Anthem Blue Cross : California Senate Bill 946 changes autism coverage for Large and Small Groups

California Senate Bill 946 changes autism coverage for Large and Small Groups

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Beginning July 1, 2012, Anthem Blue Cross plans are being updated to comply with a recently passed California bill (CA 2011 SB946). This bill requires that all health plans and policies provide coverage for behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorder or autism. 

SMALL GROUP (2-50)
We’ve sent letters to both small employer groups and Cal-COBRA members that include an amendment (for each employee and Cal-COBRA member) and an endorsement (for the employer). If you have any questions, please contact your agent or customer service.

LARGE GROUP (51+)
We’ve also sent letters to large employer groups that include an amendment (for each employee). If you have any questions, please contact your Anthem Large Group representative. 
To view forms and other documents associated with this change, please log in to EmployerAccess. 
Small Group EmployerAccess  
Large Group EmployerAccess  
 

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