News & Updates
Anthem Blue Cross has announced rate updates and new plans for July 2013 effective dates with no benefit changes. Quarterly rate adjustments to their 2-50 and 51-99 medical plans average 1.6% statewide. Other news includes:
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MEDICAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Average statewide rate increases by portfolio and product are provided below. Since increases vary by plan and region, any member of your b&p Sales Team will be able to provide plan specific rate increases.
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EmployeeChoice = 5.2%
BeneFits = 9.4%
Quarterly Rate Adjustments
Anthem Blue Cross Small Group has issued the following quarterly rate adjustments. It should be noted that these rate adjustments are statewide averages and vary by plan and by region.
July 2013 Book Rates
Book rates for July 2013 effective dates are available below as well as on the b&p website and bpServ (iPad/iPhone app).Visit the b&p website to access the RAF engines. |
NEW SELECT PPO NETWORK
Anthem Blue Cross is introducing their new Select PPO network for July 1, 2013 effective dates. Select PPO is a statewide PPO network comprised of a subset of physicians that also participate in the Prudent Buyer PPO network. Providers participating in this network were selected based on clinically efficient health care practices and accessibility.
This network consists of over 40,000 primary care doctors and specialists. Prudent Buyer PPO physicians and facilities not in the Select PPO network, including most Sutter facilities, are considered out-of-network for anyone enrolling in a Select PPO plan. A Select PPO network flyer with provider details is expected soon. Select PPO network will be available with the following plans: Please contact your b&p Sales Representative to discuss the Select PPO network.
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The Anthem Blue Cross .90 RAF program available through September 15, 2013 effective dates is their best ever! There are a few rules, but not too many.
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Ancillary rate changes for July 1, 2013 effective dates are provided below.
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Vision
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Please contact any member of your b&p Sales Team for assistance with quote requests and questions regarding the details above - 888.722.3373. Sincerely, beere&purves |