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[Virginia] Important Provider Agreement alert
Anthem BCBS·VA · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
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May 14, 2026
Summary
Anthem's behavioral health provider network is merging with Carelon Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of Anthem's parent company. Providers must confirm their current email address with Anthem to receive official provider notices and FAQs about the agreement changes, which are available on the Availity Essentials Provider Online Reporting tool.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and administrative staff should confirm that all behavioral health providers in the practice have updated their current email address with Anthem by contacting VAAmendments@anthem.com. This ensures receipt of official provider notices and documentation related to the Carelon Behavioral Health merger. Verify access to the Availity Essentials Provider Online Reporting tool (https://Availity.com) for the complete provider notice and FAQs. No billing system changes are required at this time, but staff should monitor for follow-up communications regarding any billing or credentialing impacts from the network merger.