Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Inmate Healthcare
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association has entered into a partnership with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield to provide low-cost health services to Virginia’s inmates thus saving Virginia’s cities and counties significant cost when providing inmate medical services. This is a unique medical services program designed to save localities money by using the prices negotiated by Anthem with healthcare providers. Virginia sheriffs are able to tap into the negotiated rates of Anthem by paying an administrative fee, which saves the localities substantial funding from the “rack” rates otherwise charged by healthcare providers. In selecting Anthem, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association went through a bidding process that meets or exceeds the procurement process of local government. Accordingly, sheriffs and local government officials may be interested in contacting the Association or the Anthem representative to determine the cost savings available to your locality. The program provides inmates in Virginia’s jails with:
- Access to Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield’s extensive network of healthcare providers
- Access to network savings negotiated by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Medical and dental retail prescription drug claim processing
- Check writing services with direct payment to providers
- Consultant medical management/utilization review
- Monthly reports detailing medical claim activities
Association members needing more information on this cost saving program can contact Ms. Leslie Tucker, Strategic Account Manager, State & Local Government Programs at Anthem at 703-801-8273 or leslie.tucker@anthem.com.