Anthem (Elevance Health) employer health plans in Virginia
Who Anthem (Elevance Health) insures among Virginia employers and what those plans pay in premium and broker compensation, and what the Anthem (Elevance Health) network pays hospitals.
Anthem (Elevance Health) employer health plans in Virginia at a glance
What the data shows
Anthem (Elevance Health) insures 282 employer health plans in Virginia (23% of 1,209 insured large plans), 2nd of 8 carrier groups; Cigna (380) hold more.
The Anthem (Elevance Health) book in Virginia has held steady since 2020 (289 plans then).
Most of these plans cover 100–499 people (178 plans); 21 cover 1,000 or more.
Median premium per person covered was $6,999, 1% above the Virginia all-carrier median of $6,940. Benefit design and group mix differ, so this is not a price comparison.
86% of these plans reported broker or agent pay on their Anthem (Elevance Health) contracts; where paid, the median was 2.8% of premium (middle half 2.0%–4.0%).
At Virginia hospitals, Anthem (Elevance Health)'s commercial rates run higher than other carriers' at the same hospital for 8 of 17 services; a hip or knee replacement stay has a median rate of $35,787 across 24 hospitals.
Anthem (Elevance Health) plans in Virginia, 2020–2024
| Form year | Plans | Persons covered | Share of state | Median premium / person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 289 | 116,645 | 24% | $6,540 |
| 2021 | 322 | 132,540 | 26% | $6,377 |
| 2022 | 299 | 125,716 | 25% | $5,890 |
| 2023 | 305 | 104,428 | 24% | $6,816 |
| 2024 | 282 | 107,781 | 23% | $6,999 |
| 2025 (partial) | 158 | 81,101 | 21% | $7,377 |
Plan size
| Persons covered | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | 48 | 17% |
| 100–499 | 178 | 63% |
| 500–999 | 34 | 12% |
| 1,000–4,999 | 19 | 7% |
| 5,000 or more | 2 | 1% |
Premiums and broker pay
| Measure | Anthem (Elevance Health) | All carriers, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Median premium per person covered | $6,999 | $6,940 |
| Premium per person, middle half | $5,047–$9,053 | $4,522–$10,219 |
| Plans reporting broker or agent pay | 86% | 79% |
| Median broker pay, % of premium | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Broker pay, middle half | 2.0%–4.0% | 2.5%–5.7% |
| Median broker pay per person covered | $196 | $255 |
Industries
Anthem (Elevance Health)'s Virginia employer clients are concentrated in professional and technical services (70 plans) and manufacturing (42), followed by construction (37).
| Industry | Plans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Professional and technical services | 70 | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 15% |
| Construction | 37 | 13% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 10% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4% |
Anthem (Elevance Health) employer clients in Virginia
266 employers in Virginia have a Anthem (Elevance Health) major-medical contract, 21 of them covering 1,000 or more people. For each one Medlyze has the plan year, the broker on each contract and what that broker was paid, and compiles the list for a state, an industry or a single employer on request.
| Employer | Persons covered | Plan year ends | Broker | Broker pay, % of premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Employer name | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
Brokers: request the Anthem (Elevance Health) Prospect List for Virginia →
What the Anthem (Elevance Health) network pays hospitals in Virginia
Anthem (Elevance Health) commercial rates are on record at 29 Virginia hospitals (the hospitals covered so far, not every hospital). Compared at the same hospitals, Anthem (Elevance Health)'s rate is higher than the other carriers' median for 8 of 17 services and lower for 6. For MRI, lower back, the rate runs from $456 to $1,230 across 17 hospitals.
