What is the difference between Anthem and BCBS?

The major difference between Anthem and BCBS is that Anthem tends to have cheaper rates while Blue Cross Blue Shield typically offers better customer service. Anthem is a company that operates as a subsidiary under the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) brand umbrella.

Is anthem Better Than Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Focusing on states where Anthem and another Blue Cross Blue Shield company both sell plans makes it easier to show how the two companies are different. Anthem has cheaper health insurance plans than Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) in both California and Missouri, two states where both companies are available. Currently insured?

What happened to Anthem Blue Cross and blue shield?

In June of 2022, Anthem Inc. — the parent company for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield — changed its name to Elevance Health. But under Elevance Health, your insurance will still be with Anthem. You'll still go to Anthem.com to shop for a plan, and will see the familiar Blue Cross and Blue Shield logo when you visit the site.