Empire BlueCross BlueShield to Transition Name to Anthem BlueCross BlueShield: New ID Cards for Dental Plan to be Issued Prior to January 1, 2024

December 12, 2023

Please note that effective January 1, 2024, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, which is your current dental provider, will transition its name to Anthem BlueCross BlueShield.

Be assured that this change will not impact your pricing, networks, coverage, or level of support or service.

Prior to the effective date of the name change, you will receive new ID cards in the mail. The cards will have a new logo for Anthem BlueCross BlueShield and they will also note the website transition from www.empireblue.com to www.anthem.com.

If you have questions regarding the name change and how it affects you, please contact Anthem BlueCross BlueShield using the member services number located on the back of the new ID card. You can also get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) at www.empireblue.com/faq/.

UPDATE (1.17.24): The new proposed ETA for the Anthem Dental ID card mailing is January 24th. Participants may continue to use their current ID Card, as ID #s will not be changing.