This page shows 3 of the 17 services in full. The other rates, the size of each gap and every hospital's prices are in the Plan Cost Benchmark.
| Service | Hospitals | Median rate | Range (P10–P90) | vs other carriers, same hospitals | Cash price, median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement (hospital stay) | 24 | $35,787 | $28,209–$60,913 | Higher | $36,747 |
| C-section delivery (hospital stay) | 22 | Locked | Locked | About the same | Locked |
| Vaginal delivery (hospital stay) | 22 | Locked | Locked | About the same | Locked |
| MRI, lower back | 17 | $605 | $456–$1,230 | Lower | $7,495 |
| MRI, knee | 17 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| CT, head | 17 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| CT, abdomen and pelvis | 17 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| Screening mammogram | 10 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 17 | Locked | Locked | Lower | Locked |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 18 | Locked | Locked | Lower | Locked |
| Knee arthroscopy | 12 | Locked | Locked | Lower | Locked |
| Cataract surgery | 16 | Locked | Locked | Lower | Locked |
| Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic | 16 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| Knee replacement, outpatient | 15 | Locked | Locked | Lower | Locked |
| Emergency visit, level 4 | 17 | $2,967 | $1,550–$3,246 | About the same | $3,135 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | 10 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
| Complete blood count | 11 | Locked | Locked | Higher | Locked |
Hospitals with the most published Anthem (Elevance Health) rates
| Hospital | Joint replacement | MRI lower back | CT abdomen | Colonoscopy | ER level 4 | Vaginal delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Hospital | $35,864 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Dominion Hospital | $35,864 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | $37,872 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany | $39,902 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery | $41,748 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski | $36,102 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Reston Hospital Center | $32,054 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center | $29,075 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center | $32,672 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
| Tricities Hospital | $40,255 | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked | Locked |
How the contracts are written: case rates 45%, fee schedules 20%, per diem 35%, percent of billed charges 0%, other 0% of Anthem (Elevance Health)'s published commercial rates for these services in Virginia.
Employers: see all 17 services and every hospital near your people in a Plan Cost Benchmark →
Hospital facility rate only: physician, anesthesia and implant charges are separate. Rates are what hospitals publish, not claims paid, and are not weighted by use.
Carriers in Virginia
| Carrier | Plans | Share | Median premium / person | Median broker % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna | 380 | 31% | $7,544 | 5.0% |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 282 | 23% | $6,999 | 2.8% |
| UnitedHealthcare | 212 | 18% | $5,957 | 4.2% |
| Other insurers (regional and local plans) | 191 | 16% | $7,246 | 3.1% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 177 | 15% | $7,133 | 4.9% |
| Kaiser Permanente | 157 | 13% | $7,961 | 3.6% |
| Aetna | 103 | 9% | $5,386 | 3.2% |
| Humana | 4 | 0% | $1,538 | 3.1% |
Anthem (Elevance Health) in other states
FAQ
How many Virginia employers have Anthem (Elevance Health) health insurance?
282 employer health plans in Virginia reported a Anthem (Elevance Health) major-medical contract in their 2024 filings, covering 107,781 persons. Self-funded plans that Anthem (Elevance Health) only administers are not counted.
What is Anthem (Elevance Health)'s share of the Virginia insured employer market?
23% of insured large employer health plans, 2nd of 8 carrier groups by plan count.
How much do brokers earn on Anthem (Elevance Health) plans in Virginia?
Where broker or agent pay was reported, the median was 2.8% of premium (3.9% across all carriers in Virginia).
Can I see the figures for a specific employer?
Yes. Brokers can request an Employer Account Brief on one employer, or a Prospect List for this market. Employers can request a Plan Cost Benchmark for their own plan. Use the request form on this page.
About these numbers
- Plans counted: the 282 Virginia employer health plans with a Anthem (Elevance Health) major-medical contract in their 2024 filings. Self-funded plans that Anthem (Elevance Health) only administers are not counted here.
- Premium and broker figures: 265 contracts with 20+ persons covered and a reported premium; broker percentages use the 237 contracts that reported broker or agent pay.
- Hospital prices: Anthem (Elevance Health) commercial rates at Virginia hospitals; stay and facility prices only.
- Full method and limits: how the employer health plan data is built.