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Medical underwriting for Anthem health insurance

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield does not offer information on how they underwrite their health insurance policies to the public. You can call us with any questions on any health conditions or medications you are taking.

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Some good notes about Anthem health insurance policies in Connecticut

Anthem Blue Cross has fairly liberal underwriting. A Blue Cross Blue Shield health policy is either issued to you, or it is not. However, some Anthem health insurance plans have exclusions for pre-existing conditions. An exclusion for a prexisting condition is where no benefits are paid for specific conditions you may have. For help or questions on this, please call us. 1-866-508-0618.

Some Height and Weight Criteria

We are including some simple height and weight criteria. These figures do not apply to professional athletes.

Height and weight tables.

You can call us with any questions on any health conditions or medications you are taking. For assistance from an experienced Connecticut health insurance specialist. 1-866-508-0618.