C.A.R. Health Plans Open Enrollment for 2020 has concluded
New C.A.R. members, or those who experience a Qualifying Event, may enroll online at:
C.A.R. Member Benefits Portal
- Register
- Review plans & rates
- Make 2020 benefit elections
Please review our General Plan Guidelines 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.
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.
2020 Plan Comparison
2020 Benefit Summaries
Bronze Plans
- Anthem Bronze PPO 6600/0% w/HSA (52SM)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 5000/45% w/HSA (52SH)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 70/6300/35% (4HY6)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 3950/50% (NEW) (4JO8)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 40/5600/40% (4HUE)
- Anthem Bronze PPO 60/6350/40% (NEW) (4HU5) (Coming Soon)
Silver Plans
- Anthem Silver PPO 2000/30% w/HSA – RxC (4HVU)
- Anthem Silver PPO 2000/30% w/HSA – RxC (4HW2)
- Anthem Silver PPO 55/2500/45% (4J00)
- Anthem Silver PPO 50/2000/40% (4HWY)
- Anthem Silver PPO 55/1850/35% (4HY0)
- Anthem Silver PPO 45/1750/40% (4HXN)
Gold Plans
- Anthem Gold PPO 35/1000/20% (4HXE)
- Anthem Gold PPO 30/750/20% (4HX6)
- Anthem Gold PPO 30/500/20% (4HWE)
- Anthem Gold PPO 20/30% (4HW6)
Platinum Plans
HMO Plans
- Anthem Silver HMO 55/2250/45% (4HYF) (Coming Soon)
- Anthem Silver HMO 55 (4HTA)
- Anthem Gold HMO 35 (4HUV)
- Anthem Gold HMO 30 (4HV5)
2020 Rates
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:
1. Visit www.anthem.com/ca
2. Scroll down to “Find a doctor” and click the link.
3. Scroll down and choose “Search by Selecting a Plan or Network”
4. 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:
o Blue Cross HMO (CACare) – Small Group
o Blue Cross PPO (Prudent Buyer) – Small Group
5. Hit “Continue” and complete the questions
6. Hit “Search”
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
- Anthem Plan Change Form
- Anthem Add-Drop Dependents Application Form
- Automatic Payment Authorization (EFT) Form
- Credit Card Payment Authorization
- RealCare Change of Address Form
- Anthem Termination Form
- Medical Claim Form
- Prescription Drug Claim Form
- Member Release of Information Authorization
Important Plan Documents
- Plan Administration and Fees
- 2020 Anthem Rating, Billing, Cancellation and Reinstatement
- 2020 Anthem Required Notices
Important Benefit Documents
- Anthem Electronic ID Card Information
- Anthem Anywhere Flyer
- Anthem BlueCard Flyer
- Anthem Select 4 Tier Drug List (January 2020) (Subject to change)
- Anthem Anywhere Pharmacy Tools Flyer
- Anthem Healthy Moms
- LiveHealth Online
- Anthem Member Specials & Discounts
- Anthem Preventive Care Benefits
- Anthem 24-7 Nurseline
- Anthem Cancer Resources
- Anthem Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room
- Anthem Solera4Me Weight Loss Program
- Anthem Silver HSA Information
- 2019/20 HSA Overview
Important Web Links
- Anthem Blue Cross Member Registration
- C.A.R. Member Benefits Portal
- Anthem Main Website
- Federal Preventative Care Guidelines
- Anthem Blue Cross of California Pharmacy Information – Choose the 2020 SELECT DRUG LIST
These forms require Adobe Reader, which is free and commonly used. If you don’t have it, download it here.