Stanford Medicine and Anthem Blue Cross Announce New Contract Agreement
June 02, 2025Thousands of Anthem members retain in-network access to Stanford Health Care
Stanford Medicine (Stanford) and Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) today announced they have reached a new multi-year agreement, ensuring continued access to care for Anthem members across Northern California.
This multi-year agreement provides stability for thousands of Anthem members who are patients at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. This includes Anthem members enrolled in HMO, EPO, and PPO health plans who can continue receiving in-network care from Stanford’s trusted team of doctors, nurses, and clinicians – all part of a connected network dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care.
“This agreement reflects the shared commitment and accountability of Stanford and Anthem to the well-being of our community, ensuring that our patients have uninterrupted access to the care they trust and rely on at Stanford,” said Connie Wong, FACHE, Vice President, Managed Care and Payer Relations, Stanford Medicine.
“Today’s agreement represents how care providers and health plans can work together to build a better, more affordable system,” said Beth Andersen, president of Anthem Blue Cross. “By extending our long-term partnership with Stanford, we’ll be able to continue to improve health outcomes while keeping health care costs affordable and sustainable for our members. This partnership demonstrates our strong commitment to delivering access to high-quality, affordable care for patients we mutually serve in Northern California.”
The new agreement, which is effective September 1, 2025, applies to all Anthem members and provides continued in-network access to Stanford’s network of hospitals, physicians, clinics, home health services, and affiliated health services across California.
Anthem members who have questions or need assistance can call the toll-free member number listed on their Anthem member ID card.
