WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance

The WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance was created by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of offering employer-based group insurance to members of affiliated local chambers and associations. The alliance offers a self- funded employee welfare benefit plan to eligible employer groups with 2–50 employees. The alliance has partnered with Anthem to provide a portfolio of health benefit options, labeled the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance. The program has been granted operating authority and is regulated by the Virginia Bureau of Insurance.

The WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance plans are available to employers who are members of the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance and who:

Have 2 to 50 employees enrolled in their medical plan

Have their corporate headquarters located in Anthem’s service area.

Are in good standing with their participating chamber of commerce or affiliated association.

The mission of the alliance is to connect like-minded small businesses who are ready to be actively engaged in managing their healthcare costs through member engagement, wellness programs, and lower-cost digital care options. By being part of a self-funded group, your business shares overall claims risk with other small businesses, and also shares the costs for financial protection provided by stop-loss coverage.

Being part of a larger group also gives a business access to competitive, predictable rates and quality benefits through one of the largest national healthcare networks. In addition, expanded access to innovative tools, programs, and services empowers employees to make more informed healthcare decisions that can improve their health, and can lower overall group healthcare costs. The success of the program depends on the active engagement of the participating employer groups.

Yes. Like most other small business health plans, at least 75% of eligible employees, excluding valid waivers and a minimum of two employees, must be covered under the plan.

The plan also requires employer contribution of at least 50% of the employee rate for individual benefits of the lowest- cost plan offered.

Absolutely. An eligible employer may join the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance and purchase a plan at any time. Renewals for participating businesses occur at different times of the year. A group’s renewal date is based on the group’s original effective date.

Yes. Participating employers in the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance are eligible for other plans offered by Anthem at a discounted rate. These are stand-alone, fully insured plans for which the participating employer contracts directly with Anthem