News & Updates
Anthem Blue Cross has announced rate adjustments, averaging 1.2% statewide, with no benefit changes for January 2013 effective dates. Other news includes:
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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.
EmployeeElect
EmployeeChoice = 1.3%
BeneFits = 1.8%
Quarterly Rate Adjustments
Anthem Blue Cross Small Group has issued the following quarterly rate adjustments. It should be noted that these rate adjustments are averages and vary by plan and by region.
January 2013 Book Rates
Book rates in pdf are not yet available. Use the links below for the excel RAF rating engines. |
PREMIUM CREDIT
Anthem Blue Cross Life & Health Insurance Company (Anthem) is pleased to announce that eligible Small Group employers that offer coverage to employees on California Department of Insurance regulated Small Group medical plans (see below) will receive a one-time 8.21% medical premium credit on their December 2012 bill for members enrolled in medical plans filed with the California Department of Insurance (Solution, GenRx, Elements, HIA, BeneFits and HRA).
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PLAN DISCONTINUATIONS
Effective January 1, 2013, Anthem Blue Cross will eliminate two (2) medical plans.
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NEW RAF PROGRAM
Anthem Blue Cross is introducing a new RAF Guarantee available for January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013 new business effective dates for AB1672 qualified groups. Qualifying groups with 6+ enrolled, with a renewal of 1.06 or less will receive a .90 RAF! Click the link below for the details.
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HSA OPEN WINDOW
Anthem Blue Cross has announced that they are holding a Special 2013 HSA Open Window, allowing groups and members to move into specific plans within each of their portfolios. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to SBC requirements, Anthem Blue Cross must receive all requests 60 days in advance of the effective date. For your convenience, we have consolidated the details into a one-page resource, accessible via the link below.
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COME BACK TO BLUE
Beginning with October 1, 2012 effective dates, Anthem Blue Cross will waive the 12 month rule and guarantee issue lapsed groups that would otherwise qualify under AB1672 when they reapply for Anthem Blue Cross Small Group medical coverage. There are no minimum group size and/or prior renewal RAF requirements. |
SPECIALTY CHANGES
All Dental plans will receive a rate adjustment with Life and Vision receiving a rate pass for January 1, 2013 effective dates.
Dental
Vision
Life
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IMPORTANT DATES
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