What is a Preferred / In-Network Provider?

A Preferred Provider is a doctor, hospital, or other health care provider that is contracted to participate in a specific network of providers.

The advantage to using a Preferred Provider is that these providers have agreed to accept a predetermined fee (or “Preferred Allowance”) as payment for their services. When using Preferred Providers, out-of-pocket expenses will be less.

Note: An insured person should be aware that Preferred Provider hospitals may be staffed with Out-of-Network providers. Receiving services or care from an Out-of-Network provider at a Preferred Provider hospital does not guarantee that all charges will be paid at the Preferred Provider level of benefits.

Click the Find a Doctor box for more information on the specific Preferred Provider Network applicable to your school’s Student Health Insurance Plan.

Network participation is subject to change, so please verify with the provider that they are participating in the network when making an appointment or at the time of service.

Click here to find a provider within the Anthem Preferred Provider Network.

What is a Preferred / In-Network Provider?

A Preferred Provider is a doctor, hospital, or other health care provider that is contracted to participate in a specific network of providers.

The advantage to using a Preferred Provider is that these providers have agreed to accept a predetermined fee (or “Preferred Allowance”) as payment for their services. When using Preferred Providers, out-of-pocket expenses will be less.

Note: An insured person should be aware that Preferred Provider hospitals may be staffed with Out-of-Network providers. Receiving services or care from an Out-of-Network provider at a Preferred Provider hospital does not guarantee that all charges will be paid at the Preferred Provider level of benefits.

Click the Find a Doctor box for more information on the specific Preferred Provider Network applicable to your school’s Student Health Insurance Plan.

Network participation is subject to change, so please verify with the provider that they are participating in the network when making an appointment or at the time of service.

Click here to find a provider within the Anthem Preferred Provider Network.