Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance

Do you want to save money on your health insurance? Vista Health Solutions is a licensed health insurance broker that can give you a broad range of quotes to choose from including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance quotes. We will assist you in every step of the application process. From the time you get quotes, up to the time you are approved, we make things easier for you. And we’ll still be there a year after to remind you of your renewal date. Customer care is one of our specialties. You can contact us by phone or online (via chat or email) and you can be assured that our representatives are always ready to help.

About Anthem

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is the largest provider in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield started in 1944. But in 2005 they merged with WellPoint Health Networks. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance has a good track record in the health benefits industry. Proof of this is their consistent “A” rating from A.M. Best and Standard and Poor’s.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s main goal is to better the communities’ overall health and provide excellent care for all its members. Not only does it provide Medicare Supplement, but also Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. One of the benefits of being a member of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is as a member, you get prescription savings and prevention care, i.e. provided exercise programs. Because it does provide Medicare, it does allow for renewal annually, though they do not guarantee you’ll be covered each year.

It is a trading name in thirteen states. It is an HMO plan, LPPO plan, an RPPO plan, and a PDP with Medicare contract.

General Contact Information 

Use the following toll-free #s to contact Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield or contact us at (888)215-4045 for

• Medicaid Services 844-946-8002
• Child Health Plus 844-946-8002
• Essential Plan 800-852-7826
• Medicare 800-665-7924

Types of Health Insurance Plans Sold by Anthem 

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield offers the following insurance plan types that allow their members to balance both cost and freedom. For a description of the  plan types listed below, visit our health insurance FAQ page

• EPO
• HMO
• POS
• PPO

Anthem Insurance markets 

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield sells (and provides) the following types of health plans  throughout New York State

• Individual Health Insurance
• Catastrophic health insurance
• Group Health Insurance
• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Child Health Plus
• Essential Plan

County listing of  where Anthem BCBS plans are sold vs other New York State Health Insurance Carriers

County	Aetna	Affinity	Anthem	CDPHP	Crystal Run	Emblem	Empire	Excellus	Fidelis	HealthFirst	HealthNow ENY	HealthNow WNY	Humana	Independent	Metroplus	Molina	MVP	Oscar	Oxford	Univera	United	WellCare	YourCare
Albany
Allegany
Bronx
Broome
Cattaraugus
Cayuga
Chautauqua
Chemung
Chenango
Clinton
Columbia
Cortland
Delaware
Dutchess
Erie
Essex
Franklin
Fulton
Genesee
Greene
Hamilton
Herkimer
Jefferson
Kings
Lewis
Livingston
Madison
Monroe
Montgomery
Nassau
New York
Niagara
Oneida
Onondaga
Ontario
Orange
Orleans
Oswego
Otsego
Putnam
Queens
Rensselaer
Richmond
Rockland
Saratoga
Schenectady
Schoharie
Schuyler
Seneca
St. Lawrence
Steuben
Suffolk
Sullivan
Tioga
Tompkins
Ulster
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Westchester
Wyoming
Yates

Special Programs offered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Below is a sample listing of the most popular discount programs made available to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield members.  Visit their site to find a complete listing of programs and products offered.

• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Health and Care Management Programs
• Little Footprints Case Management Program
• Breastfeeding Support
• Living Well Programs

Complaints against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Other Health Insurance Carriers by consumers

Each Year the Department of Financial Services (DFS) publishes complaints from members against their health insurance company. Complaints often surround such issues as payment,  reimbursement for medical and hospital expenses, coverage issues, network issues, coverage benefits, and premium related matters. Below is the newest complaint report which is from 2018 and filed in 2019.  This table information is originally from the New York Consumer Guide to Health Insurers

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Individual Insurance plans offered for Sale

Each of the plans listed is available to individuals for purchase through Vista. Please contact us for information or if you’re interested in purchasing a plan (888)215-4045

• Gold PPO 30/500/20%
• Bronze Select PPO 6900/0% w/HSA
• Bronze Select PPO 40/5600/40%
• Silver PPO 55/2500/45%
• Silver Select PPO 50/2000/40%
• Silver Select PPO 45/1750/40%
• Platinum PPO 15/250/10%
• Bronze Full PPO 6850/65 OffEx
• Bronze Full PPO Savings 6900 OffEx
• Bronze Full PPO Savings 5300/40% OffEx
• Silver Full PPO 2300/45 OffEx
• Silver Full PPO 1800/55 OffEx
• Silver Full PPO Savings 2000/25% OffEx

List Of Hospitals and network size per county

Each hospital below is specific to  Anthem plans that are sold on-exchange (NYS of Health).  If you’re a current  MVP member or maybe  you’re considering  becoming a member, before coordinating care with  a hospital, contact MVP to confirm that the hospital is in-network and covered under the health plan you have or are thinking of purchasing