Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Introduces Virtual-First Health Plans, Helping Members Access Convenient, Affordable Care Options
28 March 2023 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Members can choose virtual care, allowing for
high-quality care at a lower cost
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) today
announced its Virtual-First health plans to eligible members in
select commercial health plans. Virtual-First plans give
individuals affordable access to virtual care options, including
access to a symptom checker driven by artificial intelligence,
routine wellness care, and chronic condition management, along with
behavioral healthcare.
“These Virtual-First plans are part of our ongoing efforts to
introduce innovative services to members that provide convenient
healthcare on their terms through a range of options including
virtual care, such as video visits with providers, and in-person
care – making healthcare more convenient,” said Stephanie Vojicic,
President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri.
Through Anthem’s digital health platform, Virtual-First health
plans can connect care data from various visits and providers
throughout the healthcare system. In many cases, interoperability –
or the ability to exchange data – allows care data to move between
virtual first providers, in-person doctors, and specialists more
seamlessly. This helps enhance the healthcare experience for
consumers by reducing redundancies as people go from one care
setting to another and, as appropriate, giving providers easier
access to previous health information. The Virtual-First plan is
accessible through the Sydney HealthSM app. Members can access
benefits, cost transparency tools, and resources they need
24/7.
Members can expect virtual-first plans offered by their
employers that provide a variety of cost-share options including
no-coinsurance for virtual care, guiding members to more
affordable, high-quality digital care. In addition to having
convenient access to virtual care, members can also see in-person
doctors and specialists in Anthem’s broad network of providers.
“Virtual-First plans make it easier to fit healthcare services
into members’ increasingly busy schedules and align with the more
consumer-centric experiences people have in other areas of their
lives. Serving as a lifetime trusted health partner, Anthem
designed these plans to help Missourians take charge of their
health, improve access, and offer an integrated approach to care
through a more seamless, member-focused digital experience,” added
Vojicic.
Virtual-First plans will be available to eligible members
enrolled in Anthem’s large group administrative services (ASO)
plans starting July 2023. Anthem expects to make this service
available to national account ASO clients on January 1, 2024, to
meet their various healthcare needs.
About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri
In Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name for
RightCHOICE® Managed Care, Inc. (RIT), Healthy Alliance® Life
Insurance Company (HALIC), and HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain
affiliates administer non-HMO benefits underwritten by HALIC and
HMO benefits underwritten by HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain
affiliates only provide administrative services for self-funded
plans and do not underwrite benefits. Independent licensees of the
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, ®ANTHEM is a registered
trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and
Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue
Cross Blue Shield Association.
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Emily Snooks emily.snooks@anthem.com Ph: (720) 661-7893