News & Updates
Anthem Blue Cross announced rate and plan updates for January 1, 2018 effective dates. All rates are available for quoting except Dental Prime & Complete (expected soon).
Medical:
Anthem Blue Cross has been extremely consistent with a net change of 6.6% for PPO plans and -3.1% for HMO plans since January 1, 2016.
Ancillary: Minor rate changes
Dependents:
Currently, children ages 0 to 20 are in one premium age band. Effective January 1, 2018 for new and renewing business, children ages 0 to 20 will follow the new Federal uniform age curve:
The rating for large families will not be impacted; the three oldest children under the age of 21 will continue to be used for rating.
New Plans:
Discontinued Plans:
Existing Plans: Anthem PPO plans will receive changes to office visit copays, out-of-pocket maximums and pharmacy.
Anthem has extended their current underwriting promotions through March 15, 2018
Book rates for Anthem Blue Cross provided below and on the B&P website.
For questions, please contact a member of your B&P Sales Team - 888.722.3373.