Anthem California

Anthem Blue Cross Continues Negotiations with Sutter

A recent news release announced that Anthem and Sutter will continue negotiations past their 12/31/2018 contract end date. Negotiations appear to be leaning toward a renewal as Anthem announced that ...

Anthem Blue Cross Teams up with Act Wise for Integrated HSAs

HSA plans are gaining more traction as employers look for ways to save money and encourage their employees to get involved in their health care. It is important to have an HSA bank partner that integ...

Anthem and Enloe Extend Contract During Negotiations

The contract between Anthem Blue Cross and Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA was set to expire on December 31, 2018. They have agreed to extend the contract to January 15, 2019. This is promising sinc...

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DaVita Health Plan of California (also known as DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan, Inc.) rescinded its notice of termination with Anthem Blue Cross.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...