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# [Anthem Blue Cross of California has announced their Q3 Rate Update and Selling Highlights](https://www.warnerpacific.com/news/anthem-blue-cross-of-california-has-announced-their-q3-rate-update)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.warnerpacific.com/news/author/admin) | Apr 18, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Quoting is now available in PRO Quote. 

**Statewide Average Rate Change**   
 The following changes take effect July 1, 2025:

**QUARTERLY RATE CHANGE  
Average**   
 PPO: 1.7%   
 HMO: 1.8%

**ANNUAL/RENEWAL RATE CHARGE  
Average**   
 PPO: 9.9%   
 HMO: 10.2%

**SELLING HIGHLIGHTS**

- **Plan & Network Offering** 
    - Through December 2025 effective dates, groups may elect any number and combination of networks. This means a group can now elect all HMO and PPO networks, both full and limited, with no restrictions. 
- **Participation:** 60% (from 65%)
- **Out-of-state** flexibility for % of employee out of state
- **The CA Enrollment Compliance From** can be used in lieu of a Reconciled DE9C/payroll or Reconciled Prior Carrier Billing Statement
- **Union Carve Out Permitted:**  For groups with total employees exceeding 100 FTE but have a union population that has coverage, Anthem Blue Cross can offer coverage to the non-union employees.
- **PEO** sub/hybrid groups are eligible to enroll with Anthem Blue Cross

**Q3 Renewal Release Dates**   
  

|   | **JULY** | **AUGUST** | **SEPTEMBER** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Producer Toolbox** | April 24 | May 23 | June 25 |
| **Mailed to Groups** | April 24 | May 23 | June 25 |
| **EmployerAccess** | May 02 | June 02 | July 02 |

**DENTAL AND VISION**

**New Business Rate Action**   
**Dental:** 2.2%-4% rate increase based on product in certain regions   
**Vision:** 4-5% rate decrease   
**Renewal**

- Essential Choice/Metallic: 4% increase
- Dental Net and Legacy – no change
- Blue View Vision – rate pass

**SELLING HIGHLIGHTS**

- 2-100 eligible – 25% enrolled w/minimum 2 
    - No Employer Contribution Required
- Voluntary Dental & Vision – Required 5 eligible with a minimum 2 enrolled  
    - $20 Adult Visual Exam through Blue View vision on all medical ACA plans.
- Dental and Vision 24-month rate guarantee
- Small Group Bundling Discount: Up to 5% savings when you bundle new dental and along with a new vision plan

 Contact your Warner Pacific Sales team today to discuss options for your clients.    
  

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