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Anthem Medical Insurance Information

Enrollment

All new PWCS employees will enroll in health, dental, and vision benefits electronically coincident with their seated start date. Log in to the Employee Self Service (ESS) to enroll in Medical, Dental and Vision plans.

Enrollment for midyear changes for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending: Contact the Benefits and Compensation Department at [email protected] to request the required forms.

Benefits

All medical insurance plans include:

Plan Options

There are three to choose from:

  • Anthem HealthKeepers
  • Anthem KeyCare Enhanced PPO
  • Anthem KeyCare Core PPO

Which Plan is Best for You?

We are excited to introduce you to the ALEX - the PWCS Online Benefits Counselor. Start with ALEX to view all of your PWCS benefits, options, and rates. Spend as much or as little time as you like, at your convenience. If you have questions, ALEX has the answers.

Premiums

Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums are automatically withheld pre-tax through payroll deduction.

Visit the PWCS Benefits Guide to see premiums.

Enrollment Timeline

When can you enroll in Benefits?

  • New employees have 30 days from their employment date to enroll in health insurance.
  • Annual open enrollment - April to May for changes effective July 1 of each year.
  • Within 30 days of an IRS Qualifying Life Event, such as birth or adoption of a child, marriage, death of spouse, or change in employment.

All employees will be required to sign a Health Insurance Acknowledgment form on the New Employee Checklist.

Dependents

Eligible dependents for PWCS' benefits include:

  • Your legal spouse
  • Your biological children, stepchildren, adopted children (or children placed for adoption), and children for whom you have been appointed legal guardian or granted legal custody and who are under the age of 26 (special provisions apply for disabled children). Your child's coverage will end no later than the end of the month in which they turn 26 years old.

PWCS requires documentation demonstrating that all insured dependents meet the eligibility criteria.

Additional Plan Info

Lost your Anthem ID card? Newly enrolled and haven't received your card yet? You can register with Anthem's website and print out a soft copy of your ID card. After you register with Anthem's website on your PC, you can download the Anthem Sydney Health App on your smartphone to monitor your insurance plans and also have access to your medical insurance card electronically.

Contact Anthem by Phone: 1-844-404-2123

For detailed plan information, visit the PWCS Benefits Intranet webpage. (requires PWCS login)

Frequently Asked Questions