We’re happy to share that we’ve renewed our contract agreement with Optum Care Network.
On November 3, 2025, we advised your clients that Optum Care Network (Optum), a United Health Company, and Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) were in contract negotiations. Since that notification, Anthem and Optum have reached a multiyear agreement that begins January 1, 2026.
If your clients received a new ID card with a new primary care physician assignment but wish to be assigned back their existing Optum physician, please advise them to contact Anthem customer service at 1-844-971-0117. They can also call the member services number on their ID card.
Please contact your Anthem representative if you have questions or need more information.