AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a+” of the core Blue Cross Blue Shield- branded insurance subsidiaries of Anthem, Inc., as well as its branded life insurance subsidiaries. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of“ bbb+”, the Long- and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings of Anthem and the.
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) wants to make Missourians aware of a Special Enrollment Period in response to the public health emergency which will allow consumers to purchase new individual health coverage or change their Marketplace plan for 2021.
DCI says this Special Enrollment Period, which runs through May 15, allows consumers to enroll for the coverage they need for 2021. Consumers may enroll for these benefits on the HealthCare.gov website. Some health insurers are also offering the opportunity to enroll for coverage for 2021 outside the federal Marketplace as well.
If you purchase through the federal Marketplace, your cost may be reduced if you are eligible for an advanced premium tax credit (APTC). The credits are only available if you buy insurance on the Marketplace. They are not available for policies purchased off the Marketplace or for policies purchased through your employer.