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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

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.

Hospitalization Management Program provided by Alicare Medical Management. Hospital Management Programs help control costs by requiring participants to have proposed hospital stays reviewed prior to admission. Case Management helps patients with serious illnesses or injuries manage their recoveries.

For more information regarding Hospital in-patient pre-certification, Emergency Hospital in-patient pre-certification and Pre-natal Hospital pre-certification, view detailed information here.

Laboratory charges paid at 100% when you use a Lab Card collection site.

Locate an approved Lab Card collection site near you by using the collection site finder.
You can also call 1-800-646-7788.

Review details regarding this Laboratory Benefit here.