Comptroller Sean Scanlon, Anthem, and Quantum Health Announce Continued Partnership Administering State Employee Health Plan
(HARTFORD, CT) – Comptroller Sean Scanlon today announced, after a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process, that the state of Connecticut will continue its partnerships with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Quantum Health to administer the state employee health plan (SEHP) and municipal Partnership Plan.
Under the RFP award, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will continue to provide medical claims administration and will reestablish utilization management services; Quantum Health will continue to deliver member advocacy services and administer the Health Enhancement Program; and (new to this contract) Ameriben, Anthem’s third-party administrator platform will oversee medical claims administration. Combined, these initiatives will save the state at least $8 million over the next three years.
“Our partnerships with Anthem and Quantum Health will provide guaranteed savings on the state employee and Partnership plans while continuing to offer state employees, fire fighters, police officers and other dedicated public servants the high-quality healthcare they deserve,” said Comptroller Scanlon. “The new performance guarantees incorporated in these contracts will improve budget predictability and help reduce potential volatility in healthcare cost trends—both of which are critically important to the plans’ fiscal health, as well as the fiscal health of Connecticut. I appreciate all parties that came to the table to bring these agreements to fruition and look forward to our continued partnership.”
“We’re proud to continue administering health benefits for State of Connecticut and Connecticut Partnership Plan employees and their families, building on our long history of support for a healthier State workforce,” said Lou Gianquinto, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “During that time, we’ve been responsible stewards of the state’s healthcare dollars, with a strong focus on improving health outcomes, promoting wellness, and managing the growth of healthcare costs. As a Wallingford-based company with deep local roots, we understand the unique healthcare needs of the state and look forward to continuing our partnership.”
“We are honored to continue our relationship with the state of Connecticut and to serve its members with the same commitment and care they’ve come to expect,” said Dayne Williams, CEO of Quantum Health. “Our mission is to simplify the healthcare journey and help the state achieve long-term savings by ensuring members receive the right care, at the right time, from the highest quality providers. Addressing low-quality care is essential to improving outcomes and lowering costs, and every member interaction is an opportunity to make an impact.”
“When workers have a strong voice in how their health benefits are designed and delivered, we can keep workers healthier and strengthen our public services,” said Drew Stoner, Spokesperson for SEBAC. “We are proud to work with the Comptroller’s office to ensure that savings are driven by improved health outcomes, not by cutting benefits or prioritizing profits for third-party corporations.”
Because the State is continuing relationships with incumbent vendors, enrolled members will see no significant changes to their coverage or benefits. Implementation will focus on contractual updates and administrative realignment, ensuring a smooth transition and uninterrupted access to care.
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