Atlanta (Sept. 16, 2021) – Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today that the health system has joined Anthem’s Medicare Advantage network, which will help bring lower out-of-pocket costs for Anthem’s Medicare Advantage members. This agreement went into effect September 15, 2021.

“We appreciate Anthem’s collaboration to make it easier for Georgians to receive convenient care close to home from our providers, especially during this ongoing battle with COVID-19,” said Kevin Brown, President and CEO of Piedmont.

This agreement enables Anthem’s Medicare Advantage members in-network access to care from Piedmont’s hospitals, urgent care centers, QuickCare locations, and physician practices in Georgia. It also expands on the existing relationship between the two organizations in which members of Anthem’s commercial health plans have access to in-network care at Piedmont.

“We are pleased that our members will have access to high-quality care offered by Piedmont and look forward to working with the health system to improve our members’ health and wellbeing,” said Raul Smith, President of Anthem’s Medicare North/East Region. “We are committed to simplifying and enhancing our members’ healthcare experience and increasing the in-network providers available to them is part of that effort.”

Individuals with questions can contact Anthem’s Member Services by using the toll-free number on the back of their identification card. For more information about the services offered at Piedmont, visit www.piedmont.org.