A change for the better

How one company’s switch to Anthem delivered cost savings and happy employees

"Why didn't we do this sooner?"
That’s what one decision-maker wondered after switching to Anthem as their new health plan partner.

In 2023, a Georgia company learned that their health insurance carrier, Humana, was exiting the market. So they looked to Anthem, attracted by a larger care provider network and potential cost savings.

Anthem delivered a seamless transition and significant savings for the company in the first year. In addition, partnership with a national carrier with strong local roots gave the company peace of mind.

Value icon Value and savings

Like many companies making a health plan change, costs were key. Anthem worked closely with the company on an innovative solution that achieved greater cost savings.

Besides more plan options and a larger network, Anthem offered more-competitive provider contracts and whole-health programs with integrated dental, vision, and supplemental health for additional savings. Anthem also introduced a customized solution that earns the company a return on lower-than-expected claims. In the first year, favorable claims1 resulted in:

$0
rate increase

$152K
return credited

to the company's next year's premiums

Added
value and savings

from opting into our whole-health solution

Simplicity icon Simplicity

Anthem made the switch easy for the company. Local Anthem experts were brought in early to support benefit administrators during the transition, including providing training on Anthem’s online employer portal for easy enrollments and billing.

Anthem also worked directly with the company’s 200-plus employees, engaging them with their new benefits at multiple on-site enrollment meetings. They helped employees register and understand how to use the SydneySM Health app, Anthem’s award-winning health app for accessing benefits and care.2

We are Anthem. A national company with a local presence in 14 states. Serving 1 in 3 Americans with a blue plan, we support people everywhere, all day, every day.3

Stability icon Stability

Anthem’s Georgia roots run deep. With 5,970 Anthem associates living and working in the state, the company has access to dedicated local experts with decades of experience.3

Long-term solutions for savings

Anthem’s detailed reporting will continue tracking the company’s trending health issues and conditions. With this information, Anthem can help the company customize programs more targeted to its employee health needs to help improve health outcomes and lower overall healthcare costs.

In addition, the Sydney Health app is making it easier for Anthem members to access care when and where they need it. Recent studies show the Find Care tool resulted in:4

198K virtual visits

with wait times 3x faster than in‑person urgent care

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Savings Icon

Average savings of $176

per employee for in‑network care

We are very pleased with our decision to move to Anthem and honestly wish we had considered them years ago. The implementation process was personalized and smooth. They have delivered the lowest renewal we have ever seen.”

– Company Benefits Director
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It's time to switch to Anthem

Anthem is ready for you. We’ll work with your company to make the transition easy, delivering a health plan solution with value, simplicity, and stability for you, your employees, and their families. Please contact your broker or Anthem Sales representative to start planning your switch today.

You're already our number one priority