Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri
1831 Chestnut St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
At the end of April 2006, Missouri followed in the footsteps of many other states when the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri decided to take on the name and reputation of Anthem. But nothing has changed in the way of service and dependability. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri has been taking care of Missouri residents for nearly 70 years, providing them with quality health care options. They boast a positive credit rating from the four largest carrier rating companies.
Health Plans Available from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri
Alliance Individual, Alliance CHOICE, RateSaver: These PPO plans allow members to choose doctors from a wide network, or even choose one out-of-network for a higher cost. Prescription drugs, hospitalization and well-visits are covered. Maternity coverage is offered through Alliance Individual. The CHOICE plan is available only to those in the St. Louis metro area.
BlueCHOICE Individual (HMO): As a comprehensive HMO, this plan offers preventive care such as well-visits and immunizations, as well as eye exams, maternity, and prescription drug benefits. It requires no deductible.
Hospital/Surgical Plan: The major focus of this plan is on covering hospitalization and catastrophic injury. However, immunizations are also covered.
HSA Compatible Plans: As a high-deductible health plan, members can choose to use one of the Alliance plans alongside this one in order to utilize a Health Savings Account (HSA), or they may choose to enroll in the Hospital/Surgical Plan.
Additional Plans Offered from the BCBS of Missouri
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri also offers DentaBlue, a dental plan, and Short Term Medical, as well as the Blue Horizons Medicare Supplement plan for older members. For more information on these plans, request a personalized quote.
Ratings
AM Best (A)
Fitch (AA-)
Moody's (A1)
S&P (A+)
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Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).
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Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).
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