Anthem BCBS Short Term Medical - California

Anthem Blue Cross

Anthem Blue Cross is the company Californians have trusted for seven decades to help protect their health and financial security. In fact, Anthem covers 8.3 million Californians - more than any other carrier in the state.

We are a team of caring individuals who invest our best ideas and efforts to create innovative health coverage solutions that are accessible to all Californians. Anthem Blue Cross provides customers with unparalleled choice and flexibility in meeting their health plan needs. These options are continually fine-tuned to enhance access to affordable, quality health care.

Unique product offerings available in the individual, small and large group, senior and MediCal markets include a full range of integrated medical and specialty products. Our products include:

BeneFits - the groundbreaking portfolio with special provisions and a unique education and enrollment site for small businesses

Dental, vision, life and disability coverage*

360^o Health Management Program, an impressive set of resources, programs, tools and services to help our Small Group members achieve their own personal healthy best.

Anthem Blue Cross' Facts at a Glance

Founded In: 1937

Membership: 8.3 million members

Network: 330 acute care hospitals; 52,874 contracted physicians and specialists; National access through the BlueCard program

Anthem Blue Cross Short Term Plans in California

Plan Name	Deductible	Coinsurance
Plan 1000	$1,000	20%
Plan 2000	$2,000	20%
Plan 250	$250	20%
Plan 500	$500	20%

Focus on Quality

> Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS has earned an Excellent Accreditation status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

> Anthem Blue Cross PPO is the first and continues to be the only PPO in California to have earned a Full Accreditation from the NCQA5. Full Accreditation is the highest level obtainable for a PPO.

> In 2008 we launched the Zagat Survey online tool, which will allow consumers to share their physician experiences with others. The survey and results will be available free of charge to members via their health plan's web site.

In the Community

> We fund numerous research studies at California universities, ranging from the effectiveness of early cancer screenings to increasing immunization rates among children and the elderly.

> To address California's growing diversity, Anthem is also making healthy living more accessible to the Hispanic community through nuestrobien.com, our groundbreaking Web site.

> We are proud to partner with the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports through the "Live Like a Champion" and KICK (Kids in Charge of Kalories) programs.

*Dental, vision and life products offered by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health; disability plans offered by Anthem Insurance Company. Serving California. Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark. ® The Blue Cross name and symbol are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association.