​Refreshed ID Cards Coming: Simple changes make a big differenceMembers will receive newly designed ID cards for the upcoming Open Enrollment season. Anthem redesigned the card to make it easier for members to read and find key information on the card. No new information was added to the card. Instead, Anthem just used color in a new way and larger font sizes to focus attention on key areas, like the member ID number, cost-share details and the Member Services phone number.

UnitedHealthcare has assembled a broad-based approach to providing flu shot access for its members for the 2017-2018 flu season. Benefit Coverage Members should review their benefit plan to determine coverage for flu immunizations. Preventive services, including immunizations, are provided under the standard, fully insured UnitedHealthcare Certificate of Coverage (COC). Many self-funded customer plans also include coverage for approved flu immunizations, but are dependent upon benefit plan and may include member copayments or deductibles.

Aetna announced a medical RATE PASS for October 1, 2017 effective dates. Rates are available for quoting!RatesMedicalHMO: RATE PASSPPO: RATE PASSDental: Rate ChangeVision: RATE PASSLife: RATE PASSNetworks​Saint John's Health Clinic is joining Aetna's HMO and HMO Deductible network effective August 1, 2017 The SCCIPA EPO and MC plans (Santa Clara County) are not available for new business as of 9/1/17; members enrolled in these plans will be asked to enroll in a different network at the time of their renewal starting January 2018​October Rate GuideRate Guides for October 1, 2017 is provided below and on the B&P web​site.