UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2022
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Elevance Health, Inc.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the Period Ended June 30, 2022
Table of Contents
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Elevance Health, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| (In millions, except share data) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost of $ | |||||||||||
| Equity securities | |||||||||||
| Premium receivables | |||||||||||
| Self-funded receivables | |||||||||||
| Other receivables | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Long-term investments: | |||||||||||
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost of $ | |||||||||||
| Other invested assets | |||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Other intangible assets | |||||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Liabilities and equity | |||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Medical claims payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Other policyholder liabilities | |||||||||||
| Unearned income | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | |||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | |||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt, less current portion | |||||||||||
| Reserves for future policy benefits | |||||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | |||||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies – Note 11 | |||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, without par value, shares authorized – | |||||||||||
Common stock, par value $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||
| Total equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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Elevance Health, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share data) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Premiums | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Product revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Administrative fees and other revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (losses) gains on financial instruments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income tax expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends per share | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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Elevance Health, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in net unrealized losses/gains on investments | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on investments | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in net unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in net periodic pension and postretirement costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total shareholders’ comprehensive income | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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Elevance Health, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||||||||
| (In millions) | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net losses (gains) on financial instruments | ( | ||||||||||
| Equity in net earnings of other invested assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation | |||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other invested assets | ( | ||||||||||
| Other assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Policy liabilities | |||||||||||
| Unearned income | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Income taxes | ( | ||||||||||
| Other, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Investing activities | |||||||||||
| Purchases of investments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | |||||||||||
| Maturities, calls and redemptions from investments | |||||||||||
| Changes in securities lending collateral | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchases of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Financing activities | |||||||||||
| Net proceeds from commercial paper borrowings | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from long-term borrowings | |||||||||||
| Repayments of long-term borrowings | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from short-term borrowings | |||||||||||
| Repayments of short-term borrowings | ( | ||||||||||
| Changes in securities lending payable | |||||||||||
| Changes in bank overdrafts | |||||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash dividends | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans | |||||||||||
| Taxes paid through withholding of common stock under employee stock plans | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other, net | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | |||||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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Elevance Health, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
| Total Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Number of Shares | Par Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2021 (audited) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 (Note 2) | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 1, 2022 | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | ( | — | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net of related tax benefits | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debenture repurchases, conversions and tax adjustments | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | ( | — | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net of related tax benefits | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible debenture repurchases and conversions | — | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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Elevance Health, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (continued) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Number of Shares | Par Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net of related tax benefits | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, net of related tax benefits | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Convertible debenture repurchases and conversions | — | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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Elevance Health, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2022
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data or As Otherwise Stated Herein)
1. Organization
On May 18, 2022, our shareholders approved a proposal to amend our amended and restated articles of incorporation to change our name from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc., which amendment and name change went into effect on June 27, 2022. We began operating as Elevance Health, Inc. and trading under our new ticker symbol “ELV” on June 28, 2022. References to the terms “we,” “our,” “us” or “Elevance Health” used throughout these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements refer to Elevance Health, Inc., an Indiana corporation, and unless the context otherwise requires, its direct and indirect subsidiaries. References to the “states” include the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, unless the context otherwise requires.
Elevance Health is a health company with the purpose of improving the health of humanity. We are the largest health insurer in the United States in terms of medical membership, serving over 47 million medical members through our affiliated health plans as of June 30, 2022. We offer a broad spectrum of network-based managed care risk-based plans to Individual, Group, Medicaid and Medicare markets. In addition, we provide a broad array of managed care services to fee-based customers, including claims processing, stop loss insurance, provider network access, medical management, care management and wellness programs, actuarial services and other administrative services. We also provide services to the federal government in connection with our Federal Health Products & Services business, which administers the Federal Employees Health Benefits (“FEHB”) Program. We provide an array of specialty services both to our subsidiary health plans and also unaffiliated health plans, including pharmacy benefits management (“PBM”) services and dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental health insurance benefits, as well as integrated health services.
We are an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”), an association of independent health benefit plans. We serve our members as the Blue Cross licensee for California and as the Blue Cross and Blue Shield (“BCBS”) licensee for Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, New York (in the New York City metropolitan area and upstate New York), Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.) and Wisconsin. In a majority of these service areas, we do business as Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield or Empire Blue Cross. In addition, we conduct business through arrangements with other BCBS licensees as well as other strategic partners. Through our subsidiaries, we also serve customers in numerous states as AIM Specialty Health, Amerigroup, Aspire Health, Beacon, CareMore, Freedom Health, HealthLink, HealthSun, Integra Managed Care, MMM, Optimum HealthCare, Simply Healthcare, and/or UniCare. We offer PBM services through our IngenioRx, Inc. (“IngenioRx”) subsidiary. We are licensed to conduct insurance operations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico through our subsidiaries.
As part of our name change to Elevance Health, on June 15, 2022 we announced that over the next several years we will organize our brand portfolio into the following core go-to-market brands:
•Anthem Blue Cross/Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield — represents our existing Anthem-branded and affiliated Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield licensed plans;
•Wellpoint — we intend to unite select non-BCBSA licensed Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial plans under the Wellpoint name; and
•Carelon — this brand will bring together our healthcare brands and capabilities, including our Diversified Business Group and IngenioRx business under a single brand name. We now refer to our Diversified Business Group as Carelon. In January 2023, IngenioRx will become CarelonRx.
There are currently no segment changes associated with this branding strategy.
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2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Investments: We classify fixed maturity securities in our investment portfolio as “available-for-sale” and report those securities at fair value. Certain fixed maturity securities are available to support current operations and, accordingly, we classify such investments as current assets without regard to their contractual maturity. Investments used to satisfy contractual, regulatory or other requirements are classified as long-term, without regard to contractual maturity.
If a fixed maturity security is in an unrealized loss position and we have the intent to sell the fixed maturity security, or it is more likely than not that we will have to sell the fixed maturity security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, we write down the fixed maturity security’s cost basis to fair value and record an impairment loss in our consolidated statements of income. For impaired fixed maturity securities that we do not intend to sell or if it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell such securities, but we expect that we will not fully recover the amortized cost basis, we recognize the credit component of the impairment as an allowance for credit loss in our consolidated balance sheets and record an impairment loss in our consolidated statements of income. The non-credit component of the impairment is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Furthermore, unrealized losses entirely caused by non-credit-related factors related to fixed maturity securities for which we expect to fully recover the amortized cost basis continue to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The credit component of an impairment is determined primarily by comparing the net present value of projected future cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity security. The net present value is calculated by discounting our best estimate of projected future cash flows at the effective interest rate implicit in the fixed maturity security at the date of purchase. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, cash flow estimates are based on assumptions regarding the underlying collateral, including prepayment speeds, vintage, type of underlying asset, geographic concentrations, default rates, recoveries and changes in value. For all other securities, cash flow estimates are driven by assumptions regarding probability of default, including changes in credit ratings and estimates regarding timing and amount of recoveries associated with a default.
For asset-backed securities included in fixed maturity securities, we recognize income using an effective yield based on anticipated prepayments and the estimated economic life of the securities. When estimates of prepayments change, the effective yield is recalculated to reflect actual payments to date and anticipated future payments. The net investment in the securities is adjusted to the amount that would have existed had the new effective yield been applied since the purchase date of the securities. Such adjustments are reported within net investment income.
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The changes in fair value of our marketable equity securities are recognized in our results of operations within net gains and losses on financial instruments. Certain marketable equity securities are held to satisfy contractual obligations, and are reported under the caption “Other invested assets” in our consolidated balance sheets.
We have corporate-owned life insurance policies on certain participants in our deferred compensation plans and other members of management. The cash surrender value of the corporate-owned life insurance policies is reported under the caption “Other invested assets” in our consolidated balance sheets.
We use the equity method of accounting for investments in companies in which our ownership interest may enable us to influence the operating or financial decisions of the investee company. Our proportionate share of equity in net income of these unconsolidated affiliates is reported within net investment income. The equity method investments are reported under the caption “Other invested assets” in our consolidated balance sheets.
Investment income is recorded when earned. All securities sold resulting in investment gains and losses are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses are determined on the basis of the cost or amortized cost of the specific securities sold.
We participate in securities lending programs whereby marketable securities in our investment portfolio are transferred to independent brokers or dealers in exchange for cash and securities collateral. We recognize the collateral as an asset, which is reported under the caption “Other current assets” in our consolidated balance sheets, and we record a corresponding liability for the obligation to return the collateral to the borrower, which is reported under the caption “Other current liabilities” in our consolidated balance sheets. The securities on loan are reported in the applicable investment category on our consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains or losses on securities lending collateral are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. The market value of loaned securities and that of the collateral pledged can fluctuate in non-synchronized fashions. To the extent the loaned securities’ value appreciates faster or depreciates slower than the value of the collateral pledged, we are exposed to the risk of the shortfall. As a primary mitigating mechanism, the loaned securities and collateral pledged are marked to market on a daily basis and the shortfall, if any, is collected accordingly. Secondarily, the collateral level is set at 102 % of the value of the loaned securities, which provides a cushion before any shortfall arises. The investment of the cash collateral is subject to market risk, which is managed by limiting the investments to higher quality and shorter duration instruments.
Receivables: Receivables are reported net of amounts for expected credit losses. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical collection trends, future forecasts and our judgment regarding the ability to collect specific accounts.
Premium receivables include the uncollected amounts from risk-based groups, individuals and government programs for insurance services. Premium receivables are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $137 and $142 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Self-funded receivables include administrative fees, claims and other amounts due from fee-based customers for administrative services. Self-funded receivables are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $86 and $50 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Other receivables include pharmacy rebates, provider advances, claims recoveries, reinsurance receivables, proceeds due from brokers on investment trades, accrued investment income, and other miscellaneous amounts due to us. These receivables are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $699 and $648 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
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2021-01 provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of the reference rate reform. The provisions must be applied at a Topic, Subtopic, or Industry Subtopic level for all transactions other than derivatives, which may be applied at a hedging relationship level. We adopted ASU 2021-01 on January 7, 2021, and the adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In October 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-08, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (“ASU 2020-08”). The amendments in ASU 2020-08 clarify when an entity should assess whether a callable debt security is within the scope of accounting guidance, which impacts the amortization period for nonrefundable fees and other costs. ASU 2020-08 became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020. The amendments were to be applied on a prospective basis as of the beginning of the period of adoption for existing or newly purchased callable debt securities. We adopted ASU 2020-08 on January 1, 2021, and the adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity (“ASU 2020-06”). The amendments eliminate two of the three accounting models that require separate accounting for convertible features of debt securities, simplify the contract settlement assessment for equity classification, require the use of the if-converted method for all convertible instruments in the diluted earnings per share calculation and expand disclosure requirements. The amendments became effective for our annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021. We adopted ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2022 using the modified retrospective transition method, which resulted in an increase to our reported debt outstanding of $31 , a decrease to our deferred tax liabilities of $8 , and a corresponding cumulative-effect reduction to our opening retained earnings of $23 ; these amounts are not material to our overall consolidated financial position. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 did not have an impact on our results of operations or our consolidated cash flows. Use of the if-converted method did not have an impact on our overall earnings per share calculation.
In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”). The amendments in ASU 2019-12 remove certain exceptions to the general principles in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740. The amendments also clarify and amend existing guidance to improve consistent application. The amendments became effective for our annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020. The transition method (retrospective, modified retrospective, or prospective basis) related to the amendments depends on the applicable guidance, and all amendments for which there is no transition guidance specified are to be applied on a prospective basis. We adopted ASU 2019-12 on January 1, 2021, and the adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted: In November 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-11, Financial Services—Insurance (Topic 944): Effective Date and Early Application (“ASU 2020-11”). The amendments in ASU 2020-11 make changes to the effective date and early application of Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-12, Financial Services—Insurance (Topic 944): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (“ASU 2018-12”), which was issued in November 2018. The amendments in ASU 2020-11 have extended the original effective date by one year, and now the amendments are required for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The amendments in ASU 2018-12 make changes to a variety of areas to simplify or improve the existing recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements for long-duration contracts issued by an insurance entity. The amendments require insurers to annually review the assumptions they make about their policyholders and update the liabilities for future policy benefits if the assumptions change. The amendments also simplify the amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs and add new disclosure requirements about the assumptions insurers use to measure their liabilities and how they may affect future cash flows. The amendments related to the liability for future policy benefits for traditional and limited-payment contracts and deferred acquisition costs are to be applied to contracts in force as of the beginning of the earliest period presented, with an option to apply such amendments retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the earliest period presented. The amendments for market risk benefits are to be applied retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the effects the adoption of ASU 2020-11 and ASU 2018-12 will have on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and related disclosures.
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3. Business Acquisitions
Completed Acquisitions
On May 5, 2022, we completed our acquisition of Integra Managed Care (“Integra”) from Personal Touch Holding Corporation. Integra is a managed long-term care plan that serves New York state Medicaid members, enabling adults with long-term care needs and disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes. The purchase price was allocated to the tangible and intangible net assets acquired based on management’s initial estimates of their fair values, of which $89 has been allocated to finite-lived intangible assets, $250 to indefinite-lived intangible assets, and $110 to goodwill. The majority of goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.
Acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2021, for which the initial accounting was finalized as of June 30, 2022, included myNEXUS, Inc. (“myNEXUS”), a comprehensive home-based nursing management company for payors, and MMM Holdings, LLC (“MMM”), including its Medicare Advantage plan, Medicaid plan and other affiliated companies. As of June 30, 2022, the purchase price of each transaction was allocated to the tangible and intangible net assets acquired based on management’s final estimates of their fair values, of which $1,577 has been allocated to finite-lived intangible assets, $20 to indefinite-lived intangible assets, and $2,531 to goodwill. The majority of goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. Adjustments to goodwill arising from contractual purchase price adjustments and subsequent adjustments made to the assets acquired or liabilities assumed during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were $6 .
