1-99: Anthem Releases Q1 2015 Rates

Anthem's Q1 2015 rates are now available for small groups.

1-50 group size:

• Medical plans from Q4 2014 – Q1 2015: 5.48% average rate increase
• Dental, vision and life products: No rate increase

• Before 2015, the rate was determined by the employee’s age and the ZIP code where the employee lived
• Beginning in 2015, the rate will now be calculated based on the employee’s age and the employer’s ZIP code

• Rates will adjust for age at contract anniversary
• New hires will be rated based on the age that they were at the inception of the contract

• 2014 rate structure: based on each family member’s age and employee’s ZIP code.
• 2015-compliant rate structure: based on each family member’s age and employer’s ZIP code.

51-99 group size:

• Medical plans from Q4 2014 – Q1 2015: 5.4% average rate increase
• Dental, vision and life products: No rate increase