Anthem BlueCross BlueShield in Virginia

Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Virginia provides an array of health products and services, including special programs to support better health for those in the Old Dominion state. Backed by Anthem BlueCross BlueShield’s nationwide infrastructure, they provide accessible healthcare and have a clear vision to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve.
If you’re a Virginian looking for a new healthcare provider, learn more about Anthem BlueCross BlueShield to find out if they are the right fit for you.

• About Anthem BCBS of Virginia
• Health Plan Options

About Anthem BCBS of Virginia

Anthem BCBS serves over 30 million members nationwide as part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Additionally, with an A A.M. Best Rating, they strive to provide their VA members with access to affordable health care through Individual & Family, Medicare, Medicaid, and Business plans.

They also offer dental and vision protection, life and disability coverage, behavioral health, and specialty pharmacy services. They offer tiered health insurance plans to help individuals find the right plans based on their health needs and budget. Options include the following:

• Bronze: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia bronze plans are best suited for individuals who don’t visit the doctor frequently, usually only needing preventative and emergency coverage. These plans offer the lowest monthly premiums with the highest deductibles.
• Silver: Silver BCBS Virginia plans are ideal for those with average healthcare needs. These plans have average monthly payments but lower deductibles than the bronze level.
• Gold: Gold health insurance plans offer more comprehensive coverage with higher monthly premiums and lower deductibles. They’re usually best suited for individuals with regular or ongoing healthcare needs.

There are also group health plans for small to large businesses that can be tailored to your needs.

Accreditations

Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem in Virginia has become one of the most sought-after healthcare companies in the state. Some notable accreditations include the following:

• Virginia Commercial HMO/POS, PPO/EPO (including FEP PPO), Exchange HMO accreditation from NCQA
• Parent company ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the top 10 "Most Admired Healthcare Companies" for six years running.

Health Plan Options

We offer Virginians an array of health plan choices (Traditional, PPO, HMO, CDHP) designed to help meet the needs of:

We also offer:

Additionally, Anthem BCBS of Virginia offers the following unique benefits:

• Add-on coverage: With Anthem BCBS Virginia, members can purchase stand-alone vision and dental insurance to combine multiple types of coverage.
• Telehealth: Anthem BCBS Virginia offers telemedicine options, providing access to 24/7 NurseLine and LIfeHealth Online for virtual visits.
• Healthy Living & Mental Health Support: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia members have access to resources like coaching, discounted gym memberships, and mental health support.

Focus on Community Service

We support efforts to help the uninsured access care, to fight against heart disease and cancer, and to promote the adoption of healthier lifestyles. Key contributions include:

• More than $10 million to the Virginia Association of Free Clinics since 1993.
• Sponsors a national Community Service Day, with project details organized by state, to build on our mission and commitment to local communities.
• Sponsorship of the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K in Richmond, Virginia, the fourth largest such event in the country with more than 31,000 participants.
• Anthem LemonAid stands, helping kids fight cancer. (In 2007, more than 750 stands raised more than $100,000 to help fight pediatric cancer.)
• AnthemLIVE!, where tennis pros and other talented artists have helped to raise more than $2.3 million for cancer research and prevention awareness.
• Sponsorship of Heart Walks and support for the American Heart Association's fight against heart disease for 29 years.

Find Virginia Health Coverage That Works for You

Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem Virginia is the largest health carrier in the state, with options to choose the best health plan based on your budget and care needs—whether online or in person.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP), whose mission is to improve the lives of the people it serves and the health of its communities. WellPoint is the largest publicly traded commercial health benefits company Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Life and Disability products are underwritten by Anthem Life Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ®ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companie Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Anthem's service area is Virginia, excluding the city of Fairfax, the town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123.