid Update (course #221628) 8:30 to 9:30 a.m

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | VA

Don't miss our June 17 State of the Nation's Mental Health webinar

Join us for a virtual discussion on Thursday, June 17 as experts share important insights from Anthem, Inc.s inaugural State of the Nations Mental Health report which reveals implications of the recent pandemic on long-term mental health. The webinar will provide a national context to help healthcare organizations and other stakeholders make decisions at the local level. Learn about the populatio

Large Group, Small Group | CA

Don't miss our June 17 State of the Nation's Mental Health webinar

Join us for a virtual discussion on Thursday, June 17 as experts share important insights from Anthem, Inc.s inaugural State of the Nations Mental Health report which reveals implications of the recent pandemic on long-term mental health. The webinar will provide a national context to help healthcare organizations and other stakeholders make decisions at the local level. Learn about the populatio

Large Group, Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

Join us June 23 for the Sydney Coffee House series

The new Sydney Coffee House series explores a specific feature of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This months session series will focus on how Sydney can help your clients manage their unique health challenges with the My Health Dashboard. Join us at 8:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CA

Join us June 23 for the Sydney Coffee House series

The new Sydney Coffee House series explores a specific feature of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This months session series will focus on how Sydney can help your clients manage their unique health challenges with the My Health Dashboard. Join us at 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA

Join us June 23 for the Sydney Coffee House series

The new Sydney Coffee House series explores a specific feature of the Sydney suite of apps each month. This months session series will focus on how Sydney can help your clients manage their unique health challenges with the My Health Dashboard. Register now to join us at 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 23, 2021: For upstate NY brokers For downstate NY brokers

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

We’re telling off-exchange members that new ARP subsidies may lower health plan costs

In coordination with the Colorado Department of Insurance, we are sending letters to off-exchange members of our Colorado plans, including grandfathered membership. It explains how the American Rescue Plan (ARP) may help pay for health plans available through Connect for Health Colorado, even for members who were not eligible in the past. We tell them they may be able to move to a similar plan on

Individual | CO

SmartShopper program unavailable for fully insured groups

We withdrew SmartShopper for fully insured Small Groups on June 1, 2021. Our current provider contracting language does not allow us to offer the program to those groups in Missouri at this time. This does not affect the Missouri Chamber Benefit Plan which will keep the program in place. Please contact your Anthem representative for more information.

Small Group | MO

June 15 webinar: American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) offers more affordable options and enrollment opportunities for your Individual and Small Group clients. Please join us on Tuesday, June 15 to learn more about the American Rescue Plan so you can take advantage of this new selling opportunity and help your clients save money. What: American Rescue Plan webinar For:Brokers and Small Group employers Date: Tuesday, Ju

Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

June 15 webinar: American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) offers more affordable options and enrollment opportunities for your Individual and Small Group clients. Please join us on Tuesday, June 15 to learn more about American Rescue Plan subsidies so you can take advantage of this new selling opportunity and help your clients save money. What: American Rescue Plan webinar For:Brokers and Small Group employers Date: Tuesd

Small Group, Individual | CA

Updated ARP resource guide explains impact on Individual clients

Weve updated our American Rescue Plan (ARP) resource guide to help you understand how the plan will affect your existing Individual clients and offer opportunities to enroll new ones. The guide shares important information about: Enhanced premium tax credits for states on the federal Exchange Transfer of deductible and out-of-pocket maximum accumulators COBRA provisions The federal Special E

Individual | IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, OH, WI, GA

Updated ARP resource guide explains impact on Individual clients

Weve updated our American Rescue Plan (ARP) resource guide to help you understand how the plan will affect your existing Individual clients and offer opportunities to enroll new ones. The guide shares important information about: Enhanced premium tax credits for states on the federal Exchange Transfer of deductible and out-of-pocket maximum accumulators COBRA provisions The federal Special E

