You may be eligible to enroll now if you are:
- A new C.A.R. member enrolling within your first 60 days of membership
- A new W2 employee of a C.A.R. member hired within the last 60 days
- A current member or employee who experienced a Qualifying Event within the last 30 do 60 days
Please review our plan General Guidelines Effective 11-1-21 for complete information on eligibility and enrollment. New C.A.R. members, and those who have experienced a Qualifying Event may be eligible to enroll early.
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ONLINE Enrollment: C.A.R. Member Benefits Portal
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Anthem Medical Plans
IMPORTANT! The C.A.R. Anthem Blue Cross health plans are available state wide and use the large Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO and CaliforniaCare HMO networks. These plans and networks are not available in the Individual or Covered CA markets.
2022 Anthem Blue Cross Plan Comparison
2022 Anthem Plan Information
HSA Compatible Plan Benefit Summaries – (Visit C.A.R.’s new HSA partner – Bend HSA)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 6700-0% w HSA PrevRx (6BSK)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 6000-45% w HSA PrevRx (6BS7)
- Anthem Silver PPO 2100-30% w HSA PrevRx (6BNP_6BU0)
- Anthem Silver PPO 2600-35% w HSA PrevRx (6BJE_6BJN)
Bronze Plan Benefit Summaries
- Anthem Bronze PPO 70-6600-35% (6BUR)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 40-6200-40% (6BU4)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 4600-50% (6BKW)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 60-6850-40% (6BME)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 75-7300-40% (6BJW)
Silver Plan Benefit Summaries
- Anthem Silver PPO 55-2500-45% (6BKJ)
- Anthem Silver PPO 50-2200-40% (6BPK)
- Anthem Silver PPO 55-1950-35% (6BQV)
- Anthem Silver PPO 45-1750-40% (6BQD)
Gold Plan Benefit Summaries
- Anthem Gold PPO 35-1000-20% (6BQ1)
- Anthem Gold PPO 30 -750-20% (6BPT)
- Anthem Gold PPO 30-500-20% (6BP1)
- Anthem Gold PPO 25-30% (6BNT)
Platinum Plan Benefit Summaries
HMO Plans
- Anthem Silver HMO 60-2500-45% (6BRT)
- Anthem Silver HMO 55 (6BQZ)
- Anthem Gold HMO 35 (6BUH)
- Anthem Gold HMO 30 (6BN0)
For important information about HMO plan availability, see the Anthem Rating Areas
Doctors & Hospitals
Unlike Individual plans and Covered California, the C.A.R. group Anthem plan uses the Anthem Blue Cross Small Group Prudent Buyer PPO and CaliforniaCare HMO networks. These are much larger networks than you would have access to outside of the C.A.R. plan. To look up providers for Anthem Blue Cross, follow these instructions:
- Visit www.anthem.com/ca
- At the top, click on “Find Care” and click the link.
- Scroll down and highlight “Guests”
- To search, answer these questions:
- What type of care are you searching for? MEDICAL
- What state do you want to search in? CALIFORNIA
- What type of plan do you want to search with? MEDICAL (Employer-Sponsored)
- Select a plan/network – type in “Small” and choose EITHER:
- Blue Cross HMO (CACare) – Small Group – OR –
- Blue Cross PPO (Prudent Buyer) – Small Group
- Hit “Continue” and enter search criteria (name, specialty, NPI or license number) and enter the zip code area
When looking up providers by name, make sure you have the correct spelling. It also helps if you include the location and the name. Also, some doctors have multiple specialties so be aware that they may come up under different options such as “Surgery” vs. “Orthopedics” for example.
Important Forms
- Anthem Application-Change Form (For new enrollments or changes to current enrollment)
- Anthem Plan Change Form (For plan changes only)
- APPA Authorization (Automatic Premium Payment Authorization Form)
- Credit Card Authorization Form
- Address Change Request
- Anthem Termination Request
- Medical Claim Form
- Prescription Drug Claim Form
- Member Release of Information Authorization Form
Important Plan Documents
- Link: Anthem Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBCs) (Scroll to bottom of page)
- C.A.R. Group Health Plan Administration and Fees
- Rating, Billing, Cancellation & Reinstatement (Anthem)
- Anthem CAR Required Notices (Combined)
Important Benefit Documents
- Anthem Sydney App
- Blue Card Flyer
- LiveHealth Online
- PREVENTIVE RX DRUG LIST (Subject to change)
- PREVENTIVE CARE BENEFITS
- Resource Advisor – EAP
- Anthem Solera4Me (Diabetes Care)
- 2021-22 RC HSA Overview CAR
- What is an HSA (Bend) (New C.A.R. partner!)
Important Web Links
- Anthem Blue Cross Member Registration
- C.A.R. Member Benefits Portal
- RealCareOnline – Plan and billing information
- Anthem Main Website
- Federal Preventative Care Guidelines
- Anthem Blue Cross Searchable Select Drug List
- Anthem RX Choice Tiered Pharmacies
- Anthem Rx Choice Tiered Pharmacy list (pdf) (October 2020)
These forms require Adobe Reader, which is free and commonly used. If you don’t have it, download it here.