4. Business Optimization Initiatives
Provided below is a summary of the activity, by reportable segment, related to the liability for employee termination costs previously incurred in connection with our enterprise-wide business optimization initiatives introduced in 2020.
| Commercial & Specialty Business | Government Business | IngenioRx | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 Business Optimization Initiatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee termination costs: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liability for employee termination costs at January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liability for employee termination costs at June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5. Investments
Fixed Maturity Securities
We evaluate our available-for-sale fixed maturity securities for declines based on qualitative and quantitative factors. We have established an allowance for credit loss and recorded credit loss expense as a reflection of our expected impairment losses. We continue to review our investment portfolios under our impairment review policy. Given the inherent uncertainty of changes in market conditions and the significant judgments involved, there is a continuing risk that declines in fair value may occur and additional material impairment losses on investments may be recorded in future periods.
Although not material to our consolidated results of operations, during the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded a combination of credit losses, losses on sale of fixed maturity securities and impairments related to our exposure resulting from investments in Russia and Ukraine. These items are reflected in the tables presented below. At June 30, 2022, our remaining holdings of Russia and Ukraine fixed maturity securities were not material.
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A summary of current and long-term fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale, at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| Cost or Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Allowance For Credit Losses | Estimated Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Government securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign government securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Government securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign government securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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For fixed maturity securities in an unrealized loss position at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the following table summarizes the aggregate fair values and gross unrealized losses by length of time those securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position:
| Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or Greater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Securities are whole amounts) | Number of Securities | Estimated Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Loss | Number of Securities | Estimated Fair Value | Gross Unrealized Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Government securities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign government securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
States, municipalities and political subdivisions | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residential mortgage-backed securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States Government securities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government sponsored securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign government securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
States, municipalities and political subdivisions | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residential mortgage-backed securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Below are discussions by security type for unrealized losses and credit losses as of June 30, 2022:
Foreign government securities: An allowance for credit loss was established on certain foreign government securities related to Russia and the Ukraine. The ongoing Russian/Ukrainian conflict and the uncertainties around future ability to collect payment, as well as a significant decline in fair value, were factors indicating a credit loss. No other foreign government securities had material unrealized losses or qualitative factors to indicate a credit loss.
Corporate securities: An allowance for credit losses on consumer-driven and financial sector fixed maturity corporate securities has been determined based on qualitative and quantitative factors including credit rating, decline in fair value and industry condition along with other available market data. With multiple risk factors present, these securities were reviewed for expected future cash flow to determine the portion of unrealized losses that were credit related and to record an allowance for credit losses. Unrealized losses on our other corporate securities were largely due to market conditions relating to increasing interest rates and the COVID-19 pandemic; however, qualitative factors did not indicate a credit loss as of June 30, 2022. We do not intend to sell these investments and it is likely we will not have to sell these investments prior to maturity or recovery of amortized cost.
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Residential mortgage-backed securities: An allowance for credit loss was established on certain residential mortgage-backed securities. Notification of maturity and coupon default, as well as a significant and sustained decline in fair value, were factors to indicate a credit loss. Unrealized losses on our other residential mortgage-backed securities were largely due to market conditions and rising interest rates; however, qualitative factors did not indicate a credit loss. We do not intend to sell these investments and it is likely we will not be required to sell these investments prior to maturity or recovery of amortized cost.
As for the remaining securities shown in the table above, unrealized losses on these securities have not been recognized into income because we do not intend to sell these investments and it is likely that we will not be required to sell these investments prior to their anticipated recovery. The decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. We have evaluated these securities for any change in credit rating and have determined that no allowance is necessary. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach maturity.
The table below presents a roll-forward by major security type of the allowance for credit losses on fixed maturity securities available-for-sale held at period end for the three and six months ended months June 30, 2022 and 2021:
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign government securities | Corporate securities | Residential mortgage-backed securities | Total | Foreign government securities | Corporate Securities | Residential mortgage-backed securities | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions for securities for which no previous expected credit losses were recognized | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securities sold during the period | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decreases to the allowance for credit losses on securities | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total allowance for credit losses, ending balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate securities | Residential mortgage-backed securities | Total | Corporate Securities | Residential mortgage-backed securities | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions for securities for which no previous expected credit losses were recognized | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securities sold during the period | ( | — | ( | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Decreases) increases to the allowance for credit losses on securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total allowance for credit losses, ending balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2022, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations.
| Amortized Cost | Estimated Fair Value | ||||||||||
| Due in one year or less | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Due after one year through five years | |||||||||||
| Due after five years through ten years | |||||||||||
| Due after ten years | |||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities | |||||||||||
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | $ | |||||||||
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we received total proceeds from sales, maturities, calls or redemptions of fixed maturity securities of $7,026 and $10,672 , respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we received total proceeds from sales, maturities, calls or redemptions of fixed maturity securities of $627 and $5,950 , respectively.
In the ordinary course of business, we may sell securities at a loss for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to: (i) changes in the investment environment; (ii) expectation that the fair value could deteriorate further; (iii) desire to reduce exposure to an issuer or an industry; (iv) changes in credit quality; or (v) changes in expected cash flow.
All securities sold resulting in investment gains and losses are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains and losses are determined on the basis of the cost or amortized cost of the specific securities sold.
Equity Securities
A summary of marketable equity securities at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Equity securities: | |||||||||||
| Exchange traded funds | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Common equity securities | |||||||||||
| Private equity securities | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||
Other Invested Assets
Other invested assets include primarily our investments in limited partnerships, joint ventures and other non-controlled corporations, mortgage loans and the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies. Investments in limited partnerships, joint ventures and other non-controlled corporations are carried at our share in the entities’ undistributed earnings, which approximates fair value. Financial information for certain of these investments are reported on a one or three month lag due to the timing of when we receive financial information from the companies.
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Investment Gains and Losses
Net investment (losses) gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (losses) gains: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross realized gains from sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross realized losses from sales | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment (losses) recoveries recognized in income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized (losses) gains from sales of fixed maturity securities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized (losses) gains recognized on equity securities still held at the end of the period | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized (losses) gains recognized on equity securities sold during the period | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (losses) gains on equity securities | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross gains | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross losses | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment (losses) recoveries recognized in income | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net losses on other investments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (losses) gains on investments | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued Investment Income
At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accrued investment income totaled $212 and $205 , respectively. We recognize accrued investment income under the caption “Other receivables” on our consolidated balance sheets.
Securities Lending Programs
We participate in securities lending programs whereby marketable securities in our investment portfolio are transferred to independent brokers or dealers in exchange for cash and securities collateral. The fair value of the collateral received at the time of the transactions amounted to $2,775 and $2,155 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The value of the collateral represented 102 % of the market value of the securities on loan at each of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. We recognize the collateral as an asset under the caption “Other current assets” in our consolidated balance sheets, and we recognize a corresponding liability for the obligation to return the collateral to the borrower under the caption “Other current liabilities.” The securities on loan are reported in the applicable investment category on our consolidated balance sheets.
At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the remaining contractual maturity of our securities lending agreements included overnight and continuous transactions of cash for $2,527 and $1,874 , respectively, of United States Government securities for $241 and $281 , respectively, and of Other securities for $7 and $0 , respectively.
6. Derivative Financial Instruments
We primarily invest in the following types of derivative financial instruments: interest rate swaps, futures, forward contracts, put and call options, swaptions, embedded derivatives and warrants. We also enter into master netting agreements, which reduce credit risk by permitting net settlement of transactions.
We have entered into various interest rate swap contracts to convert a portion of our interest rate exposure on our long-term debt from fixed rates to floating rates. The floating rates payable on all of our fair value hedges are benchmarked to
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LIBOR or the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). Any amounts recognized for changes in fair value of these derivatives are included in the captions “Other current assets,” or “Other noncurrent assets,” or “Other current liabilities” or “Other noncurrent liabilities” in our consolidated balance sheets.
The unrecognized loss for all expired and terminated cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, was $233 and $239 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized net gains on non-hedging derivatives of $24 and $46 , respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized net gains on non-hedging derivatives of $25 and $47 , respectively.
For additional information relating to the fair value of our derivative assets and liabilities, see Note 7, “Fair Value,” of this Form 10-Q.
7. Fair Value
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Level inputs, as defined by FASB guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures, are as follows:
| Level Input | Input Definition | |||||||
| Level I | Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date. | |||||||
| Level II | Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level I that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date. | |||||||
| Level III | Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. | |||||||
The following methods, assumptions and inputs were used to determine the fair value of each class of the following assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets:
Cash equivalents: Cash equivalents primarily consist of highly rated money market funds with maturities of three months or less and are purchased daily at par value with specified yield rates. Due to the high ratings and short-term nature of the funds, we designate all cash equivalents as Level I.
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale: Fair values of available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. These fair values are obtained primarily from third-party pricing services, which generally use Level I or Level II inputs for the determination of fair value to facilitate fair value measurements and disclosures. Level II securities primarily include corporate securities, securities from states, municipalities and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities, United States government securities, foreign government securities, and certain other asset-backed securities. For securities not actively traded, the pricing services may use quoted market prices of comparable instruments or discounted cash flow analyses, incorporating inputs that are currently observable in the markets for similar securities. We have controls in place to review the pricing services’ qualifications and procedures used to determine fair values. In addition, we periodically review the pricing services’ pricing methodologies, data sources and pricing inputs to ensure the fair values obtained are reasonable. Inputs that are often used in the valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, broker quotes, benchmark yields, credit spreads, default rates and prepayment speeds. We also have certain fixed maturity securities, primarily corporate debt securities, which are designated Level III securities. For these securities, the valuation methodologies may incorporate broker quotes or discounted cash flow analyses using assumptions for inputs such as expected cash flows, benchmark yields, credit spreads, default rates and prepayment speeds that are not observable in the markets.
Equity securities: Fair values of equity securities are generally designated as Level I and are based on quoted market prices. For certain equity securities, quoted market prices for the identical security are not always available, and the fair value is estimated by reference to similar securities for which quoted prices are available. These securities are designated Level II. We also have certain equity securities, including private equity securities, for which the fair value is estimated based on each security’s current condition and future cash flow projections. Such securities are designated Level III. The fair values of these private equity securities are generally based on either broker quotes or discounted cash flow projections using assumptions
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for inputs such as the weighted-average cost of capital, long-term revenue growth rates and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and/or revenue multiples that are not observable in the markets.
Securities lending collateral: Fair values of securities lending collateral are based on quoted market prices, where available. These fair values are obtained primarily from third-party pricing services, which generally use Level I or Level II inputs for the determination of fair value, to facilitate fair value measurements and disclosures.
Derivatives: Fair values are based on the quoted market prices by the financial institution that is the counterparty to the derivative transaction. We independently verify prices provided by the counterparties using valuation models that incorporate observable market inputs for similar derivative transactions. Derivatives are designated as Level II securities. Derivatives presented within the fair value hierarchy table below are presented on a gross basis and not on a master netting basis by counterparty.
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A summary of fair value measurements by level for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows:
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| Cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Derivatives - other liabilities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
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| Cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives - other liabilities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level III inputs for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Corporate Securities | Residential Mortgage- backed Securities | Other Securities | Equity Securities | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance at April 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total losses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in net income | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlements | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transfers into Level III | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transfers out of Level III | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance at June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized losses included in net income related to assets still held at June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance at April 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gains: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in net income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlements | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gains included in net income related to assets still held at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level III inputs for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Corporate Securities | Residential Mortgage- backed Securities | Other Securities | Equity Securities | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance at January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total losses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in net income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlements | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transfers into Level III | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transfers out of Level III | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance at June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gains included in net income related to assets still held at June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance at January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gains: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in net income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchases | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlements | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gains included in net income related to assets still held at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
There were no individually material transfers into or out of Level III during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. As disclosed in Note 3, “Business Acquisitions,” we completed our acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022 and the acquisitions of myNEXUS and MMM during the second quarter of 2021. The net assets acquired in our acquisitions of Integra, myNEXUS and MMM and resulting goodwill and other intangible assets were recorded at fair value primarily using Level III inputs. The majority of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their carrying values as of the respective date of acquisition, as their carrying values approximated their fair values due to their short-term nature. The fair values of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in our acquisitions of Integra, myNEXUS and MMM were internally estimated based on the income approach. The income approach estimates fair value based on the present value of the cash flows that the assets could be expected to generate in the future. We developed internal estimates for the expected cash flows and discount rate in the present value calculation. Other than the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in our acquisitions of Integra, myNEXUS and MMM described above, there were no material assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.
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Our valuation policy is determined by members of our treasury and accounting departments. Whenever possible, our policy is to obtain quoted market prices in active markets to estimate fair values for recognition and disclosure purposes. Where quoted market prices in active markets are not available, fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, broker quotes, unobservable inputs or other valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by our assumptions, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows. The use of assumptions for unobservable inputs for the determination of fair value involves a level of judgment and uncertainty. Changes in assumptions that reasonably could have been different at the reporting date may result in a higher or lower determination of fair value. Changes in fair value measurements, if significant, may affect performance of cash flows.
Potential taxes and other transaction costs are not considered in estimating fair values. Our valuation policy is generally to obtain quoted prices for each security from third-party pricing services, which are derived through recently reported trades for identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based upon available market observable information. As we are responsible for the determination of fair value, we perform analysis on the prices received from the pricing services to determine whether the prices are reasonable estimates of fair value. This analysis is performed by our internal treasury personnel who are familiar with our investment portfolios, the pricing services engaged and the valuation techniques and inputs used. Our analysis includes procedures such as a review of month-to-month price fluctuations and price comparisons to secondary pricing services. There were no adjustments to quoted market prices obtained from the pricing services during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.
In addition to the preceding disclosures on assets recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets, FASB guidance also requires the disclosure of fair values for certain other financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value, whether or not such values are recognized in our consolidated balance sheets.
