Introduction – what is happening 

We have exciting news to share. On March 1, 2023, Beacon Health Options (Beacon) will change its name to Carelon Behavioral Health. 

How will this affect you?

You and your health are our top priority. The name change will not impact your plan or your service.

• You do not need to take any action. 
• Your benefits and plan will not change.
• You can see all of your previous doctors and health professionals.
• All phone numbers, emails, websites, and apps will redirect you to the right place.

Why the change?

By joining the Carelon brand, Beacon is able to expand its reach and its network. This helps them deliver services to meet all of your health needs. 

Carelon Behavioral Health is here for you.

Carelon Behavioral Health is committed to connecting you to the care you need. Please continue to reach out with questions or concerns. 

It's important to note that you should not send Claim forms to the Plan for services received January 1, 2023 and after.

Typically, your healthcare provider will handle filing Claims for you and your enrolled Dependents. If they don't submit a claim for you, here is how to file.

If you have questions, contact Anthem at (833) 414-5790, or log in to the Sydney Health app or Anthem portal.

For details and information about the settlement, visit www.sagaftrahealthplansettlement.com. 

Please note, if you call the Plan, phone representatives do not have any details about the settlement and will direct you to the website. They cannot provide any information other than to direct you to the settlement website.

Media contact: [email protected]

Participant contact: Log into your Benefits Manager to send us an email.

The Employer Trustees of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, who are appointed by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Joint Policy Committee, the Broadcast Industry and the Sound Recording Industry, together with the Union Trustees appointed by SAG-AFTRA, have unanimously agreed to a one calendar quarter extension of health coverage for certain qualified participants who would otherwise lose coverage on October 1, 2023 to account for work opportunities that may have been lost in May and June of this year.

Qualified Participants must:

1. Be otherwise losing earnings based or Days based coverage on October 1, 2023; AND
2. Have at least $22,000 in reported earnings (or 85 Alternative Days) from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

Qualified participants will receive an email and letter from the Plan confirming their coverage. An alert will also appear when they log in to Benefits Manager.