As 2025 draws to a close, Elevance Health highlights how today’s health plans are evolving to better support their members in a broader range of situations that affect health, including cancer diagnoses, mental health crises, and unexpected health concerns during pregnancy. From employer-sponsored health insurance to government-sponsored programs, health plans are evolving to better support their members in a broader range of situations that affect health. In partnership with care providers, health plans strive to simplify the healthcare experience, personalize care, improve quality, and work with community organizations to improve health outcomes.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a+” (Excellent) of the core Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-branded insurance subsidiaries of Elevance Health, Inc. (Elevance) (Indianapolis, IN) [NYSE: ELV], as well as most of its non-Blue-branded subsidiaries. In addition, AM Best has upgraded the FSR to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR to “a+” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company and Wellpoint West Virginia, Inc. These companies collectively are referred to as Anthem Health. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good), the Long- and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR; Short-Term IR) of Elevance and the Long-Term IR on the existing surplus notes of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN).
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