Non-financial instruments such as real estate, property and equipment, other current assets, deferred income taxes, intangible assets and certain financial instruments, such as policy liabilities, are excluded from the fair value disclosures. Therefore, the fair value amounts cannot be aggregated to determine our underlying economic value.
The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, premium receivables, self-funded receivables, other receivables, unearned income, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and certain other current liabilities approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items. These assets and liabilities are not listed in the table below.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument that is recorded at its carrying value in our consolidated balance sheets:
Other invested assets: Other invested assets include primarily our investments in limited partnerships, joint ventures and other non-controlled corporations and mortgage loans, as well as the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies. Investments in limited partnerships, joint ventures and other non-controlled corporations are carried at our share in the entities’ undistributed earnings, which approximates fair value. Mortgage loans are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The carrying value of corporate-owned life insurance policies represents the cash surrender value as reported by the respective insurer, which approximates fair value.
Short-term borrowings: The fair value of our short-term borrowings is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar debt, or, if no quoted market prices were available, on the current market interest rates estimated to be available to us for debt of similar terms and remaining maturities.
Long-term debt—commercial paper: The carrying amount for commercial paper approximates fair value, as the underlying instruments have variable interest rates at market value.
Long-term debt—senior unsecured notes and surplus notes: The fair values of our notes are based on quoted market prices in active markets for the same or similar debt, or, if no quoted market prices are available, on the current market observable rates estimated to be available to us for debt of similar terms and remaining maturities.
Long-term debt—convertible debentures: The fair value of our convertible debentures is based on the quoted market price in the active private market in which the convertible debentures trade.
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A summary of the estimated fair values by level of each class of financial instrument that is recorded at its carrying value on our consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows:
| Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other invested assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Convertible debentures | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other invested assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8. Income Taxes
During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we recognized income tax expense of $493 and $552 , respectively, which represent effective income tax rates of 23.0 % and 23.5 %, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate from the three months ended June 30, 2021 is primarily related to the tax impact of expected geographic changes in our mix of 2022 earnings.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we recognized income tax expense of $1,024 and $1,061 , respectively, which represent effective income tax rates of 22.9 % and 23.4 %, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate from the six months ended June 30, 2021 is primarily related to the tax impact of expected geographic changes in our mix of 2022 earnings.
Income taxes receivable totaled $332 and $173 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. We recognized the income taxes receivable as an asset under the caption “Other current assets” in our consolidated balance sheets.
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9. Medical Claims Payable
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for medical claims payable, by segment (see Note 15, “Segment Information”), for the six months ended June 30, 2022 is as follows:
| Commercial & Specialty Business | Government Business | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross medical claims payable, beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded medical claims payable, beginning of period | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net medical claims payable, beginning of period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business combinations and purchase adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net incurred medical claims: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior periods redundancies | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total net incurred medical claims | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net payments attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Prior periods medical claims | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net payments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net medical claims payable, end of period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded medical claims payable, end of period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross medical claims payable, end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
At June 30, 2022, the total of net incurred but not reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims for the Commercial & Specialty Business was $101 , $673 and $3,294 for the claim years 2020 and prior, 2021 and 2022, respectively.
At June 30, 2022, the total of net incurred but not reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims for the Government Business was $223 , $869 and $9,474 for the claim years 2020 and prior, 2021 and 2022, respectively.
At June 30, 2022, the total of net incurred but not reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims for Other was $1 , $21 and $220 for the claim years 2020 and prior, 2021 and 2022, respectively.
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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for medical claims payable, by segment (see Note 15, “Segment Information”), for the six months ended June 30, 2021 is as follows:
| Commercial & Specialty Business | Government Business | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross medical claims payable, beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded medical claims payable, beginning of period | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net medical claims payable, beginning of period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business combinations and purchase adjustments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior periods redundancies | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total net incurred medical claims | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net payments attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ceded medical claims payable, end of period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross medical claims payable, end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
The favorable development recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 resulted primarily from trend factors in late 2021 and late 2020, respectively, developing more favorably than originally expected. Favorable development in the completion factors resulting from the latter parts of 2020 developing faster than expected also contributed to the favorable development in the six months ended June 30, 2021. The impact from COVID-19 on healthcare utilization and medical claims submission patterns continues to provide increased estimation uncertainty on our incurred but not reported liability at June 30, 2022.
The reconciliation of net incurred medical claims to benefit expense included in our consolidated statements of income for periods in 2022 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net incurred medical claims: | |||||||||||||||||
| Commercial & Specialty Business | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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| Other | |||||||||||||||||
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| Quality improvement and other claims expense | |||||||||||||||||
| Benefit expense | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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The reconciliation of net incurred medical claims to benefit expense included in our consolidated statements of income for periods in 2021 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Commercial & Specialty Business | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Government Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Quality improvement and other claims expense | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit expense | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
The reconciliation of the medical claims payable reflected in the tables above to the consolidated ending balance for medical claims payable included in the consolidated balance sheet, as of June 30, 2022, is as follows:
| Commercial & Specialty Business | Government Business | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net medical claims payable, end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded medical claims payable, end of period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance lines other than short duration | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross medical claims payable, end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
10. Debt
We generally issue senior unsecured notes for long-term borrowing purposes. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $22,749 and $22,359 , respectively, outstanding under these notes.
On May 16, 2022 we repaid, at maturity, the $850 outstanding balance of our 3.125 % senior unsecured notes.
On April 29, 2022, we issued $600 aggregate principal amount of 4.100 % Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and $700 aggregate principal amount of 4.550 % Notes due 2052 (the “2052 Notes”) under our shelf registration statement. Interest on the 2032 Notes and 2052 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing November 15, 2022. We used the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, such as the funding of acquisitions, repayment of short-term and long-term debt and the repurchase of our common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program.
We have an unsecured surplus note with an outstanding principal balance of $25 at both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
We have a senior revolving credit facility (the “5-Year Facility”) with a group of lenders for general corporate purposes. On April 18, 2022, we amended and restated the credit agreement for the 5-Year Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date of the 5-Year Facility from June 2024 to April 2027 and increase the amount of credit available under the 5-Year Facility from $2,500 to $4,000 . Also on April 18, 2022, concurrently with the amendment and restatement of the 5-Year Facility, we terminated our 364-day senior revolving credit facility that provided for credit in the amount of $1,000 , which was scheduled to mature in June 2022 (the “2021 364-Day Facility” and together with the 5-Year Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). In June 2021, we terminated our 364-day senior revolving credit facility (the “prior 364-Day Facility”), which was scheduled to mature in June 2021, and entered into the 2021 364-Day Facility with a group of lenders for general corporate purposes. Our ability to borrow under the 5-Year Facility is subject to compliance with certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to maintain a defined debt-to-capital ratio of not more than 60%, subject to increase in certain circumstances set forth in the credit agreement for the 5-Year Facility. As of June 30, 2022, our debt-to-capital ratio, as defined and calculated under the 5-Year Facility, was 39.7%. We do not believe the restrictions contained in our 5-Year Facility covenants materially affect our financial or operating flexibility. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all
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Through certain subsidiaries, we have entered into multiple 364-day lines of credit (the “Subsidiary Credit Facilities”) with separate lenders for general corporate purposes. The Subsidiary Credit Facilities provide combined credit of up to $200 . At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no amounts outstanding under our Subsidiary Credit Facilities.
We have an authorized commercial paper program of up to $4,000 , the proceeds of which may be used for general corporate purposes. In July 2022, we increased the amount available under the commercial paper program from $3,500 to $4,000. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $550 and $300 , respectively, outstanding under this program.
We have outstanding senior unsecured convertible debentures due 2042 (the “Debentures”), which are governed by an indenture (the “indenture”) between us and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. We accounted for the Debentures in accordance with the FASB cash conversion guidance for debt with conversion and other options at the time of issue. As a result, the value of the embedded conversion option (net of deferred taxes and equity issuance costs) was bifurcated from its debt host and recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital in our consolidated balance sheets. We adopted ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2022 using the modified retrospective transition method, which resulted in an increase to our reported debt outstanding of $31 , a decrease of our deferred tax liabilities of $8 and a corresponding cumulative-effect reduction to our opening retained earnings of $23 , eliminating the bifurcation of the embedded conversion option. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, $13 and $15 of aggregate principal amount of the Debentures was surrendered for conversion by certain holders in accordance with the terms and provisions of the indenture. We elected to settle the excess of the principal amount of the conversions with cash for total payments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 of $93 and $107 , respectively.
The following table summarizes at June 30, 2022 the related balances, conversion rate and conversion price of the Debentures:
| Outstanding principal amount | $ | ||||
| Net debt carrying amount | $ | ||||
| Conversion rate (shares of common stock per $1,000 of principal amount) | |||||
| Effective conversion price (per $1,000 of principal amount) | $ | ||||
We are a member, through certain subsidiaries, of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (collectively, the “FHLBs”). As a member, we have the ability to obtain short-term cash advances, subject to certain minimum collateral requirements. We had $175 and $275 of outstanding short-term borrowings from the FHLBs at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
All debt is a direct obligation of Elevance Health, Inc., except for the surplus note, the FHLB borrowings, and the Subsidiary Credit Facilities.
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, we are defendants in, or parties to, a number of pending or threatened legal actions or proceedings. To the extent a plaintiff or plaintiffs in the following cases have specified in their complaint or in other court filings the amount of damages being sought, we have noted those alleged damages in the descriptions below. With respect to the cases described below, we contest liability and/or the amount of damages in each matter and believe we have meritorious defenses.
Where available information indicates that it is probable that a loss has been incurred as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and we can reasonably estimate the amount of that loss, we accrue the estimated loss by a charge to income. In many proceedings, however, it is difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or reasonably possible. In
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addition, even where loss is possible or an exposure to loss exists in excess of the liability already accrued with respect to a previously identified loss contingency, it is not always possible to reasonably estimate the amount of the possible loss or range of loss.
With respect to many of the proceedings to which we are a party, we cannot provide an estimate of the possible losses, or the range of possible losses in excess of the amount, if any, accrued, for various reasons, including but not limited to some or all of the following: (i) there are novel or unsettled legal issues presented, (ii) the proceedings are in early stages, (iii) there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of a class being certified or decertified or the ultimate size and scope of the class, (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions, (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved, and/or (vi) in many cases, the plaintiffs have not specified damages in their complaint or in court filings. For those legal proceedings where a loss is probable, or reasonably possible, and for which it is possible to reasonably estimate the amount of the possible loss or range of losses, we currently believe that the range of possible losses, in excess of established reserves is, in the aggregate, from $0 to approximately $325 at June 30, 2022. This estimated aggregate range of reasonably possible losses is based upon currently available information taking into account our best estimate of such losses for which such an estimate can be made.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation
We are a defendant in multiple lawsuits that were initially filed in 2012 against the BCBSA and Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield licensees (the “Blue plans”) across the country. Cases filed in twenty-eight states were consolidated into a single, multi-district proceeding captioned In re Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation that is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (the “Court”). Generally, the suits allege that the BCBSA and the Blue plans have conspired to horizontally allocate geographic markets through license agreements, best efforts rules that limit the percentage of non-Blue revenue of each plan, restrictions on acquisitions, rules governing the BlueCard® and National Accounts programs and other arrangements in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act (“Sherman Act”) and related state laws. The cases were brought by two putative nationwide classes of plaintiffs, health plan subscribers and providers.
In April 2018, the Court issued an order on the parties’ cross motions for partial summary judgment, determining that the defendants’ aggregation of geographic market allocations and output restrictions are to be analyzed under a per se standard of review, and the BlueCard® program and other alleged Section 1 Sherman Act violations are to be analyzed under the rule of reason standard of review. The Court also found that there remain genuine issues of material fact as to whether the defendants operate as a single entity with regard to the enforcement of the Blue Cross Blue Shield trademarks. In April 2019, the plaintiffs filed motions for class certification, which defendants opposed.
The BCBSA and Blue plans have approved a settlement agreement and release (the “Subscriber Settlement Agreement”) with the subscriber plaintiffs. If approved by the Court, the Subscriber Settlement Agreement will require the defendants to make a monetary settlement payment, our portion of which is estimated to be $594 , and will contain certain terms imposing non-monetary obligations including (i) eliminating the “national best efforts” rule in the BCBSA license agreements (which rule limits the percentage of non-Blue revenue permitted for each Blue plan) and (ii) allowing for some large national employers with self-funded benefit plans to request a bid for insurance coverage from a second Blue plan in addition to the local Blue plan. As of June 30, 2022, the liability balance accrued for our estimated payment obligation was $507 , net of payments made.
In November 2020, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the Subscriber Settlement Agreement, following which members of the subscriber class were provided notice of the Subscriber Settlement Agreement and an opportunity to opt out of the class. All terms of the Subscriber Settlement Agreement are subject to final approval by the Court. The deadline for objections to the settlement as well as the deadline for those who wished to opt-out from the settlement was in July 2021 and a small number of subscribers submitted valid opt-outs by the deadline. The claims deadline was in November 2021 and in excess of eight thousand claims were submitted. A final approval hearing was held in October 2021. The Court took the request for approval under advisement and requested supplemental briefing that was submitted. In February 2022, the Court ordered the issuance of a supplemental notice to self-funded account class members. The notice process was completed in March 2022. The deadline for objections to the supplemental notice along with opt-outs was in May 2022, and a motion certifying compliance with the supplemental notice was filed by class counsel in May 2022. If the Court grants approval of the Subscriber Settlement Agreement, and after all appellate rights have expired or have been exhausted in a
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manner that affirms the Court’s final order and judgment, the defendants’ payment and non-monetary obligations under the Subscriber Settlement Agreement will become effective.
In October 2020, after the Court lifted the stay as to the provider litigation, provider plaintiffs filed a renewed motion for class certification, which defendants opposed. In March 2021, the Court issued an order terminating the pending motion for class certification until the Court determines the standard of review applicable to providers’ claims. In May 2021, the defendants and provider plaintiffs filed renewed standard of review motions. In June 2021, the parties filed summary judgment motions not critically dependent on class certification. In February 2022, the Court issued (1) an order granting certain defendants’ motion for partial summary judgment against provider plaintiffs who had previously released claims against such defendants, and (2) an order granting provider plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment, holding that Ohio v. American Express Co. does not affect the standard of review in this case. We intend to continue to vigorously defend the provider suit, which we believe is without merit; however, its ultimate outcome cannot be presently determined.
