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When using the internet to locate a doctor or hospital, you will access the Anthem website at www.anthem.com.

1. Click on the "Members" button in the
     left hand corner.
2. Under the "Welcome to" banner, click
     on "National Accounts" from the pull
     down menu and click the "Enter"
     button.
3. Then click on "Find a Doctor" on the
     left hand side. Click "Yes" in the
     Security Information box.
4. Enter "IHE" in the Identification Prefix
     box on the Provider Finder page and
     click "Next".
5. Fill in the blanks with your address
     or select the state from the pull
     down menus and click "Next".
6. Select the type of provider from the
     pull down box choices ("All
     Providers", "Physician, or Other
     Medical Professional" or "Hospital,
     Clinic or Other Medical Facility").
7. You can then select from several
     general or specialty categories.

You can also call Blue Card Access at
1-800-810-2583 to locate a provider.

Facts about Heart Failure
and High Blood Pressure

Heart failure is when the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs... more information

Facts about High Blood Pressure
and High Cholesterol

One in three Americans has some form of heart disease. Your risk of having heart disease is higher when you have more than one risk factor... more information

Facts about
Type 2 Diabetes

Over 18 million people in the United States have diabetes. Diabetes means that your blood glucose (often called blood sugar) is too high... more information

Breast Cancer
and Hormone Therapy

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in American women. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that a woman in the United States has a 1 in 7 chance of developing invasive breast cancer during her lifetime... more information

Health & Welfare Fund

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010

WHAT'S NEW... For services on and after July 1, 2011, the following improvements have been made to your medical coverage through the Fund:

Extend coverage for adult children to age 26;

Eliminate lifetime Limits for "essential health benefits";

The Annual limit for 2011 is increased to $750,000, 2012 is increased to $1,250,000, 2013 is increased to $2,000,000, and in 2014 there will be no annual limit;

The Pediatric Oral/Vision Care benefit will provide coverage for eligible children age 19 or less, with expenses paid at 100% of the first $500, then 50% thereafter;

The Preventive Care benefit will provide coverage for eligible expenses to be paid at 100% of the first $1,000, then 50% thereafter.

Please note, there has been no change to the adult Oral/Vision Care benefit. Also note that Orthodontics are not considered an Oral Care Benefit, for both adults and children.

The Preventive Care Benefit will provide coverage for eligible expenses to be paid at 100% of the first $1,000, then 50% thereafter.

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Taking an active role in your own medical treatment may be one of the most important decisions of your life. It is essential for patients and doctors to be partners in health care and a good partnership with your doctor begins with open communication.

The American Society of Internal Medicine estimates that 70% of a correct diagnosis depends on what the patient tells their doctor. Simply making a list of questions before an office visit will improve communication by helping you to organize your thoughts and your doctor to clearly understand your concerns.

When you need to seek medical attention, be sure to check with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, your primary Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), to see if they do participate. Remember, Blue Cross Blue Shield providers have agreed to accept the allowable charges permitted for services. This means they will not bill you the difference (any amount over the allowable charge). Also, your Fund pays a higher percentage to PPO providers, which means, you will pay a lower copay, which saves you money.