Anthem California

Anthem Blue Cross Updates Policy for Anniversary Date Change

Beginning February 1, 2019, Anthem Blue Cross will update their policy for anniversary date changes. An anniversary change can be made once in a 12-month period. New rates and benefits will apply. An...

DaVita Rescinds Contract Termination with Anthem Blue Cross

DaVita Health Plan of California (also known as DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan, Inc.) rescinded its notice of termination with Anthem Blue Cross. The rescission includes Commercial HMO, PPO, Medicare...

Anthem Helps Residents Impacted by California Wildfires

Anthem Blue Cross is revising their medical and pharmacy guidelines to help members impacted by the wildfires in Butte, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties. Anthem is also offering their EAP and telehea...

Carriers Respond to California Fires

Due to the wildfires in California, Anthem Blue Cross is extending their contract with Enloe Medical Center. Also, Blue Shield of California is reaching out to members to ensure access to care. Ant...

Contract Between Anthem Blue Cross and Enloe Medical Center Terminates

The contract between Anthem Blue Cross and Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA has terminated effective November 1, 2018. After several months of negotiations, the two parties were unable to reach an ag...

Anthem Blue Cross Renews Agreement with Redlands Community Hospital

Anthem Blue Cross has renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement with Redlands Community Hospital in the City of Redlands in San Bernardino County. The fully executed multi-year contract is effective...

Anthem Blue Cross Unveils Q1 2019 Rates and Significant Plan Updates

Anthem Blue Cross Q1 2019 plans are now available for quoting with slight rate increases across all regions. The following is a summary of significant changes that Anthem Blue Cross is making to be mo...

Contract Negotiations Continue Between Anthem Blue Cross and Enloe Medical Center

Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA and Anthem Blue Cross are in contract negotiations. Their contract is set to renew or expire on November 1, 2018. If Anthem and Enloe don’t reach an agreement, Anthem...

Anthem Blue Cross Issues MLR Rebates

Anthem Blue Cross is issuing rebate checks to certain employers in accordance with medical loss ratio (MLR) provisions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Small group medical carriers are required to...

Premier Physician Network Satellite Sites to Close

Anthem Blue Cross was recently informed that the Premier Physician Network satellite sites listed below will close and discontinue services effective December 1, 2018: PPN United Care Medical Gr...

Dignity Health Medical Network-Sequoia to Discontinue Services

Anthem Blue Cross, along with other major carriers, was recently informed that Dignity Health Medical Network-Sequoia in San Mateo County will discontinue all services on November 1, 2018. Members en...

Anthem Renews Agreement with Dignity Health

Anthem Renews Agreement With Dignity Health Anthem Blue Cross renewed their Commercial Hospital Agreement (including Medicare Advantage) with Dignity Health as well as their CaliforniaCare HMO Agreeme...