Blue Cross of California Taxation Litigation
In July 2013, our California affiliate Blue Cross of California (doing business as Anthem Blue Cross) (“BCC”) was named as a defendant in a California taxpayer action filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court (the “Superior Court”) captioned Michael D. Myers v. State Board of Equalization, et al. This action was brought under a California statute that permits an individual taxpayer to sue a governmental agency when the taxpayer believes the agency has failed to enforce governing law. Plaintiff contends that BCC, a licensed Health Care Service Plan, is an “insurer” for purposes of taxation despite acknowledging it is not an “insurer” under regulatory law. At the time, under California law, “insurers” were required to pay a gross premiums tax (“GPT”) calculated as 2.35 % on gross premiums. As a licensed Health Care Service Plan, BCC has paid the California Corporate Franchise Tax (“CFT”), the tax paid by California businesses generally. Plaintiff contends that BCC must pay the GPT rather than the CFT, and seeks a writ of mandate directing the taxing agencies to collect the GPT and an order requiring BCC to pay GPT back taxes, interest, and penalties for the eight-year period prior to the filing of the complaint.
Because the GPT is constitutionally imposed in lieu of certain other taxes, BCC has filed protective tax refund claims with the City of Los Angeles, the California Department of Health Care Services and the Franchise Tax Board to protect its rights to recover certain taxes previously paid should BCC eventually be determined to be subject to the GPT for the tax periods at issue in the litigation.
In March 2018, the Superior Court denied BCC's motion for judgment on the pleadings and similar motions brought by other entities. BCC filed a motion for summary judgment with the Superior Court, which was heard in October 2020. In December 2020, the Superior Court granted BCC’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing the plaintiff's lawsuit. In November 2021, the plaintiff appealed the order granting BCC's motion for summary judgment. BCC's responding brief was filed in February 2022. We estimate that the appeal will be heard in the fall of 2022. We intend to vigorously defend the appeal of this lawsuit.
Express Scripts, Inc. Pharmacy Benefit Management Litigation
In March 2016, we filed a lawsuit against Express Scripts, Inc. (“Express Scripts”), our vendor at the time for PBM services, captioned Anthem, Inc. v. Express Scripts, Inc., in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “District Court”). The lawsuit seeks to recover over $14,800 in damages for pharmacy pricing that is higher than competitive benchmark pricing under the agreement between the parties (the “ESI PBM Agreement”), over $158 in damages related to operational breaches, as well as various declarations under the ESI PBM Agreement, including that Express Scripts: (i) breached its obligation to negotiate in good faith and to agree in writing to new pricing terms; (ii) was required to provide competitive benchmark pricing to us through the term of the ESI PBM Agreement; (iii) has breached the ESI PBM Agreement; and (iv) is required under the ESI PBM Agreement to provide post-termination services, at competitive benchmark pricing, for one year following any termination.
Express Scripts has disputed our contractual claims and is seeking declaratory judgments: (i) regarding the timing of the periodic pricing review under the ESI PBM Agreement, and (ii) that it has no obligation to ensure that we receive any specific level of pricing, that we have no contractual right to any change in pricing under the ESI PBM Agreement and that its sole obligation is to negotiate proposed pricing terms in good faith. In the alternative, Express Scripts claims that we have been unjustly enriched by its payment of $4,675 at the time we entered into the ESI PBM Agreement. In March 2017, the
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District Court granted our motion to dismiss Express Scripts’ counterclaims for (i) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and (ii) unjust enrichment with prejudice. After such action, the only remaining claims were for breach of contract and declaratory relief. In August 2021, Express Scripts filed a motion for summary judgment, which we opposed. In March 2022, the District Court granted in part and denied in part Express Scripts’ motion for summary judgment. The District Court dismissed our declaratory judgment claim, our breach of contract claim for failure to prove damages and most of our operational breach claims. As a result of the summary judgment decision, the only remaining claims as of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are (i) our operational breach claim based on Express Scripts’ prior authorization processes and (ii) Express Scripts’ counterclaim for breach of the market check provision of the ESI PBM Agreement. Express Scripts filed a second motion for summary judgment in June 2022, challenging our remaining operational breach claims, and we filed an opposition to Express Scripts’ motion in July 2022. We intend to appeal the earlier summary judgment decision at the appropriate time, vigorously pursue our claims and defend against counterclaims, which we believe are without merit; however, the ultimate outcome of this litigation cannot be presently determined.
In re Express Scripts/Elevance Health ERISA Litigation
We are a defendant in a class action lawsuit that was initially filed in June 2016 against Elevance Health (fka Anthem, Inc.) and Express Scripts, which has been consolidated into a single multi-district lawsuit captioned In Re Express Scripts/Anthem ERISA Litigation, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The consolidated complaint was filed by plaintiffs against Express Scripts and us on behalf of all persons who are participants in or beneficiaries of any ERISA or non-ERISA healthcare plan from December 1, 2009 to December 31, 2019 in which we provided prescription drug benefits through the ESI PBM Agreement and paid a percentage based co-insurance payment in the course of using that prescription drug benefit. The plaintiffs allege that we breached our duties, either under ERISA or with respect to the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing implied in the health plans, (i) by failing to adequately monitor Express Scripts’ pricing under the ESI PBM Agreement, (ii) by placing our own pecuniary interest above the best interests of our insureds by allegedly agreeing to higher pricing in the ESI PBM Agreement in exchange for the purchase price for our NextRx PBM business, and (iii) with respect to the non-ERISA members, by negotiating and entering into the ESI PBM Agreement that was allegedly detrimental to the interests of such non-ERISA members. Plaintiffs seek to hold us and Express Scripts jointly and severally liable and to recover all losses suffered by the proposed class, equitable relief, disgorgement of alleged ill-gotten gains, injunctive relief, attorney’s fees and costs and interest.
In April 2017, we filed a motion to dismiss the claims brought against us, and it was granted, without prejudice, in January 2018. Plaintiffs pursued an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the “Second Circuit”). In December 2020, the Second Circuit affirmed the trial court’s order dismissing the ERISA complaint. Plaintiffs filed a Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc, which was denied. Plaintiffs filed a writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court, which we opposed. In December 2021, the United States Supreme Court requested that the Solicitor General submit a brief “expressing the views of the United States” as to whether the court should grant plaintiffs’ writ. In May 2022, the Solicitor General recommended that the United States Supreme Court deny plaintiffs’ writ. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court declined plaintiffs’ writ of certiorari.
Medicare Risk Adjustment Litigation
In March 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a civil lawsuit against Elevance Health (fka Anthem, Inc.) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in a case captioned United States v. Anthem, Inc. The DOJ’s suit alleges, among other things, that we falsely certified the accuracy of the diagnosis data we submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) for risk-adjustment purposes under Medicare Part C and knowingly failed to delete inaccurate diagnosis codes. The DOJ further alleges that, as a result of these purported acts, we caused CMS to calculate the risk-adjustment payments based on inaccurate diagnosis information, which enabled us to obtain unspecified amounts of payments in Medicare funds in violation of the False Claims Act. The DOJ filed an amended complaint in July 2020, alleging the same causes of action but revising some of its allegations. In September 2020, we filed a motion to transfer the lawsuit to the Southern District of Ohio, a motion to dismiss part of the lawsuit, and a motion to strike certain allegations in the amended complaint. The motions are fully briefed and no decision has been rendered. We intend to continue to vigorously defend this suit, which we believe is without merit; however, the ultimate outcome cannot be presently determined.
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Investigations of CareMore and HealthSun
With the assistance of outside counsel, we are conducting investigations of risk-adjustment practices involving data submitted to CMS (unrelated to our retrospective chart review program) at CareMore Health Plans, Inc. (“CareMore”), one of our California subsidiaries, and HealthSun Health Plans, Inc. (“HealthSun”), one of our Florida subsidiaries. Our CareMore investigation has resulted in the termination of CareMore’s relationship with one contracted provider in California. Our HealthSun investigation has focused on risk adjustment practices initiated prior to our acquisition of HealthSun in December 2017 that continued after the acquisition. We have voluntarily self-disclosed the existence of both of our investigations to CMS and the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the DOJ. We are cooperating with the ongoing investigations of the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the DOJ related to these risk adjustment practices, and have entered into a tolling agreement with the Civil Division of the DOJ related to its investigation. We are analyzing the scope of potential data corrections to be submitted to CMS and have begun to submit data corrections to CMS. We have also asserted indemnity claims for escrowed funds under the HealthSun purchase agreement for, among other things, breach of healthcare and financial representation provisions, based on the conduct discovered during our investigation. While certain elements of the escrow claims were resolved in the fourth quarter of 2021, there remains litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery related to the remaining indemnity claims for escrowed funds.
Other Contingencies
From time to time, we and certain of our subsidiaries are parties to various legal proceedings, many of which involve claims for coverage encountered in the ordinary course of business. We, like Health Maintenance Organizations (“HMOs”) and health insurers generally, exclude certain healthcare and other services from coverage under our HMO, Preferred Provider Organizations and other plans. We are, in the ordinary course of business, subject to the claims of our enrollees arising out of decisions to restrict or deny reimbursement for uncovered services. The loss of even one such claim, if it results in a significant punitive damage award, could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, the risk of potential liability under punitive damage theories may increase significantly the difficulty of obtaining reasonable reimbursement of coverage claims.
In addition to the lawsuits described above, we are also involved in other pending and threatened litigation of the character incidental to our business and are from time to time involved as a party in various governmental investigations, audits, reviews and administrative proceedings. These investigations, audits, reviews and administrative proceedings include routine and special inquiries by state insurance departments, state attorneys general, the U.S. Attorney General and subcommittees of the U.S. Congress. Such investigations, audits, reviews and administrative proceedings could result in the imposition of civil or criminal fines, penalties, other sanctions and additional rules, regulations or other restrictions on our business operations. Any liability that may result from any one of these actions, or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
In March 2020, we entered into an agreement with a vendor for information technology infrastructure and related management and support services through June 2025. The new agreement supersedes certain prior agreements for such services and includes provisions for additional services not provided under those agreements. Our remaining commitment under this agreement at June 30, 2022 is approximately $902 . We will have the ability to terminate the agreement upon the occurrence of certain events, subject to early termination fees.
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12. Capital Stock
Use of Capital – Dividends and Stock Repurchase Program
We regularly review the appropriate use of capital, including acquisitions, common stock and debt security repurchases and dividends to shareholders. The declaration and payment of any dividends or repurchases of our common stock or debt is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends upon our financial condition, results of operations, future liquidity needs, regulatory and capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.
A summary of our cash dividend activity for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Declaration Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Cash Dividend per Share | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On July 19, 2022, our Audit Committee declared a third quarter 2022 dividend to shareholders of $1.28 per share, payable on September 23, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2022 .
Under our Board of Directors’ authorization, we maintain a common stock repurchase program. On January 26, 2021, our Audit Committee, pursuant to authorization granted by the Board of Directors, authorized a $5,000 increase to the common stock repurchase program. Repurchases may be made from time to time at prevailing market prices, subject to certain restrictions on volume, pricing and timing. The repurchases are effected from time to time in the open market, through negotiated transactions, including accelerated share repurchase agreements, and through plans designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our stock repurchase program is discretionary, as we are under no obligation to repurchase shares. We repurchase shares under the program when we believe it is a prudent use of capital. The excess cost of the repurchased shares over par value is charged on a pro rata basis to additional paid-in capital and retained earnings.
A summary of common stock repurchases for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Shares repurchased | ||||||||||||||
| Average price per share | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Aggregate cost | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Authorization remaining at the end of the period | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
For additional information regarding the use of capital for debt security repurchases, see Note 10, “Debt,” included in this Form 10-Q and Note 13, “Debt,” to our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Stock Incentive Plans
A summary of stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2022 is as follows:
| Number of Shares | Weighted- Average Option Price per Share | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at January 1, 2022 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forfeited or expired | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at June 30, 2022 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercisable at June 30, 2022 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the status of nonvested restricted stock activity, including restricted stock units and performance units, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 is as follows:
| Restricted Stock Shares and Units | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | ||||||||||
| Nonvested at January 1, 2022 | $ | ||||||||||
| Granted | |||||||||||
| Vested | ( | ||||||||||
| Forfeited | ( | ||||||||||
| Nonvested at June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we granted approximately 0.2 restricted stock units that are contingent upon us achieving earnings targets over the three year period from 2022 to 2024. These grants have been included in the activity shown above, but will be subject to adjustment at the end of 2024 based on results in the three year period.
Fair Value
We use a binomial lattice valuation model to estimate the fair value of all stock options granted. For a more detailed discussion of our stock incentive plan fair value methodology, see Note 15, “Capital Stock,” to our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following weighted-average assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
| Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % | % | |||||||||
| Volatility factor | % | % | |||||||||
| Quarterly dividend yield | % | % | |||||||||
| Weighted-average expected life (years) | |||||||||||
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The following weighted-average fair values per option or share were determined for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
| Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Options granted during the period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Restricted stock awards granted during the period | |||||||||||
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13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
A reconciliation of the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized investment (losses) gains: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period balance | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax benefit (expense) of $ | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (expense) benefit of $( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax (benefit) expense of $( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| End of period balance | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-credit components of impairments on investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period balance | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax benefit (expense) of $ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| End of period balance | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash flow hedges: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period balance | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| End of period balance | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and other postretirement benefits: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period balance | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| End of period balance | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period balance | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefit of $ | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| End of period balance | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total beginning of period accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax benefit (expense) of $ | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax (benefit) expense of $( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total end of period accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
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14. Earnings per Share
The denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted-average shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options, nonvested restricted stock awards and convertible debentures | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator for diluted earnings per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, weighted-average shares related to certain stock options of 0.5 and 0.3 , respectively, were excluded from the denominator for diluted earnings per share because the stock options were anti-dilutive. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, weighted-average shares related to certain stock options of 0.4 and 0.4 , respectively, were excluded from each of the denominators for diluted earnings per share because the stock options were anti-dilutive.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we issued approximately 0.0 and 0.5 restricted stock units under our stock incentive plans, 0.0 and 0.2 of which vesting is contingent upon us meeting specified annual earnings targets for the three year period of 2022 through 2024. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we issued approximately 0.0 and 0.9 restricted stock units under our stock incentive plans, 0.0 and 0.3 of which vesting is contingent upon us meeting specified annual earnings targets for the three year period of 2021 through 2023. The contingent restricted stock units have been excluded from the denominators for diluted earnings per share and will be included only if and when the contingency is met.
