Anthem Blue Cross of CA – April 2011 (small group rate & benefit changes)

After a 4.7% average January 2011 increase, the April 2011 Small Group Rate Change averages 3.3%:

EmployeeElect Total
PPO 2.1 %
HMO 2.0 %
CDHP 8.2 %

EmployeeChoice – 7.3%
BeneFits – 4.4%
Total – 3.3 %

The Rate increases for the 51-99 EmployeeElect portfolio is identical to Small Group for April.  However, the TOTAL rate for these plans will vary slightly.
*These rate adjustments are averages and will vary by plan and region.

The Increases will be as follows: 

   The HMO Plans will receive an average increase of 2.0%
   The PPO Premier Plans will receive an average increase of 1%
   The PPO CopayPlans will receive an average increase of 1.7%
   The Solution PPO Plans will receive an average increase of 3.5%
   The GenRxPPO Plans will receive an average increase of 3.3%
   The Elements Hospital PPO Plans will receive an average increase of 3.8%
   The EPO Plans will receive an average increase of 1.0%
   The LumenosH.S.A. 100% Plans will receive an average increase of 9.5%
   The LumenosH.S.A. 80% Plans will receive an average increase of 7.6%
   The LumenosHIA+Plans will receive an average increase of 5%

The April, May & June 2011 renewal increase on EmployeeElect plans will average 13.1%.

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New PPO Plans added April 2011