Behavioral Health | Provider | Individual & Commercial Plans

Most people don’t view their physical and mental health as separate, and neither do we. Behavioral health benefits are integrated into Anthem medical plans for a full spectrum of coordinated care for our members. Become an Anthem provider and join the nation’s second- largest health plan-owned behavioral health company, serving more than 13.8 million members.

We are currently accepting requests to join our network from psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, neuropsychologists and providers who render ABA services. (We regret we are not accepting unsolicited participation requests from other health care professionals at this time.)

Get Started with Anthem

Facilities interested in joining our network can learn more in our Interested Facility Process Guide guide.

Provider Collaboration

The Anthem Behavioral Health Provider Collaboration program is a value-based payment opportunity that recognizes large-volume behavioral health providers and substance use disorder facilities that offer improved treatment outcomes for our members. This program is a pioneering venture that is unique to the health plan industry.

More about Anthem Behavioral Health Provider Collaboration

Resources for Integrated Health Care

Integrated Behavioral Health Care Defined

The Integration Framework

Advancing Care Together

APA Collaborative Care Model

APA Training Opportunities in Integrated Care

Interactive Care Reviewer (ICR) FAQ

Behavioral Health Resources

Forms

A library of the forms and guides most frequently used by our health care professionals. Looking for a document but don’t see it here? Please contact your provider representative for assistance.

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Behavioral Health Guides

Get access to these and other resources—including answers to day-to-day questions, self- service tools, and more—in these interactive guides created especially for our contracted behavioral health professionals and facilities.

Individuals

Sole providers contracted under an Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Behavioral Health Individual Agreement

Guide for individuals

Groups

Practices contracted under an Anthem Blue Cross Commercial Behavioral Health Group Agreement

Guide for groups

Facilities

Facilities contracted under an Anthem Blue Cross Behavioral Health Hospital/ Facility Agreement

Guide for facilities

Additional Resources

Behavioral Health Clinical UM Guidelines

Provider News

Behavioral Health CA Specific Clinical UM Guidelines

Health Care Reform & Insurance Information

Ready to become a provider in the Anthem network?

We look forward to working with you to provide quality service for our members.

Payments for services from a non-participating provider are generally sent to the member, except where federal or state mandates apply, or negotiated agreements are in place.

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Behavioral Health Provider Resources