Education & TrainingHealthKeepers, Inc. | Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Medicaid productsJune 6, 2025

July 1, 2025 Implementation of New Cardinal Care Managed Care Contract

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is announcing the new Cardinal Care Managed Care (CCMC) Program, set to commence on July 1, 2025. Initiated under RFP 13330, this program involves key statewide contracts awarded to Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) including Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Inc., Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Humana Healthy Horizons of Virginia, Sentara Health Plans, and United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. Additionally, Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Inc. will administer the Foster Care Specialty Plan. Members can expect to receive important information soon, with a special enrollment period running from June 19 to September 30, 2025, to facilitate any desired plan changes.

For more details, please refer to the attached PDF.

Opportunities to Learn More…

Virtual Q&A

DMAS and its MCOs will host Virtual Question & Answer Sessions for both members and providers to address inquiries and discuss implementation details. Prior to attending the Virtual Q&A providers should view the DMAS Recorded Educational Presentations for Providers and Members available at:
🔗 DMAS Website

For Members- Virtual Q&A Sessions (no registration required)

For Providers- Virtual Q&A Sessions (no registration required)

HealthKeepers, Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem HealthKeepers Plus, offered by HealthKeepers, Inc., is a health plan that contracts with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to provide Medicaid benefits to enrollees. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.

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ATTACHMENTS: July 1, 2025 Implementation of New Cardinal Care Managed Care Contract (pdf - 0.39mb)