AdministrativeCommercialOctober 1, 2024

Change in claims administration for Butte County schools

Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC) covers several school districts in Butte County that have been using AmeriBen as their third-party plan administrator. Effective January 1, 2025, SISC will be moving the districts covered in Butte County back to Anthem as the plan administrator. Anthem will be responsible for the administration of benefits, including claims payment, benefit inquiries, and appeals for services with dates of service on or after January 1, 2025. Be sure to obtain a new member ID card to verify benefits and eligibility and for correct and updated information on claim submission.

In connection with this change, SISC plans use American Specialty Health and Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. Therefore, for the newly effective Butte County schools, please ensure that any required prior authorizations for services on or after January 1, 2025, are obtained from the appropriate vendors. Contact Anthem customer service at 800-825-5541 if you have any questions.

Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.

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PUBLICATIONS: October 2024 Provider Newsletter