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Notices
Important information for you and your families
Patient Protection Disclosure (for HMO participants)
Anthem Blue Cross generally requires the designation of a primary care
provider. You have the right to designate any primary care provider who
participates in our network and who is available to accept you or your family
members. Until you make this designation, Anthem designates one for
you. For information on how to select a primary care provider, and for a list
of the participating primary care providers, contact Anthem Blue Cross at
800.227.3771.
For children, you may designate a pediatrician as the primary care provider.
You do not need prior authorization from Anthem Blue Cross or from any
other person (including a primary care provider) in order to obtain access
to obstetrical or gynecological care from a health care professional in
our network who specializes in obstetrics or gynecology. The health care
professional, however, may be required to comply with certain procedures,
including obtaining prior authorization for certain services, following a
pre-approved treatment plan, or procedures for making referrals. For a list
of participating health care professionals who specialize in obstetrics or
gynecology, contact Anthem Blue Cross at 800.227.3771.