Anthem California

Anthem Blue Cross Rate Update, April 2022

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

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: County of Santa Clara

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

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: Optum-Beaver Medical Group

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

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: Huntington Memorial Hospital

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce that Huntington Memorial Hospital has rescinded its notice of termination.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

Anthem Blue Cross Network Update: Eisenhower Medical Center

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to announce that Eisenhower Medical Center’s notice of termination, comprising the below-listed entities, has been rescinded.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

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

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

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

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

Anthem Blue Cross of CA 2022 Anniversary Month Changes

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

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

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

Anthem Blue Cross of California Provider Termination: Prime Healthcare Hospitals

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

Anthem Blue Cross of California Announces Premium Deferral Option

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

Anthem Blue Cross of California Special Enrollment Tips

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