15. Segment Information
As discussed in Note 1 “Organization”, we will be organizing our brand portfolio into three core go-to-market brands over the next several years. Currently, there are no changes to our segments associated with this branding strategy. The results of our operations continue to be described through four reportable segments: Commercial & Specialty Business, Government Business, IngenioRx and Other.
Our Commercial & Specialty Business segment offers plans and services to our Individual, Group risk-based, Group fee-based and BlueCard® members. The Commercial & Specialty Business segment offers health products on a full-risk basis; provides a broad array of administrative managed care services to our fee-based customers; and provides a variety of specialty and other insurance products and services such as dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental health insurance benefits.
Our Government Business segment includes our Medicare and Medicaid businesses, National Government Services, and services provided to the federal government in connection with the FEHB program.
Our IngenioRx segment includes our PBM business. IngenioRx markets and offers PBM services to our affiliated health plan customers, as well as to external customers outside of the health plans we own. IngenioRx has a comprehensive PBM services portfolio, which includes services such as formulary management, pharmacy networks, prescription drug database, member services and mail order capabilities.
Our Other segment includes our Diversified Business Group, now known as Carelon, which is our health services business focused on lowering the cost and improving the quality of healthcare by enabling and creating new care delivery and payment models, with a special emphasis on serving those with complex and chronic conditions. This segment also includes certain eliminations and corporate expenses not allocated to our other reportable segments.
We define operating revenues to include premium income, product revenue and administrative fees and other revenues. Operating revenues are derived from premiums and fees received, primarily from the sale and administration of health
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benefits and pharmacy products and services. Operating gain is calculated as total operating revenue less benefit expense, cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense.
Affiliated revenues represent revenues or cost for services provided to our subsidiaries by IngenioRx and Carelon, formerly known as our Diversified Business Group, as well as certain back-office services provided by our international businesses, and are recorded at cost or management’s estimate of fair market value. These affiliated revenues are eliminated in consolidation.
Financial data by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Commercial & Specialty Business | Government Business | IngenioRx | Other | Eliminations | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - unaffiliated | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | — | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - affiliated | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating gain | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - unaffiliated | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | — | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - affiliated | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating gain | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - unaffiliated | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | — | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - affiliated | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating gain | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - unaffiliated | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | — | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenue - affiliated | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating gain | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The major product revenues for each of the reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial & Specialty Business | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Managed care products | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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Eliminations | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Total product revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
The classification between managed care products and managed care services in the above table primarily distinguishes between the levels of risk assumed. Managed care products represent insurance products where we bear the insurance risk, whereas managed care services represent product offerings where we provide claims adjudication and other administrative services to the customer, but the customer principally bears the insurance risk.
A reconciliation of reportable segments’ operating revenue to the amounts of total revenues included in our consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Reportable segments’ operating revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Net (losses) gains on financial instruments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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A reconciliation of income before income tax expense to reportable segments’ operating gain included in our consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net losses (gains) on financial instruments | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Reportable segments’ operating gain | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
16. Leases
We lease office space and certain computer and related equipment using noncancellable operating leases. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 12 years.
The information related to our leases is as follows:
| Balance Sheet Location | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Right-of-use assets | Other noncurrent assets | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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| Lease liabilities, noncurrent | Other noncurrent liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
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| Operating lease expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sublease income | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total lease expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Operating cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities, operating leases | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities, operating leases | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted average remaining lease term of our operating leases was 7 years for each period. The lease liabilities reflect a weighted average discount rate of 2.75 % at June 30, 2022 and 2.69 % at December 31, 2021.
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Future lease payments for noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more are as follows:
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As of June 30, 2022, we have no new leases which will commence during the second half of 2022.
17. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
A summary of the change in the carrying amount of goodwill for our segments (see Note 15, “Segment Information”) for 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
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| Balance as of June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated impairment as of June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The components of other intangible assets as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows:
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| Customer relationships | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provider and hospital relationships | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield and other trademarks | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Medicaid licenses | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other intangible assets | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded intangible assets related to Integra and also reclassified $308 of trademarks with indefinite lives to intangible assets with finite lives - Other, which relates to our new branding strategy. In addition, the amortization period of certain intangible assets is being shortened to align with the anticipated dates the new branding will take place.
Intangible assets, along with the related accumulated amortization, are removed from the table above at the end of the fiscal year in which they become fully amortized.
As of June 30, 2022, the estimated amortization expense for the year ending December 31, 2022 and each of the five succeeding years is as follows: 2022, $745 ; 2023, $736 ; 2024, $370 ; 2025, $312 ; 2026, $259 ; and 2027, $219 .
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data or as Otherwise Stated Herein)
On May 18, 2022, our shareholders approved a proposal to amend our amended and restated articles of incorporation to change our name from Anthem, Inc. to Elevance Health, Inc., which amendment and name change went into effect on June 27, 2022. We began operating as Elevance Health, Inc. and trading under our new ticker symbol “ELV” on June 28, 2022. References to the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” or “Elevance Health” used throughout this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) refer to Elevance Health, Inc., an Indiana corporation, and unless the context otherwise requires, its direct and indirect subsidiaries. References to the “states” include the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, unless the context otherwise requires.
This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes, our consolidated financial statements and notes as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the MD&A included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Results of operations, cost of care trends, investment yields and other measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results and trends that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022, or any other period.
Overview
Elevance Health is a health company with the purpose of improving the health of humanity. We are the largest health insurer in the United States in terms of medical membership, serving over 47 million medical members through our affiliated health plans as of June 30, 2022. We are an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”), an association of independent health benefit plans. We serve our members as the Blue Cross licensee for California and as the Blue Cross and Blue Shield (“BCBS”) licensee for Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, New York (in the New York City metropolitan area and upstate New York), Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.) and Wisconsin. In a majority of these service areas, we do business as Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield or Empire Blue Cross. In addition, we conduct business through arrangements with other BCBS licensees as well as other strategic partners. Through our subsidiaries, we also serve customers in numerous states as AIM Specialty Health, Amerigroup, Aspire Health, Beacon, CareMore, Freedom Health, HealthLink, HealthSun, Integra Managed Care, MMM, Optimum HealthCare, Simply Healthcare, and/or UniCare. We offer pharmacy benefits management (“PBM”) services through our IngenioRx, Inc. (“IngenioRx”) subsidiary. We are licensed to conduct insurance operations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico through our subsidiaries.
As part of our name change to Elevance Health, on June 15, 2022 we announced that over the next several years we will organize our brand portfolio into the following core go-to-market brands:
•Anthem Blue Cross/Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield — represents our existing Anthem-branded and affiliated Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield licensed plans;
•Wellpoint — we intend to unite select non-BCBSA licensed Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial plans under the Wellpoint name; and
•Carelon — this brand will bring together our healthcare brands and capabilities, including our Diversified Business Group and IngenioRx business under a single brand name. We now refer to our Diversified Business Group as Carelon. In January 2023, IngenioRx will become CarelonRx.
There are currently no segment changes associated with this branding strategy.
For additional information about our organization, see Part I, Item 1, “Business” and Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional information on our segments can be found in this MD&A and in Note 15, “Segment Information” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy, cause market instability and uncertainty in the labor market and put pressure on the healthcare system, and it has impacted, and will likely continue to impact, our membership, benefit expense and members behavior, including how members access healthcare services. See “Business Trends” below for a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on our pricing and medical costs.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and the full extent of its impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic as well as resulting legislative and regulatory changes to manage our response and assess and mitigate potential adverse impacts to our business. For additional discussion regarding our risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic and our other risk factors, see Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Business Trends
We made the decision to modestly expand our participation in the Individual on-exchange products through state- or federally-facilitated marketplaces (the “Public Exchange”) for 2022 after also expanding in 2021. As a result, for 2022 we are offering Public Exchange products in 122 of the 143 rating regions in which we operate, in comparison to 103 of 143 rating regions in 2021. Our strategy has been, and will continue to be, to only participate in rating regions where we have an appropriate level of confidence that these markets are on a path toward sustainability, including, but not limited to, factors such as expected financial performance, regulatory environment and underlying market characteristics. Changes to our business environment are likely to continue as elected officials at the national and state levels continue to enact, and both elected officials and candidates for election continue to propose, significant modifications to existing laws and regulations, including changes to taxes and fees. In addition, the continuing growth in our government-sponsored business exposes us to increased regulatory oversight.
Our IngenioRx subsidiary markets and offers PBM services to our affiliated health plan customers throughout the country, as well as to customers outside of the health plans we own. Our comprehensive PBM services portfolio includes features such as formulary management, pharmacy networks, a prescription drug database, member services and mail order capabilities. IngenioRx delegates certain PBM administrative functions, such as claims processing and prescription fulfillment, to CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C., which is a subsidiary of CVS Health Corporation, pursuant to a five-year agreement. With IngenioRx, we retain the responsibilities for clinical and formulary strategy and development, member and employer experiences, operations, sales, marketing, account management and retail network strategy.
Pricing Trends: We strive to price our health benefit products consistent with anticipated underlying medical cost trends. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic (including new COVID-19 variants, which may be more contagious or severe, or less responsive to treatment or vaccines) and the impacts it may have on our pricing, such as surges in COVID-19 related hospitalizations, infection rates, the cost of COVID-19 vaccines, testing and treatment and the return of non-COVID-19 healthcare utilization to our estimate of normal levels, based on historical utilization patterns. We frequently make adjustments to respond to legislative and regulatory changes as well as pricing and other actions taken by existing competitors and new market entrants. Product pricing in our Commercial & Specialty Business segment, including our Individual and small group lines of business, remains competitive. Revenues from the Medicare and Medicaid programs are dependent, in whole or in part, upon annual funding from the federal government and/or applicable state governments.
Medical Cost Trends: Our medical cost trends are primarily driven by increases in the utilization of services across all provider types and the unit cost increases of these services. We work to mitigate these trends through various medical management programs such as care and condition management, program integrity and specialty pharmacy management and utilization management, as well as benefit design changes. There are many drivers of medical cost trends that can cause variance from our estimates, such as changes in the level and mix of services utilized, regulatory changes, aging of the population, health status and other demographic characteristics of our members, epidemics, pandemics, advances in medical technology, new high-cost prescription drugs, contracting inflation and healthcare provider or member fraud.
At its onset, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a decrease in utilization of non-COVID-19 health services, which decreased our claim costs in 2020. As the pandemic continued through 2021, our non-COVID-19 healthcare utilization experience gradually increased and largely normalized. Our COVID-19 related healthcare expenses increased during 2021 as new variants (Delta and Omicron) emerged and vaccinations and boosters became available.
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The Omicron surge quickly declined during the first quarter of 2022, with COVID-19 inpatient authorizations, provider-based tests, visits and vaccinations all decreasing to lower levels by the end of the first quarter of 2022; concurrently, non-COVID-19 healthcare utilization throughout the second quarter of 2022 recovered from lower levels earlier in the year. For the remainder of 2022, we anticipate additional claim costs for new pharmaceutical treatments for COVID-19 and compliance with governmental regulations on COVID-19 testing reimbursement. We expect claims costs related to COVID-19 testing, treatment and hospitalizations will continue throughout 2022 even during periods with lower COVID-19 infection and confirmed case activity. The ongoing cost and volume of covered services related to the COVID-19 pandemic may have a material adverse effect on our future claim costs. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on our business, financial condition, results of operations and medical cost trends.
For additional discussion regarding business trends, see Part I, Item 1, “Business” included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Regulatory Trends and Uncertainties
Federal and state governments have enacted, and may continue to enact, legislation and regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that have had, and we expect will continue to have, a significant impact on health benefits, consumer eligibility for public programs and our cash flows for all lines of business, and which have introduced increased uncertainty around our cost structure. These actions, which are or have been in effect for various durations, provide, among other things:
•mandates to waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing (including over-the-counter testing in accordance with state and federal requirements), vaccines and related services;
•reforms, including waiving Medicare originating site restrictions for qualified providers of telehealth services;
•financial support to healthcare providers, including expansion of the Medicare accelerated payment program to all providers receiving Medicare payments;
•mandated expansion of premium payment terms, including the time period for which claims can be denied for lack of payment; and
•mandates related to prior authorizations and payment levels to providers, additional consumer enrollment windows and an increased ability to provide telehealth services.
At the end of the currently enacted public health emergency, which has been extended until October 2022, Medicaid eligibility recertification will resume. Recertifications could begin as early as November 2022, but may not occur until 2023 in certain states, and we expect a decline in our Medicaid membership once recertification resumes. At the same time, we expect growth in our Commercial risk-based and fee-based plans, including through the Public Exchange, as members exiting Medicaid in our fourteen Commercial states seek coverage elsewhere.
