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Anthem Blue Cross | HMO Plan
With the HMO plan, you must choose a primary care physician (PCP) or medical group within the network. All of
your care must be directed through your PCP or medical group. Any specialty care you need will be coordinated
through your PCP and will generally require a referral or authorization. You will receive benefits only if you use the
doctors, clinics, and hospitals that belong to the medical group in which you are enrolled, except in the case of an
emergency.

Anthem Blue Cross | PPO Plan
The PPO plan requires that you meet a calendar year deductible before Anthem Blue Cross starts paying for
certain services. Once the deductible has been met, most services will be covered at a coinsurance or a copay, For
certain services, such as office visits and urgent care, Anthem Blue Cross has waived the deductible and cost
sharing begins immediately.

PPO: Access to Care
The PPO plan is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and uses Anthem Blue Cross’ Prudent Buyer
network. PPO plans allow you to direct your own care. You have the freedom to choose your doctor without the
requirement of selecting a PCP and you may self-refer to specialists. You may use a network provider whose
negotiated rates provide richer levels of benefits with claim forms filed by the providers. You may also obtain
services using a non-network provider; however, you will be responsible for the difference between the
covered amount and the actual charges, and you may be responsible for filing claims.

Finding a Medical Provider
Go to www.anthem.com/ca
• HMO: Refer to the Blue Cross HMO (CACare)
- Large Group
• PPO: Refer to the Blue Cross PPO (Prudent
Buyer) - Large Group

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