NU Online News Service, Nov. 19, 10:53 a.m. – Anthem Inc., Indianapolis, has joined the rush to set up defined-contribution health plans.
The managed care company has introduced the Anthem ByDesign Personal Care Account program, which combines a high-deductible preferred provider organization plan with an employer-funded personal care account to pay for routine medical expenses.
Annual deductibles range from $1,000 to $4,000, and personal care account contributions range from $500 to $2,000 per employee.