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Les Ybarra

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President, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal at Elevance Health
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Les Ybarra is the President of Anthem Blue Crosss California Medicaid Health Plan, bringing over 21 years of experience in Medi-Cal Managed Care operations. He is responsible for the business and financial operations of the plan, which serves more than 1.2 million Californians. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of La Verne.

Outside of work, Les is deeply involved in his community, serving on the YMCA Board of Directors for Metropolitan Los Angeles. A married father of two, he enjoys spending his free time gardening, hiking, and having barbecues with his family and friends.

He serves as the chair of the YMCAs Urban Council for Metropolitan Los Angeles.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Community Health
He is quoted on Anthem's investments in housing, supportive services, and post-disaster recovery to improve community health outcomes.
Public Health Equity
He has dedicated his career to serving vulnerable, low-income populations and addressing racial and health inequities in the healthcare system.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
President, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal
Elevance Health
12-2013 - 7-2021
Executive Director
Anthem, Inc.
4-2009 - 12-2013
Director Medicaid Field Operations
Anthem, Inc.
9-2007 - 3-2009
Manager Provider Contracting and Database Administration
Anthem, Inc.
7-2003 - 9-2007
Senior Network Relations Rep
Anthem, Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Anthem Blue Cross Helps Health Centers in Underserved Regions of California Offer Specialty Healthcare Services to Uninsured Patients. Featured in Business Wire (via InsuranceNewsNet)
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What They’re Watching: Les Ybarra, Anthem. Featured in State of Reform
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