Anthem is the name Elevance Health uses for its Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in many states, so an Anthem application is also a Blue plan application for that state.
Providers who see Anthem members usually need the Anthem medical network and, for therapists and psychiatric providers, the behavioral health network that Carelon runs for Anthem plans.
White Glove Credentialing is an independent company. We are not Anthem, CAQH or CMS; we prepare and file your application with them. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthem.
The right Anthem application
Providers who see Anthem members usually need the Anthem medical network and, for therapists and psychiatric providers, the behavioral health network that Carelon runs for Anthem plans.
CAQH profile ready
We check your CAQH ProView profile is complete, attested and authorized before we file, so your file is not paused waiting on you.
Follow-up until it decides
We follow up by phone and portal and confirm your Anthem effective date in writing.
Which Anthem plan covers your state?
Anthem plans are state-based. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross and other regional names each cover specific states, and each has its own provider relations team and contracting rules. Confirm the plan for the state where you see patients before you file.
Joining Anthem in one state does not enroll you in another state's Blue plan. A provider who practices in two states often needs two separate applications.
Anthem behavioral health and Carelon
For therapists, counselors and psychiatric providers, behavioral health is often handled by a separate behavioral health organization, not the medical network. Anthem's behavioral health benefits are administered through Carelon, so a behavioral health provider may file with Carelon in addition to the Anthem medical application.
What stalls Anthem applications?
Most delays are small: a license or malpractice date that does not match across CAQH, NPPES and the application, an attestation that has lapsed, or a missing authorization. We check these before filing and watch for them while the application is open.
The other common delay is the wait between approval and a loaded contract. Being approved is not the same as having an effective date, so we follow up until you have one in writing.
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Scope your Anthem need
We confirm the Anthem network or line of business you want and whether you join as an individual or under a group.
Prepare the file
We bring CAQH, NPPES and supporting documents current and consistent.
File and follow up
We submit the Anthem application and follow up by phone and portal.
Confirm the effective date
We confirm your contract and effective date in writing.
Anthem — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anthem the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?
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In many states, Anthem is the Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee, but each Blue plan is its own company. Joining Anthem does not automatically enroll you with other Blue plans, so we file with each plan you need.
Does Anthem use CAQH?
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Anthem credentials providers from a complete, attested CAQH ProView profile that Anthem is authorized to view. A gap in the profile is a common reason an application waits.
What does Anthem enrollment cost with White Glove?
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$349 per payer, plus $499 onboarding per provider, once. After go-live, an optional $50-per-month upkeep subscription (not required to get enrolled) keeps CAQH, rosters and expirables current. Your first consultation is free.
Are you affiliated with Anthem?
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No. We are an independent company that prepares and files your application. Anthem makes its own credentialing and contracting decision.
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$349 per payer, plus $499 onboarding per provider, then an optional $50/mo upkeep subscription if you want it (not required).
White Glove Credentialing is an independent company. We are not Anthem, CAQH or CMS; we prepare and file your application with them.
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