Individual | VA

Updated ARP resource guide explains impact on Individual clients

Weve updated our American Rescue Plan (ARP) resource guide to help you understand how the plan will affect your existing Individual clients and offer opportunities to enroll new ones. The guide shares important information about: Enhanced premium tax credits for state-based exchanges Transfer of deductible and out-of-pocket maximum accumulators COBRA provisions Your states Special Enrollment

Individual | CO, CT, NV

Updated ARP resource guide explains impact on Individual clients

Weve updated our American Rescue Plan (ARP) resource guide to help you understand how the plan will affect your existing Individual clients and offer opportunities to enroll new ones. The guide shares important information about: Enhanced premium tax credits offered through Covered California Transfer of deductible and out-of-pocket maximum accumulators COBRA provisions Your states Special E

Individual | CA

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital joins Pathway Network

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital joins Anthems Pathway Network June 1, 2021. The network serves members in the Individual health insurance marketplace. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire President Lisa Guertin said the addition offers southwestern New Hampshire residents new healthcare options. Expanded subsidies offered during the special enrollment period through August 15 make pla

Individual | NH

New infographic shows impact of pandemic on mental health

Behavioral health is an essential element of whole health. And we believe a comprehensive approach is needed to improve health in all forms. Effectively identifying and treating behavioral health concerns requires addressing the many factors both medical and non-medical that influence our health. Our new Behavioral Health infographic shows how peoples behavioral health got notably worse during

Large Group, Small Group, Individual | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, VA, WI, CA, GA, NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

New Small Group Life and Disability options

Our updated Life and Disability contracts give clients more options to create a benefit program that meets their employees needs. They will be available for Small Groups effective July 1, 2021 and later. New or updated Life provisions include living benefits, life wavier of premium, and ADD exposure and disappearance benefit. New or updated Disability provisions include the following for short-t

Small Group | CA

New Large Group Life and Disability options

Our updated Life and Disability contracts give clients more options to provide a benefit program that meets their employees needs. They will be available for Large Groups effective July 1, 2021 and later. New or updated Life provisions include continuity language, living benefits, and life waiver of premium. New or updated Disability provisions include: For short-term disability: standard

Large Group | CA

New Large Group Life and Disability options

Our new Life and Disability options give clients updated features, improved flexibility, and clearer language to help make benefits easier to understand. The new contracts provide more options for clients to create the Life and Disability program that meets their employees needs. They are available for Large Groups effective July 1, 2021 and later. New or updated Life provisions include updated c

Large Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a personalized website created exclusively for each of your Small Group clients. It replaces the Small Group onboarding site. The ERC makes it easy to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from Empire. It gathers together plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from th

Small Group | NY-DOWNSTATE, NY-UPSTATE

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a personalized website created exclusively for each of your Small Group clients. It replaces the Small Group onboarding site. The ERC makes it easy to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from Anthem. It gathers together plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from th

Small Group | CO, CT, IN, KY, ME, MO, NH, NV, OH, WI, GA

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a personalized website created exclusively for each of your Small Group clients. It replaces the Small Group onboarding site. The ERC makes it easy to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from Anthem. It gathers together plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from th

Small Group | VA

A personalized website makes it easy for Small Groups to manage benefits

The Employer Resource Center (ERC) is a personalized website created exclusively for each of your Small Group clients. It replaces the Small Group onboarding site. The ERC makes it easy to find materials and resources about the products theyve purchased from Anthem. It gathers together plan information and resources your clients need to help their employees stay healthy and obtain the most from th

Small Group | CA

Anthem will issue additional MLR rebates to Nevada Small Groups

Small Groups in Nevada will receive incremental medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates as a correction to rebates issued for the 2018 plan year. Anthem will issue the rebates by May 31, 2021. Nevada Small Group rebates We recently reviewed previously paid rebates and identified $32,172 in additional MLR rebates that we should have included in 2018 rebate checks issued to Nevada Small Group customers

Small Group | NV

Anthem will issue additional MLR rebates to Wisconsin Individual HMO members