Anthem Blue Cross in California
Dedicated to delivering better care across the state of California, Anthem Blue Cross California develops health insurance plans with costs to fit your budget.
Find out if Anthem Blue Cross California insurance is right for you.
- About Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross CA Recognition & Accreditation
- Anthem Blue Cross of California in the Community
About Anthem Blue Cross
Founded in 1937, Anthem Blue Cross provides its over 8 million California members with affordable health plans and has grown into one of the nation's largest insurance providers.
With an A A.M Best rating, Anthem Blue Cross of California supports member health by offering the choice between doctors, care centers, and hospitals available in the plan’s network with the flexibility of video visits, providing tiered plans, such as:
- Bronze: Bronze plans come with higher deductibles but lower monthly payments for individuals who don’t visit the doctor often.
- Silver: Silver Anthem Blue Cross California health plans have average monthly payments and lower deductibles than bronze plans and are ideal for those with smaller healthcare needs.
- Gold: Gold plans have higher monthly payments but low deductibles, offering the best care for individuals and families with ongoing healthcare needs.
- Platinum-plus: Platinum plans have the highest monthly payments but the lowest deductibles and are best for individuals with ongoing specialized healthcare needs who need the most comprehensive coverage.
Benefits of Anthem Blue Cross Coverage
Becoming an Anthem Blue Cross CA member comes with benefits, including the following:
- In-Network Doctors: Save on medical expenses by finding plans that support your healthcare with a range of choices for in-network doctors and the flexibility of choosing virtual care with a doctor or therapist.
- Preventative Care: All California Anthem Blue Cross plans cover preventative care at no additional cost when you visit an in-network doctor.
- Pharmacy Coverage: Anthem health plans include coverage for most generic prescriptions and home delivery.
- Variety of products: Anthem Blue Cross California offers Medicare, Medicaid, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance.
Anthem Blue Cross CA Recognition & Accreditation
Over the last 80+ years, Anthem Blue Cross has become a leading health insurance carrier in California, with awards and accreditation including the following:
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS has earned an Excellent Accreditation status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO is the first and continues to be the only PPO in California to have earned Full Accreditation from the NCQA5. Full Accreditation is the highest level attainable for a PPO.
- In 2008, they launched the Zagat Survey online tool, allowing consumers to share their physician experiences with others. The survey and results will be available free of charge to members via their health plan's website.
Anthem Blue Cross of California in the Community
Anthem Blue Cross California is dedicated to serving its members and their communities.
- Anthem funds numerous research studies at California universities, ranging from the effectiveness of early cancer screenings to increasing immunization rates among children and the elderly.
- To address California's growing diversity, Anthem is also making healthy living more accessible to the Hispanic community through nuestrobien.com, our groundbreaking Web site.
- We are proud to partner with the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports through the "Live Like a Champion" and KICK (Kids in Charge of Kalories) programs.
Find Health Insurance in California That Meets Your Needs
Blue Cross Anthem California offers several types of health insurance to fit your needs and budget. Browse their offerings to find affordable individual and family, business, Medicare, and Medicaid health insurance plans in your area.
*Dental, vision and life products offered by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health; disability plans offered by Anthem Insurance Company. Serving California. Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark. ® The Blue Cross name and symbol are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association.
