Is Anthem the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield? Anthem is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield group. Blue Cross Blue Shield is made up of independent companies. Anthem is one of these companies.
Florida Blue is a not-for- profit, policyholder-owned, tax-paying mutual company. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., it is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
(BCBSF) is now Florida Blue. The new name, new logo and tagline – 'In the pursuit of health' – are all part of the company's transition to a health solutions company with an overarching mission to help the people of Florida and their communities achieve better health.
Best for Most Plan Types Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue is the only major insurer in Florida offering PPO plans on the marketplace, giving you the flexibility to see out-of-network doctors. It also offers HMO and EPO plans, so you can choose the network type that works best for you.
Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield are related, but they are not the same company. While they are both top health insurance providers in the USA, the big difference is that Blue Cross Blue Shield is the umbrella that is made up of several independent companies, and one of these smaller companies is Anthem.