Beginning in July 2022, the health plan price transparency regulations issued in October 2020 by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (the “Health Plan Transparency Rule”) require us to disclose, on a monthly basis, detailed pricing information regarding negotiated rates for all covered items and services between the plan or issuer and in-network providers and historical payments to, and billed charges from, out-of-network providers. Additionally, beginning in 2023, we will be required to make available to members personalized out-of-pocket cost information and the underlying negotiated rates for 500 covered healthcare items and services, including prescription drugs. In 2024, this requirement will expand to all items and services.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which was enacted in December 2020 (the “Appropriations Act”), has impacted and in the future may have a material effect upon our business, including procedures and coverage requirements related to surprise medical bills and new mandates for continuity of care for certain patients, price comparison tools, disclosure of broker compensation, mental health parity reporting, and reporting on pharmacy benefits and drug costs. The requirements of the Appropriations Act applicable to us have varying effective dates, some of which were effective in December 2021 and others that have been extended since the enactment of the Appropriations Act.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, (the “Rescue Plan”), which was enacted in March 2021, contains several health-related provisions that have impacted our business, including expansion of premium tax credits for our Public Exchange business and full subsidization of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) continuation coverage for those who were involuntarily terminated or had their work hours reduced. The Rescue Plan’s premium tax credit
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provisions became effective in January 2021, while the COBRA premium subsidization was effective from April 2021 through September 2021. Expiration of the premium tax credit provisions on December 31, 2022, unless extended by Congress, may have an adverse effect upon our business.
Since its enactment in 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, as amended (collectively, the “ACA”), has introduced new risks, regulatory challenges and uncertainties, has impacted our business model and strategy and has required changes in the way our products are designed, underwritten, priced, distributed and administered. We expect the ACA will continue to significantly impact our business and results of operations, including pricing, minimum medical loss ratios and the geographies in which our products are available, and as a result of future modifications of, and guidance by federal regulatory agencies related to, the ACA and our businesses more broadly. We will continue to evaluate the impact of the ACA as any further developments occur.
For additional discussion regarding regulatory trends and uncertainties and risk factors, see Part I, Item 1, “Business – Regulation”, Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, and the “Regulatory Trends and Uncertainties” section of Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Other Significant Items
Business and Operational Matters
As mentioned above, we began operating as Elevance Health on June 28, 2022. This change is intended to better reflect our business and our journey from a traditional health benefits organization to a lifetime, trusted health partner. Elevance Health supports health at every stage, offering health plans and clinical, behavioral, pharmacy and complex-care solutions that promote whole health.
On May 5, 2022, we completed our acquisition of Integra Managed Care (“Integra”). Integra is a managed long-term care plan that serves New York state Medicaid members, enabling adults with long-term care needs and disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes.
On June 29, 2021, we completed our acquisition of MMM Holdings, LLC (“MMM”) and its Medicare Advantage plan, Medicaid plan and other affiliated companies. MMM is a Puerto Rico-based integrated healthcare organization and seeks to provide its Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members with a whole health experience through its network of specialized clinics and wholly owned independent physician associations. This acquisition aligns with our vision to be an innovative, valuable and inclusive healthcare partner by providing care management programs that improve the lives of the people we serve.
On April 28, 2021, we completed our acquisition of myNEXUS, Inc. (“myNEXUS”). myNEXUS is a comprehensive home-based nursing management company for payors and, at the time of acquisition, delivered integrated clinical support services for Medicare Advantage members across twenty states. This acquisition aligns with our strategy to manage integrated, whole person multi-site care and support by providing national, large-scale expertise to manage nursing services in the home and facilitate transitions of care.
For additional information, see Note 3, “Business Acquisitions,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
In 2020, we introduced enterprise-wide initiatives to optimize our business and as a result, recorded a charge of $653 in selling, general and administrative expenses. We believe these initiatives largely represent the next step forward in our progression towards becoming a more agile organization, including process automation and a reduction in our office space footprint. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we identified additional office space reductions and related fixed asset impairments due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and recorded a charge of $202 in selling general and administrative expenses. For additional information, see Note 4, “Business Optimization Initiatives,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Litigation Matters
In the consolidated multi-district proceeding in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (the “Court”) captioned In re Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation (“BCBSA Litigation”), the BCBSA and Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield licensees, including us (the “Blue plans”) have approved a settlement agreement and release (the “Subscriber Settlement Agreement”) with the plaintiffs representing a putative nationwide class of health plan subscribers. Generally, the lawsuits in the BCBSA Litigation challenge elements of the licensing agreements between the BCBSA and the independently owned and operated Blue plans. The cases were brought by two putative nationwide classes of plaintiffs, health plan subscribers and providers, and the Subscriber Settlement Agreement applies only to the putative subscriber class. No settlement agreement has been reached with the provider plaintiffs at this time, and the defendants continue to contest the consolidated cases brought by the provider plaintiffs.
If approved by the Court, the Subscriber Settlement Agreement will require the defendants to make a monetary settlement payment, our portion of which is estimated to be $594, and will include certain terms imposing non-monetary obligations on the defendants. As of June 30, 2022, the liability balance accrued for our estimated remaining payment obligation was $507, net of payments made. All terms of the Subscriber Settlement Agreement are subject to approval by the Court before they become effective. For additional information regarding the BCBSA Litigation, see Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies – Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings – Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Selected Operating Performance
For the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, total medical membership increased by 2.7 million, or 6.1%. The Government Business segment increase was driven primarily by the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Medicaid membership growth was impacted by the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021, the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022 and the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022, as well as organic growth in our Medicare Advantage business. Our Commercial & Specialty Business segment experienced organic growth in both our Group fee-based and Group risk-based membership as sales exceeded lapses. BlueCard membership increased due to favorable membership activity at other BCBSA plans whose members reside in or travel to our licensed areas. Individual membership increased due to our Public Exchange expansion in 2022.
Operating revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $38,482, an increase of $5,203, or 15.6%, from the three months ended June 30, 2021. Operating revenue increased primarily as a result of higher premium revenue in our Medicaid business, including due to membership growth from the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic, the acquisition of MMM in the second quarter of 2021, the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022, as well as from premium rate increases to cover medical cost trends and membership growth in our Medicare Advantage and Commercial & Specialty Business risk-based businesses. The increase in operating revenue was further attributable to increased pharmacy product revenue in our IngenioRx segment, the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022 and the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021.
Operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $76,368, an increase of $10,991, or 16.8%, from the six months ended June 30, 2021. This increase in operating revenue was primarily driven by higher premium revenue in our Medicaid business, including due to membership growth from the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic, the acquisition of MMM in the second quarter of 2021 and the retroactive reinstatement of a Medicare directed payment program. Membership growth and premium rate increases to cover medical cost trends in our Medicare Advantage and Commercial & Specialty Business risk-based businesses also contributed to higher premium revenue. The increase in operating revenue was further attributable to increased pharmacy product revenue in our IngenioRx segment, the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022, the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021 and the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022.
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $1,650, a decrease of $151, or 8.4%, from the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in net income was primarily due to losses on financial instruments in 2022, as compared
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to gains on financial instruments in 2021, as well as increased intangible amortization in 2022 related to recent acquisitions and the rebranding of our products, as we expect to retire certain trade names in the future. These decreases were partially offset by operating gain increases in each of our business units.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $3,445, a decrease of $23, or 0.7%, from the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in net income was primarily due to losses on financial instruments in 2022, as compared to gains on financial instruments in 2021, as well as increased intangible amortization in 2022 related to recent acquisitions and the rebranding of our products, as we expect to retire certain trade names in the future. These decreases were partially offset by a net operating gain increase from our business units.
Our fully-diluted shareholders’ earnings per share (“EPS”) was $6.79 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which represented a 6.3% decrease from EPS of $7.25 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Our diluted shares for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were 243.4, a decrease of 4.0, or 1.6%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in EPS for the three months ended June 30, 2022 resulted primarily from reduced shareholders' net income, partially offset by the impact of fewer diluted shares outstanding.
Our fully-diluted shareholders’ EPS was $14.18 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, which represented a 1.6% increase from fully-diluted EPS of $13.95 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Our diluted shares for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were 243.9, a decrease of 3.9, or 1.6%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in EPS for the six months ended June 30, 2022 resulted primarily from the impact of fewer diluted shares outstanding.
Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $4,993 and $4,188, respectively. The increase was primarily due to higher net income in 2022, excluding the non-cash impact of losses/gains on investments, as we recognized realized losses during the first six months of 2022 compared to realized gains in the first six months of 2021. The increase was further attributable to the timing of working capital changes.
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Membership
The following table presents our medical membership by reportable segment and customer type as of June 30, 2022 and 2021. Also included below is other membership by product. The medical membership and other membership data presented are unaudited and in certain instances include estimates of the number of members represented by each contract at the end of the period. For a more detailed description of our medical membership, see the “Membership” section of Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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| Individual | 803 | 738 | 65 | 8.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Group Risk-Based | 4,020 | 3,851 | 169 | 4.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial Risk-Based | 4,823 | 4,589 | 234 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
BlueCard® | 6,445 | 6,235 | 210 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Group Fee-Based | 20,086 | 19,372 | 714 | 3.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial Fee-Based | 26,531 | 25,607 | 924 | 3.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Commercial & Specialty Business | 31,354 | 30,196 | 1,158 | 3.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Medicare Advantage | 1,946 | 1,824 | 122 | 6.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Medicare Supplement | 942 | 936 | 6 | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Medicare | 2,888 | 2,760 | 128 | 4.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Medicaid | 11,181 | 9,754 | 1,427 | 14.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Federal Employees Health Benefits | 1,628 | 1,631 | (3) | (0.2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Government Business | 15,697 | 14,145 | 1,552 | 11.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Medical Membership | 47,051 | 44,341 | 2,710 | 6.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Life and Disability Members | 4,779 | 4,732 | 47 | 1.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dental Members | 6,620 | 6,606 | 14 | 0.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dental Administration Members | 1,589 | 1,497 | 92 | 6.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vision Members | 9,385 | 7,819 | 1,566 | 20.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Medicare Part D Standalone Members | 276 | 433 | (157) | (36.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Medical Membership
Medical membership increased in both our Government Business and Commercial & Specialty Business segments primarily due to organic growth. The Government Business segment organic growth was primarily driven by the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Medicaid membership growth was impacted by the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021, the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022 and the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022, as well as organic membership growth in Medicare Advantage. Our Commercial & Specialty Business segment experienced organic growth in both our Group fee-based and Group risk-based membership as sales exceeded lapses. BlueCard membership increased due to favorable membership activity at other BCBSA plans whose members reside in or travel to our licensed areas. Individual membership increased due to our Public Exchange expansion in 2022.
Other Membership
Our other membership can be impacted by changes in our medical membership, as our medical members often purchase our other products that are ancillary to our health business. Life and disability membership increased primarily due to new
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sales of disability products, partially offset by lapses and negative in-group change of life membership. Dental membership increased primarily due to sales exceeding lapses in our Group risk-based accounts and penetration increases in our Federal Employees Health Benefits (“FEHB”) program, partially offset by the loss of a significant Group fee-based account. Dental administration membership increased primarily due to increased sales to other BCBS plans associated with the FEHB program. Vision membership increased primarily due to the launch of a new entry level vision product in our Group markets, as well as the growth in our Medicare Advantage business. Medicare Part D Standalone membership declined as we discontinued certain legacy products.
Consolidated Results of Operations
Our consolidated summarized results of operations and other financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
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| Total operating revenue | $ | 38,482 | $ | 33,279 | $ | 76,368 | $ | 65,377 | $ | 5,203 | 15.6 | % | $ | 10,991 | 16.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | 381 | 400 | 741 | 691 | (19) | (4.8) | % | 50 | 7.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (losses) gains on financial instruments | (231) | 172 | (382) | 168 | (403) | NM | (550) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 38,632 | 33,851 | 76,727 | 66,236 | 4,781 | 14.1 | % | 10,491 | 15.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit expense | 28,777 | 24,763 | 56,992 | 48,462 | 4,014 | 16.2 | % | 8,530 | 17.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 3,069 | 2,614 | 5,952 | 4,927 | 455 | 17.4 | % | 1,025 | 20.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 4,269 | 3,821 | 8,610 | 7,746 | 448 | 11.7 | % | 864 | 11.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense1 | 374 | 300 | 704 | 572 | 74 | 24.7 | % | 132 | 23.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 36,489 | 31,498 | 72,258 | 61,707 | 4,991 | 15.8 | % | 10,551 | 17.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 2,143 | 2,353 | 4,469 | 4,529 | (210) | (8.9) | % | (60) | (1.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 493 | 552 | 1,024 | 1,061 | (59) | (10.7) | % | (37) | (3.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,650 | $ | 1,801 | $ | 3,445 | $ | 3,468 | $ | (151) | (8.4) | % | $ | (23) | (0.7) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 3 | (8) | 13 | (10) | 11 | NM | 23 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ net income | $ | 1,653 | $ | 1,793 | $ | 3,458 | $ | 3,458 | $ | (140) | (7.8) | % | $ | — | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average diluted shares outstanding | 243.4 | 247.4 | 243.9 | 247.8 | (4.0) | (1.6) | % | (3.9) | (1.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted shareholders’ net income per share | $ | 6.79 | $ | 7.25 | $ | 14.18 | $ | 13.95 | $ | (0.46) | (6.3) | % | $ | 0.23 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate | 23.0 | % | 23.5 | % | 22.9 | % | 23.4 | % | (50) bp3 | (50) bp3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit expense ratio2 | 87.0 | % | 86.8 | % | 86.5 | % | 86.2 | % | 20 bp3 | 30 bp3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense ratio4 | 11.1 | % | 11.5 | % | 11.3 | % | 11.8 | % | (40) bp3 | (50) bp3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax expense as a percentage of total revenues | 5.5 | % | 7.0 | % | 5.8 | % | 6.8 | % | (150) bp3 | (100) bp3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ net income as a percentage of total revenues | 4.3 | % | 5.3 | % | 4.5 | % | 5.2 | % | (100) bp3 | (70) bp3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certain of the following definitions are also applicable to all other results of operations tables in this discussion:
NM Not meaningful.
1 Includes interest expense, amortization of other intangible assets and loss on extinguishment of debt..
2 Benefit expense ratio represents benefit expense as a percentage of premium revenue. Premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were $33,076 and $28,533, respectively. Premiums for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were $65,861 and $56,209, respectively.
