Anthem Blue Cross Health Insurance
Anthem Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Wellpoint, provides large a number of Californians with the health insurance they need in order to protect themselves from unmanageable medical expenses. There are many different plans offered by Anthem Blue Cross, including PPO plans which provide members with the freedom to change doctors and hospitals as needed, and HMO plans which offer particularly low premiums. There are plans available that are tailored to the needs of individuals as well as groups.
How does the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Network Work?
The Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield network is a large network of physicians and hospitals throughout California, who have partnered with Anthem Blue Cross to provide members with medical insurance rates for their services. The network for HMO health insurance plans is slightly smaller than the size of the network for PPO plans, but with over 25, 000 doctors and 280 hospitals to choose between, you can still exercise a great deal of freedom in choosing the plan and medical professional you prefer.