Today, Anthem’s affiliated health plans announced additional updates and resources that can help provide increased access to care, while eliminating costs and helping alleviate the added stress on individuals, families and the nation’s healthcare system. These actions are intended to support the protective measures taken across the country to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are central to the commitment of Anthem’s affiliated health plans to remove barriers to care for their members and support communities through this unprecedented time.
“Anthem is committed to ensuring a more affordable and effective healthcare experience for the people we serve. Today’s actions provide greater access to testing, as well as enhanced care assessments via our innovative technologies,” said Anthem President and CEO Gail K. Boudreaux. “These efforts are simply one more way we are working to meet the needs of consumers safely and efficiently.”
Today Anthem is announcing the following updates for members of its affiliated health plans:
Additionally, effective immediately, Anthem’s affiliated health plans will implement the following changes:
As Anthem continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 developments, we remain committed to all of those we serve. Anthem customers can rest assured that we are taking steps to ensure our operations remain uninterrupted, while ensuring the health and safety of our associates. We are employing social distancing strategies, using teleconference and video conferencing capabilities whenever possible and encouraging work at home where appropriate. Additionally, associates who work in clinical settings and are providing direct care to our members are receiving appropriate guidelines and implementing protocol measures to help minimize risk of exposure when caring for possible COVID-19 patients.
Additionally, through the efforts of its philanthropic arm, Anthem Foundation, Anthem continues to provide funding to support organizations that are on the forefront and working to meet the needs of our communities such as the Red Cross, Direct Relief, Americares and Feeding America. As communities across the country see their schools close, Anthem Foundation is working to redirect up to $2 million in grant funding to local Boys and Girls Clubs to help distribute meals to children and families in need. In addition, as active members of their communities, our associates are helping to amplify the efforts of these organizations with the help of the Anthem Foundation’s program, which provides a 100% match to associates who donate to these nonprofit partners.
About Anthem, Inc.
Anthem is a leading health benefits company dedicated to improving lives and communities, and making healthcare simpler. Through its affiliated companies, Anthem serves more than 79 million people, including 41 million within its family of health plans. We aim to be the most innovative, valuable and inclusive partner. For more information, please visit www.antheminc.com or follow @AnthemInc on Twitter.
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