3 bp = basis point; one hundred basis points = 1%.
4 Selling, general and administrative expense ratio represents selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of total operating revenue.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Total operating revenue increased primarily as a result of higher premium revenue in our Medicaid business, including due to membership growth from the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic, the acquisition of MMM in the second quarter of 2021, the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022, as well as from premium rate increases to cover medical cost trends and membership growth in our Medicare Advantage and Commercial & Specialty Business risk-based businesses. The increase in operating revenue was further attributable to increased pharmacy product revenue in our IngenioRx segment, the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022 and the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021.
We had net losses on financial instruments in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to net gains in the second quarter of 2021, as a result of increased losses on fixed maturity securities, mark-to-market losses on equity securities still held and reduced gains on sales of equity securities.
Benefit expense increased primarily due to healthcare costs associated with organic membership growth in our Medicaid and Medicare businesses, the acquisition of MMM in the second quarter of 2021 and the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members in the first quarter of 2022 through the purchase of a Medicaid contract. Membership growth in our Commercial risk-based business also contributed to the increased benefit expense. The increase in benefit expense was also attributable to the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022 and the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021.
Our benefit expense ratio increased primarily due to the impact of continued membership increases in our Government Business segment, which has a higher benefit expense ratio than our Commercial & Specialty Business segment.
Cost of products sold reflects the cost of pharmaceuticals dispensed by IngenioRx for our unaffiliated PBM customers. Cost of products sold increased as the corresponding pharmacy product revenues increased.
Selling, general and administrative expense increased primarily due to increased costs to support membership growth and related to our acquisitions.
Our selling, general and administrative expense ratio decreased primarily due to the operating revenue growth in 2022, partially offset by increased costs to support membership growth.
Other expense increased primarily due to additional amortization of intangible assets related to recent acquisitions and the rebranding of our products. The amortization period of certain intangible assets is being shortened to align with anticipated dates the new branding will take place. In addition, certain indefinite-lived intangible assets have been reclassified as definite-lived, and therefore, are now being amortized. For additional information regarding intangible asset amortization, see Note 17, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Our shareholders’ net income as a percentage of total revenues decreased in 2022 as compared to 2021 as a result of all factors discussed above.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Total operating revenue increased primarily as a result of higher premium revenue in our Medicaid business, including due to membership growth from the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic, the acquisition of MMM in the second quarter of 2021 and the retroactive reinstatement of a Medicaid directed payment program. Membership growth and premium rate increases to cover medical cost trends in our Medicare Advantage and Commercial & Specialty Business risk-based businesses also contributed to higher premium revenue. The increase in operating revenue was further attributable to increased pharmacy product revenue in our IngenioRx segment, the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022, the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021 and the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022.
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Net investment income increased primarily due to higher income from fixed maturity securities, partially offset by reduced investment income from alternative investments.
We had net losses on financial instruments in the first six months of 2022 as compared to net gains in the first six months of 2021, as a result of increased losses on fixed maturity securities, mark-to-market losses on equity securities still held and reduced gains on sales of equity securities.
Benefit expense increased primarily due to healthcare costs associated with organic membership growth in our Medicaid and Medicare businesses, the acquisition of MMM in the second quarter of 2021 and the retroactive reinstatement of a Medicaid directed payment program. Membership growth and higher healthcare costs in our Commercial risk-based business also contributed to the higher benefit expense. The increase in benefit expense was also attributable to the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members in the first quarter of 2022 through the purchase of a Medicaid contract, the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the first quarter of 2021 and the acquisition of Integra in the second quarter of 2022.
Our benefit expense ratio increased primarily due to the impact of continued membership increases in our Government Business segment, which has a higher benefit expense ratio than our Commercial & Specialty Business segment. Higher healthcare costs in our Commercial risk-based businesses also contributed to the benefit expense ratio increase.
Cost of products sold reflects the cost of pharmaceuticals dispensed by IngenioRx for our unaffiliated PBM customers. Cost of products sold increased as the corresponding pharmacy product revenues increased.
Selling, general and administrative expense increased primarily due to increased costs to support membership growth and related to our acquisitions.
Our selling, general and administrative expense ratio decreased primarily due to operating revenue growth in 2022, partially offset by increased costs to support membership growth.
Other expense increased primarily due to additional amortization of intangible assets related to recent acquisitions and the rebranding of our products. The amortization period of certain intangible assets is being shortened to align with anticipated dates the new branding will take place. In addition, certain indefinite-lived intangible assets have been reclassified as definite-lived, and therefore, are now being amortized. For additional information regarding intangible asset amortization, see Note 17, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Our shareholders’ net income as a percentage of total revenues decreased in 2022 as compared to 2021 as a result of all factors discussed above.
Reportable Segments Results of Operations
Our results of operations discussed throughout this MD&A are determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). We also calculate operating gain and operating margin to further aid investors in understanding and analyzing our core operating results and comparing them among periods. We define operating revenue as premium income, product revenue and administrative fees and other revenue. Operating gain is calculated as total operating revenue less benefit expense, cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expense. It does not include net investment income, net (losses) gains on financial instruments, interest expense, amortization of other intangible assets, loss on extinguishment of debt or income taxes, as these items are managed in our corporate shared service environment and are not the responsibility of operating segment management. Operating margin is calculated as operating gain divided by operating revenue. We use these measures as a basis for evaluating segment performance, allocating resources, forecasting future operating periods and setting incentive compensation targets. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for income before income tax expense, shareholders’ net income or EPS prepared in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of reportable segments’ operating revenue to the amounts of total revenue included in the consolidated statements of income and a reconciliation of income before income tax expense to reportable segments’ operating gain, see Note 15, “Segment Information,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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As previously discussed, we will be organizing our brand portfolio into three core go-to-market brands over the next several years. There are currently no changes to our segments associated with this branding strategy. The results of our operations continue to be described through four reportable segments: Commercial & Specialty Business, Government Business, IngenioRx and Other. For additional information, see Note 15, “Segment Information,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The following table presents a summary of the reportable segment financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Commercial & Specialty Business | $ | 10,561 | $ | 9,550 | $ | 20,830 | $ | 19,041 | $ | 1,011 | 10.6 | % | $ | 1,789 | 9.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government Business | 23,835 | 20,066 | 47,593 | 39,349 | 3,769 | 18.8 | % | 8,244 | 21.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IngenioRx | 7,071 | 6,219 | 13,754 | 12,081 | 852 | 13.7 | % | 1,673 | 13.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 3,298 | 2,517 | 6,519 | 4,887 | 781 | 31.0 | % | 1,632 | 33.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations | (6,283) | (5,073) | (12,328) | (9,981) | (1,210) | NM | (2,347) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenue | $ | 38,482 | $ | 33,279 | $ | 76,368 | $ | 65,377 | $ | 5,203 | 15.6 | % | $ | 10,991 | 16.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Gain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial & Specialty Business | $ | 806 | $ | 791 | $ | 1,888 | $ | 2,059 | $ | 15 | 1.9 | % | $ | (171) | (8.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government Business | 996 | 868 | 1,785 | 1,346 | 128 | 14.7 | % | 439 | 32.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IngenioRx | 479 | 405 | 877 | 812 | 74 | 18.3 | % | 65 | 8.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 86 | 17 | 264 | 25 | 69 | NM | 239 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Margin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial & Specialty Business | 7.6 | % | 8.3 | % | 9.1 | % | 10.8 | % | (70) bp | (170) bp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Government Business | 4.2 | % | 4.3 | % | 3.8 | % | 3.4 | % | (10) bp | 40 bp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IngenioRx | 6.8 | % | 6.5 | % | 6.4 | % | 6.7 | % | 30 bp | (30) bp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Commercial & Specialty Business
Operating revenue increased primarily due to higher premiums in our Commercial risk-based business due to membership growth, premium rate increases in our Commercial risk-based business designed to cover medical cost trends and increased administrative fees in our Commercial fee-based businesses.
Operating gain increased primarily due to the positive contribution from increased risk-based and fee-based membership, partially offset by the net unfavorable effect of COVID-19.
Government Business
Operating revenue increased primarily as a result of higher premium revenue associated with organic Medicaid membership growth resulting from the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic, the acquisition of MMM at the end of the second quarter of 2021 and the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022. Membership growth and premium rate increases to cover medical cost trends in our Medicare Advantage business also increased premium revenue, as did the acquisition of Integra during the second quarter of 2022 and the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021.
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The increase in operating gain was primarily driven by premium rates in Medicare that better reflect the acuity of our members and organic membership growth in our Medicaid membership resulting from the continued temporary suspension of eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IngenioRx
Operating revenue increased primarily due to higher prescription volume driven by growth in integrated medical and pharmacy members in 2022 and to a lesser extent, a favorable out of period adjustment related to the first quarter of 2022.
The increase in operating gain was primarily driven by a favorable out of period adjustment related to the first quarter of 2022, as well as the impact of higher prescription volume associated with growth in integrated medical and pharmacy members in 2022.
Other
Operating revenue increased primarily due to higher revenue for expanded services performed by Carelon, formerly known as our Diversified Business Group, for our Commercial & Specialty Business segment in 2022. In addition, results in 2022 include revenue from myNEXUS, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2021. These increases were partially offset by the reduction of external revenue due to the loss of a behavioral health contract.
Operating gain increased primarily due to improved performance in Carelon.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Commercial & Specialty Business
Operating revenue increased primarily due to higher premiums in our Commercial risk-based business due to membership growth, premium rate increases in our Commercial risk-based business to cover medical cost trends and increased administrative fees in our Commercial fee-based businesses.
Operating gain decreased primarily due to the net unfavorable effect of COVID-19 and increased spend to support growth. These impacts were partially offset by positive contribution from the growth in our risk-based and fee-based membership.
Government Business
Operating revenue increased primarily as a result of higher premium revenue associated with organic Medicaid membership growth resulting from the continued temporary suspension of Medicaid eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic, the acquisition of MMM at the end of the second quarter of 2021 and the retroactive reinstatement of a Medicaid directed payment program. Membership growth and premium rate increases to cover medical cost trends in our Medicare Advantage business also increased premium revenue, as did the acquisition of Ohio Medicaid members through the purchase of a Medicaid contract in the first quarter of 2022, the launch of our Healthy Blue managed care alliance in North Carolina in the third quarter of 2021 and the acquisition of Integra during the second quarter of 2022.
The increase in operating gain was primarily driven by premium rates in Medicare that better reflect the acuity of our members, organic membership growth in our Medicaid membership resulting from the continued temporary suspension of eligibility recertification during the COVID-19 pandemic and the acquisition of MMM in the second quarter of 2022. These increases were partially offset by additional spend to support growth.
IngenioRx
Operating revenue increased as a result of higher prescription volume, driven by growth in integrated medical and pharmacy members in 2022.
The increase in operating gain was primarily a result of higher prescription volume, driven by growth in integrated medical and pharmacy members in 2022, partially offset by the non-recurrence of a favorable out of period adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2021 related to 2020.
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Other
Operating revenue increased primarily due to higher revenue for expanded services performed by Carelon for our Commercial & Specialty Business segment in 2022. In addition, results in 2022 included revenue from myNEXUS, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2021. These increases were partially offset by the reduction of external revenue due to the loss of a behavioral health contract.
Operating gain increased primarily due to improved performance in Carelon and the acquisition of myNEXUS in 2021.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Application of GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and within this MD&A. We consider our most important accounting policies that require significant estimates and management judgment to be those policies with respect to liabilities for medical claims payable, income taxes, goodwill and other intangible assets, investments and retirement benefits. Our accounting policies related to these items are discussed in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” to our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as in the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section of Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” As of June 30, 2022, our critical accounting policies and estimates have not changed from those described in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Medical Claims Payable
The most subjective accounting estimate in our consolidated financial statements is our liability for medical claims payable. Our accounting policies related to medical claims payable are discussed in the references cited above. As of June 30, 2022, our critical accounting policies and estimates related to medical claims payable have not changed from those described in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance for medical claims payable for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, see Note 9, “Medical Claims Payable,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The following table provides a summary of the two key assumptions having the most significant impact on our incurred but not paid liability estimates for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, which are the trend and completion factors. These two key assumptions can be influenced by utilization levels, unit costs, mix of business, benefit plan designs, provider reimbursement levels, processing system conversions and changes, claim inventory levels, claim processing patterns, claim submission patterns and operational changes resulting from business combinations. The impact from COVID-19 on healthcare utilization and medical claims submission patterns continues to provide increased estimation uncertainty on our incurred but not reported liability at June 30, 2022.
| Favorable Developments by Changes in Key Assumptions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed trend factors | $ | 967 | $ | 1,402 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed completion factors | 5 | 370 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 972 | $ | 1,772 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The favorable development recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 resulted primarily from trend factors in late 2021 and late 2020, respectively, developing more favorably than originally expected. Favorable development in the completion factors resulting from the latter part of 2020 developing faster than expected also contributed to the favorable development for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The ratio of current year medical claims paid as a percent of current year net medical claims incurred was 76.9% and 77.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This ratio serves as an indicator of claims processing
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speed whereby claims payments slowed down slightly during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. This was driven by the strengthening of incurred but not reported claims, within our medical claims payable, to account for an increase in overall payment cycle time.
We calculate the percentage of prior year redundancies in the current period as a percent of prior year net medical claims payable less prior year redundancies in the current period in order to demonstrate the development of prior year reserves. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, this metric was 7.9%, largely driven by favorable trend factor development at the end of 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, this metric was 19.0%, largely driven by favorable trend factor development at the end of 2020 as well as favorable completion factor development from 2020.
