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Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) Medical and Prescription Drug
The Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) Medical and Prescription Drug plan is a Medicare Advantage plan and available only to Medicare eligible retirees and their dependents.
The Anthem Medicare Preferred plan uses a network of health care providers but gives you the freedom to see providers outside of the network. No referrals are required. However, some benefits or services may need prior authorization. Your medical plan pays the same benefit for in-network providers and out-of-network providers who accept both Medicare and the Anthem plan. This plan provides reimbursement for all covered services regardless of whether they are received in-network or out-of-network and are a Medicare covered benefit.
The Anthem plan includes benefits such as the Healthy Meals program, Assistive Devices, Adult Day Care, Personal Emergency Response System, Non-Emergency Transportation, Health & Fitness Tracker and more.
In addition, the Anthem Medicare Preferred plan offers wellness programs at no extra cost. These programs include access to discounts on fitness club memberships, weight loss programs, nutritional supplements and more. You will also enjoy the flexibility of using just one card whenever you seek medical or prescription benefits.
Reminder: Like all of the County’s Medicare plans, to be enrolled in the Anthem Medicare Preferred plan, you must be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B. You also must continue to pay your Medicare premiums. Through a contract with Medicare, the Anthem Medicare Preferred Medical and Prescription Drug plan provides health care benefits and services covered by original Medicare. The prescription drug coverage is included with the medical plan, so you should not purchase a separate Medicare Part D plan.
Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) with Senior Rx Plus Booklet
Frequestly Asked Questions about the Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) plan with Senior Rx Plus
Customer Service and Group Numbers
Customer Service
Contact Anthem's First Impressions Welcome Team for answers or plan details. (833) 848-8729 (TTY:711) Monday through Friday, 5am to 6pm PT, except holidays.
Nurse Advice Line
24/7 NurseLine puts you in touch with a registered nurse anytime of the day or night. Call (800) 700-9184 (TTY:711) to have your questions answered.
Group Numbers
This plan is only available Medicare eligible retirees.
Group # CA060GRS
Resources
Provider and Service Directory
With Anthem, you can see any doctor or care provider who accepts Medicare, nationwide! Choose care providers in or out of network, with the same share of cost. No referrals needed.
There are three options to help you find a Medicare Advantage PPO provider:
- Visit anthem.com and select Find Care
- Contact Member Services by calling the number on the back of you plan membership card
- Call (800) 810-BLUE (2583) for help finding a provider
Connect With Your Provider
The Sydneysm Health app is a convenient way to make the most of your benefits and stay connected to your health plan anytime, anywhere.
- The Sydney Health app makes it easy to:
- Access digital ID cards
- Review prescription information and costs
- See a live doctor with virtual visits
- Access plan and health resources
- Check the status of claims
- Use the chat feature to quickly find answers to your health questions
- Access the House Call Program
LiveHealth Online provides telehealth services on behalf of Anthem Blue Cross
- Meet with a board-certified doctor from the comfort of your home for common conditions like colds, flu, sinus infections and skin rashes.
- Set up a video counseling session with a licensed therapist or psychologist to find help when you feel depressed, anxious, or stressed.
Health & Wellness
Anthem's Medicare Preferred plan gives you many benefits that are not included in Original Medicare. Anthem takes a holistic approach so you can be your healthy best.
Whole-person focus
Fitness, preventative care, and behavioral health programs work together to address physicial and mental health needs.
SilverSneakers - A no-added-cost benefit giving you access to thousands of locations nationwide! Prefer to stay home? On-Demand digital library offers hundreds of workouts!
Health and Fitness Tracker - Benefits include a fitness device every two years to keep track of your fitness goals, an online program for setting goals, participating in challenges and tracking physical activity, and access to online resources to help improve memory and maintain mental clarity.
Healthy Meals - Proper nutrition is key to maintaining your health and improving recovery after a hospital stay. Balanced meals can be delivered to your home- at no cost to you! This is a limited benefit and requires pre-approval.
Additional benefits include - House call program, Assistive devices, nonemergency transportation, personal emergency response system, adult day center, Medicare community resource support, and savings and discounts through SpecialOffers@Anthemsm.
Personalized connections
You can access support when you need it - on the website, Syndeysm Health app, or by calling Member Services.
Extra care when you need it
Receive personalized preventative care suggestions and be connected with programs and resources that may help you live healthier.
Collaborative support team
Anthem's collaborative member care team and enhanced provider engagement provide one-on-one support to help improve your health and lower costs.
Service Area
Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) Medical and Prescription Drug plan provides access to doctors and specialist nationwide.