Anthem Blue Cross
We are Blue Cross – Anthem ♦ Authorized Agents Broker # GFKGQSJSRZ and are happy to help you get covered in CA at no extra charge to you. Blue Cross pays us to help you find their best plan that fits your needs. Here are a few of the many benefits that an agent/broker can provide to the public.
The BEST way to get the most current specific brochures and rates for each plan is to use the button below or logo above and get quotes.
2021 Blue Cross Individual Brochures
Steve's VIDEO Introduction to the brochure
2020 Blue Cross Individual Brochures
Direct - Not Covered CA Brochure 2020
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Direct Paper Application - ONLINE is better & faster
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Covered CA Brochure 2020
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Covered CA - Online Application through Quotit
Blue Cross Member Portal
Manage claims, your health, preventative benefits, find doctors, plan details, benefits, refill rx, health assessment and compare costs
FAQ’s Go Paperless
Website Technical Support 1-866-755-2680
Sydney App for iPhone and Android
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Find care and check costs: It’s easy to search for doctors, dentists, hospitals, labs and other providers in your plan. You can search by name, location and type of care. You can even filter by gender or languages spoken, then check costs before you go. This helps you find what’s best for you.
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View claims: With one click, you can check claims. That means you can spend more time focused on your health and less on managing your health benefits.
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View and use digital ID cards: You can always have your most current ID card handy. And you can use it just like a paper one when you visit the doctor, dentist, pay for care and more.
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See all benefits: Sydney shows you essential information at a glance, whether that’s an overview of your plan, health reminders or suggestions for wellness programs. You also can find your deductible, copay and share of costs.
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Use the interactive chat feature and get answers quickly: Simply type your questions in the app and get answers quickly. Plus, Sydney can suggest resources to help you understand your benefits, improve your health and save money.
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Check My Family Health Records (myFHR): myFHR gives you easy access to your health data, including health history and electronic medical records, all in one place. Availability is based on your plan.
Steve Shorr
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Doctor, Hospital and other Providers
Check out this Q & A on finding Providers our webpage
Our webpage on Anthem Blue Cross Provider List Definitions
- What to do when you receive a doctor bill VIDEO
- VIDEO When you're looking for health insurance in California, consider the quality of care provided by Anthem Blue Cross. The Anthem team knows the needs of growing families and offers an array of plans that offer affordable coverage for members of all ages.
- VIDEO What do do when you get a doctor's bill
- Live Health ONLINE - Tele Med with therapist VIDEO
- SYDNEY Overview VIDEO
- What is a provider network Video
- In & Out of Network - What's a network? HN Video
Consumer Resources & Links
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Blue Cross SERVICE Phone # (800) 333-0912 or 310.519.1335
Which Blue Cross Anthem Plans are Grandfathered?
What are Multi State Plans?
Specimen Platinum Policy with annotations and bookmarks 2014
WellPoint, Inc. Code of Conduct
Rate Guide pdf 77 pages
Investor Information & Financial Strength
What is a (Blue Cross or Shield) Multi State Plan under the Affordable Care Act?
The Multi-State Plan (MSP) Program, established under the Affordable Care Act, directs OPM [Federal Office of Personnel Management*] to contract with private health insurers in each State to offer high-quality, affordable health insurance options called Multi-State Plans OPM.Gov FAQ’s
Multi-State Plans are overseen by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and are similar to the other Qualified Health Plan products offered on the exchanges. Generally, all of the same requirements that apply to other products also apply to these Multi-State Plan products. The name “Multi-State Plan” does NOT mean that consumers have health plan coverage for non-urgent care in multiple states. Excerpt from Agent Guide
OPM’s claim to fame appears to be that they have 50 years of experience running the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. I do not see that the Multi State Programs have anything extra than the others. See also Minimum Essential Benefits and Medical Mandatory Loss Ratio’s
I don’t like my EOB Explanation of Benefits online, pdf, electronic, etc. Can I get paper copies mailed to me?
Here’s Blue Cross’s FAQ’s
Q: Do I have to go paperless?
A. Not at all. The choice to go paperless or stick with paper claim summaries is up to the subscriber. But going paperless is a great option.
Here’s Blue Shield’s explanation
Here’s a 2 page pdf on how to read Blue Cross’s EOB
More information on Claims Payment Policies & Practices
Here’s a Blue Cross subsidiary’s answer!
How do I get a paper EOB?
Answer: You may contact Member Services at the telephone number listed on your ID card to obtain a paper copy of an EOB. Carefirst
If you appoint us as your broker, no extra charge, we can do this for you.
I have anthem blue cross, but I’m looking for help inside the plan.
It looks like not what you do, but do you have any suggestions?
What do you mean, help inside the plan?
Steve,
Thanks for taking such good care of us.
You are really a great person in a sea of confusion .
Your loyal client,
Mike
1 I was interested in an anthem blue cross d [direct – not through Covered CA] platinum plan….
2 I have a cancer and
3 I did not have insurance previous. ….
4 is there a waiting period for my treatments
1. Great. Click here for FREE quotes for ALL companies or here to get quotes and enroll on our authorized agent site with Blue Cross.
2. I’m sorry to hear that. Hope you recover soon. Under Health Care Reform, there are no medical history questions. Section 2701.
3. That doesn’t matter either. You can also view a specimen platinum plan here, exclusions start on page 105.
4. No. If you enroll by the 29th at 4 PM you can have coverage starting March 1, 2016. – While the official deadline is the 31st, we are not planning to work the weekend. Mental Health is also an essential benefit.