We calculate the percentage of prior year redundancies in the current period as a percent of prior year net incurred medical claims to indicate the percentage of redundancy included in the preceding year calculation of current year net incurred medical claims. We believe this calculation supports the reasonableness of our prior year estimate of incurred medical claims and the consistency in our methodology. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, this metric was 1.0%, which was calculated using the redundancy of $972. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the comparable metric was 2.1%, which was calculated using the redundancy of $1,772. We believe these metrics demonstrate an appropriate level of reserve conservatism.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For information regarding new accounting pronouncements that were adopted and new accounting pronouncements that were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2022, see the “Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance” and “Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted” sections of Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources and Uses of Capital
Our cash receipts result primarily from premiums, product revenue, administrative fees and other revenue, investment income, proceeds from the sale or maturity of our investment securities, proceeds from borrowings, and proceeds from the issuance of common stock under our employee stock plans. Cash disbursements result mainly from claims payments, administrative expenses, taxes, purchases of investment securities, interest expense, payments on borrowings, acquisitions, capital expenditures, repurchases of our debt securities and common stock and the payment of cash dividends. Cash outflows fluctuate with the amount and timing of settlement of these transactions. Any future decline in our profitability would likely have an unfavorable impact on our liquidity.
For a more detailed overview of our liquidity and capital resources management, see the “Introduction” section included in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section of Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For additional information regarding our sources and uses of capital during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, see Note 6, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” Note 10, “Debt,” and Note 12, “Capital Stock – Use of Capital – Dividends and Stock Repurchase Program,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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Liquidity
A summary of our major sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| Six Months Ended June 30 | 2022 vs. 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| Sources of Cash: | |||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 4,993 | $ | 4,188 | $ | 805 | |||||||||||
| Issuances of commercial paper and short- and long-term debt, net of repayments | 507 | 2,985 | (2,478) | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans | 116 | 141 | (25) | ||||||||||||||
| Other sources of cash, net | 681 | 253 | 428 | ||||||||||||||
| Total sources of cash | 6,297 | 7,567 | (1,270) | ||||||||||||||
| Uses of Cash: | |||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of investments, net of proceeds from sales, maturities, calls and redemptions | (1,766) | (2,630) | 864 | ||||||||||||||
| Purchases of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | (609) | (3,442) | 2,833 | ||||||||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | (1,169) | (927) | (242) | ||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (549) | (489) | (60) | ||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends | (618) | (555) | (63) | ||||||||||||||
| Total uses of cash | (4,711) | (8,043) | 3,332 | ||||||||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (10) | (7) | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,576 | $ | (483) | $ | 2,059 | |||||||||||
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to higher net income in 2022, excluding the non-cash impact of losses/gains on investments, as we recognized realized losses during the first six months of 2022 compared to realized gains in the first six months of 2021. The increase was further attributable to the timing of working capital changes.
Other significant changes in sources or uses of cash year-over-year included lower amounts for purchases of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired and reduced purchases of investments, net of proceeds from sales, maturities, calls and redemptions and increased other sources of cash, net, partially offset by reduced proceeds from commercial paper and short- and long-term debt, net of repayments.
Financial Condition
We maintained a strong financial condition and liquidity position, with consolidated cash, cash equivalents and investments in fixed maturity and equity securities of $34,396 at June 30, 2022. Since December 31, 2021, total cash, cash equivalents and investments in fixed maturity and equity securities increased by $736, primarily due to cash generated from operations. This increase was partially offset by cash used for common stock repurchases, dividends paid to shareholders, acquisitions and purchases of property and equipment.
Many of our subsidiaries are subject to various government regulations that restrict the timing and amount of dividends and other distributions that may be paid to their respective parent companies. Certain accounting practices prescribed by insurance regulatory authorities, or statutory accounting practices, differ from GAAP. Changes that occur in statutory accounting practices, if any, could impact our subsidiaries’ future dividend capacity. In addition, we have agreed to certain undertakings to regulatory authorities, including the requirement to maintain certain capital levels in certain of our subsidiaries.
At June 30, 2022, we held $948 of cash, cash equivalents and investments at the parent company, which are available for general corporate use, including investment in our businesses, acquisitions, potential future common stock repurchases and dividends to shareholders, repurchases of debt securities and debt and interest payments.
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Periodically, we access capital markets and issue debt (“Notes”) for long-term borrowing purposes, for example, to refinance debt, to finance acquisitions or for share repurchases. Certain of these Notes may have a call feature that allows us to redeem the Notes at any time at our option and/or a put feature that allows a Note holder to redeem the Notes upon the occurrence of both a change in control event and a downgrade of the Notes below an investment grade rating. For more information on our debt, including redemptions and issuances, see Note 10, “Debt,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
We calculate our consolidated debt-to-capital ratio, a non-GAAP measure, from the amounts presented on our consolidated balance sheets included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Our debt-to-capital ratio is calculated as total debt divided by total debt plus total shareholders’ equity. Total debt is the sum of short-term borrowings, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt, less current portion. We believe our debt-to-capital ratio assists investors and rating agencies in measuring our overall leverage and additional borrowing capacity. In addition, our bank covenants include a maximum debt-to-capital ratio that we cannot and did not exceed. Our debt-to-capital ratio may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Our consolidated debt-to-capital ratio was 39.7% and 38.9% as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Our senior debt is rated “A” by S&P Global Ratings, “BBB” by Fitch Ratings, Inc., “Baa2” by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. and “bbb+” by AM Best Company, Inc. We intend to maintain our senior debt investment grade ratings. If our credit ratings are downgraded, our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted by limitations on future borrowings and a potential increase in our borrowing costs.
Capital Resources
We have a shelf registration statement on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to register an unlimited amount of any combination of debt or equity securities in one or more offerings. Specific information regarding terms and securities being offered will be provided at the time of an offering. Proceeds from future offerings are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, the repayment of debt, investments in or extensions of credit to our subsidiaries, the financing of possible acquisitions or business expansions.
We have a senior revolving credit facility (the “5-Year Facility”) with a group of lenders for general corporate purposes. In April 2022, we amended and restated the credit agreement for the 5-Year Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date of the 5-Year Facility from June 2024 to April 2027 and increase the amount of credit available under the 5-Year Facility from $2,500 to $4,000. Also in April 2022, concurrently with the amendment and restatement of the 5-Year Facility, we terminated our 364-day senior revolving credit facility that provided for credit in the amount of $1,000, which was scheduled to mature in June 2022 (the “2021 364-Day Facility” and together with the 5-Year Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). Our ability to borrow under the 5-Year Facility is subject to compliance with certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to maintain a defined debt-to-capital ratio of not more than 60%, subject to increase in certain circumstances set forth in the credit agreement for the 5-Year Facility. We do not believe the restrictions contained in our 5-Year Credit Facility covenants materially affect our financial or operating flexibility. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all of the debt covenants under the Credit Facilities.
Through certain subsidiaries, we have entered into multiple 364-day lines of credit (the “Subsidiary Credit Facilities”) with separate lenders for general corporate purposes. The Subsidiary Credit Facilities provide combined credit up to $200. Our ability to borrow under the Subsidiary Credit Facilities is subject to compliance with certain covenants. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Subsidiary Credit Facilities.
We have an authorized commercial paper program of up to $4,000, the proceeds of which may be used for general corporate purposes. In July 2022, we increased the amount available under the commercial paper program from $3,500 to $4,000. Should commercial paper issuance become unavailable, we have the ability to use a combination of cash on hand and/or our 5-Year Facility, which provides for credit in the amount of $4,000, to redeem any outstanding commercial paper upon maturity.
We are a member, through certain subsidiaries, of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, collectively (the “FHLBs”). As a member, we have the ability to obtain short-term cash advances, subject to certain minimum collateral
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requirements. We had $175 and $275 of outstanding short-term borrowings from the FHLBs at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
While there is no assurance in the current economic environment, we believe the lenders participating in our credit facilities, if market conditions allow, would be willing to provide financing in accordance with their legal obligations. At June 30, 2022, we had $550 outstanding under our commercial paper program.
We regularly review the appropriate use of capital, including acquisitions, common stock and debt security repurchases and dividends to shareholders. The declaration and payment of any dividends or repurchases of our common stock or debt is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends upon our financial condition, results of operations, future liquidity needs, regulatory and capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.
For additional information regarding our sources and uses of capital at June 30, 2022, see Note 5, “Investments,” Note 6, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” Note 10, “Debt,” and Note 12, “Capital Stock – Use of Capital – Dividends and Stock Repurchase Program,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
In addition to regulations regarding the timing and amount of dividends, our regulated subsidiaries’ states of domicile have statutory risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements for health and other insurance companies and health maintenance organizations largely based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Risk-Based Capital (RBC) for Health Organizations Model Act (the “RBC Model Act”). These RBC requirements are intended to measure capital adequacy, taking into account the risk characteristics of an insurer’s investments and products. The NAIC sets forth the formula for calculating the RBC requirements, which are designed to take into account asset risks, insurance risks, interest rate risks and other relevant risks with respect to an individual insurance company’s business. In general, under the RBC Model Act, an insurance company must submit a report of its RBC level to the state insurance department or insurance commissioner, as appropriate, at the end of each calendar year. Our regulated subsidiaries’ respective RBC levels as of December 31, 2021, which was the most recent date for which reporting was required, were in excess of all applicable mandatory RBC requirements. In addition to exceeding these RBC requirements, we are in compliance with the liquidity and capital requirements for a licensee of the BCBSA and with the tangible net worth requirements applicable to certain of our California subsidiaries. For additional information, see Note 22, “Statutory Information,” in our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Future Sources and Uses of Liquidity
We believe that funds from cash on hand, future operating cash receipts, investments and funds available under our commercial paper program, our 5-Year Facility, our Subsidiary Credit Facilities and the FHLBs will be adequate to fund our expected cash disbursements over the next twelve months.
There have been no material changes to our long-term liquidity requirements as disclosed in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For additional updates regarding our estimated long-term liquidity requirements, see Note 6, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” Note 10, “Debt,” and the “Other Contingencies” and “Contractual Obligations and Commitments” sections of Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. We believe that funds from future operating cash flows, cash and investments and funds available under our 5-Year Facility and/or from public or private financing sources will be sufficient for future operations and commitments, and for capital acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect our views about future events and financial performance and are generally not historical facts. Words such as “expect,” “feel,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and statements regarding future performance. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. You are also urged to carefully review and consider the various risks and other disclosures discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors that affect our business. Except to the extent otherwise required by federal securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the impact of large scale medical emergencies, such as public health epidemics and pandemics, including COVID-19, and catastrophes; trends in healthcare costs and utilization rates; our ability to secure sufficient premium rates, including regulatory approval for and implementation of such rates; the impact of federal, state and international law and regulation, including changes in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, as amended; changes in economic and market conditions, as well as regulations that may negatively affect our liquidity and investment portfolios; our ability to contract with providers on cost-effective and competitive terms; competitive pressures and our ability to adapt to changes in the industry and develop and implement strategic growth opportunities; reduced enrollment; the impact of a cyber-attack or other cyber security breach resulting in unauthorized disclosure of member or employee sensitive or confidential information, including the impact and outcome of any investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation related thereto; risks and uncertainties regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs, including those related to non-compliance with the complex regulations imposed thereon; our ability to maintain and achieve improvement in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Star ratings and other quality scores and funding risks with respect to revenue received from participation therein; a negative change in our healthcare product mix; costs and other liabilities associated with litigation, government investigations, audits or reviews; risks and uncertainties related to our pharmacy benefit management (“PBM”) business, including non-compliance by any party with the PBM services agreement between us and CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C.; medical malpractice or professional liability claims or other risks related to healthcare and PBM services provided by our subsidiaries; general risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; changes in tax laws; possible impairment of the value of our intangible assets if future results do not adequately support goodwill and other intangible assets; possible restrictions in the payment of dividends from our subsidiaries and increases in required minimum levels of capital; our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends on our common stock due to the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other considerations; the potential negative effect from our substantial amount of outstanding indebtedness; a downgrade in our financial strength ratings; the effects of any negative publicity related to the health benefits industry in general or us in particular; failure to effectively maintain and modernize our information systems; events that may negatively affect our licenses with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; intense competition to attract and retain employees; risks associated with our international operations; and various laws and provisions in our governing documents that may prevent or discourage takeovers and business combinations.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
For a discussion of our market risks, refer to Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to any of these risks since December 31, 2021.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We carried out an evaluation as of June 30, 2022, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act. In addition, based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For information regarding legal proceedings at June 30, 2022, see the “Litigation and Regulatory Proceedings,” and “Other Contingencies” sections of Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table presents information related to our repurchases of common stock for the periods indicated:
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased1 | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs2 | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except share and per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022 | 334,332 | $ | 508.42 | 333,668 | $ | 3,477 | |||||||||||||||||
| May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022 | 417,759 | 493.11 | 416,662 | 3,272 | |||||||||||||||||||
| June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022 | 528,268 | 473.67 | 526,428 | 3,022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1,280,359 | 1,276,758 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 Total number of shares purchased includes 3,601 shares delivered to or withheld by us in connection with employee payroll tax withholding upon the exercise or vesting of stock awards. Stock grants to employees and directors and stock issued for stock option plans and stock purchase plans in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity are shown net of these shares purchased.
2 Represents the number of shares repurchased through the common stock repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors, which the Board of Directors evaluates periodically. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we repurchased 1,276,758 shares at a total cost of $624 under the program, including the cost of options to purchase shares. The Board of Directors has authorized our common stock repurchase program since 2003. The most recent authorized increase to the program was $5,000 on January 26, 2021 by our Audit Committee, pursuant to authorization granted by the Board of Directors. No duration has been placed on our common stock repurchase program, and we reserve the right to discontinue the program at any time.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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| 4.7 | Upon the request of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company will furnish copies of any other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Company or its subsidiaries. | |||||||||||||
| 10.2 | * | |||||||||||||
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| 101 | The following material from Elevance Health, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | |||||||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101. | |||||||||||||
*Indicates management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. Registrant | |||||||||||
| July 20, 2022 | By: | /S/ JOHN E. GALLINA | |||||||||
| John E. Gallina Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) | |||||||||||
| July 20, 2022 | By: | /S/ RONALD W. PENCZEK | |||||||||
| Ronald W. Penczek Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||
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