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1-100: Anthem Plan & Rate Updates Effective July 2017

​RATES 

Anthem announced rate adjustments for July 1, 2017 effective dates with no benefit or underwriting changes. Rates are available for quoting! 

Medical 

  • HMO: 2.8% average increase 
  • PPO: 3.1% average increase 

Dental 

  • Legacy: RATE PASS 
  • Prime & Complete: moderate rate increase 

Vision: RATE PASS 

Life: RATE PASS 

JULY RATE GUIDE 

July 2017 book rates are available below or on the B&P website. 

NETWORK UPDATE 

The following Sutter facilities will be included in Anthem's HMO Network effective July 1, 2017: 

  • Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation - Diable Division 
  • Sutter Independent Physicians 
  • Sutter Medical Group - Sacramento/Placer Division 
  • Sutter Medical Group - Solano Division 
  • Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation 
  • Sutter MedicalGroup - Yolo

UNDERWRITING REMINDERS 

Relaxed Participation 

  • 30% participation required for groups with five (5) or more enrolled through September 15, 2017 effective dates. 

DE-9C 

  • DE-9C is not required for groups with six (6) or more enrolling through September 15, 2017 effective dates. 
  • Groups with prior coverage must submit prior carrier bill. 
  • Excludes virgin groups. 

Dual HMO Networks 

  • Groups can select both of Anthem's HMO networks to be offered alongside each other through September 15, 2017 effective dates. 

Same Day Turnaround 

  • If Anthem receives new business submissions by 8AM Monday through Friday, they will provide same day review and approval, subject to completeness of new business submission. 
  • Same day review and approval does not include clarifications or missing information identified.

IMPORTANT DATES 

  • April 18, 2017: July 1, 2017 renewals will be released to Producer Toolbox (producer renewals will no longer be mailed) 
  • Week of April 24, 2017: July 1, 2017 group renewals will be mailed 
  • April 27, 2017: July 1, 2017 group renewals will be released to EmployerAccess

For questions, please ​contact a member of your B&P Sales Team - 888.722.3373.