A8Z

BCBS Prefix A8Z

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut

Connecticut • HMO, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Traditional Indemnity

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 922-3242
Electronic payer ID
00060
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 533, North Haven, CT 06473-0533
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 922-3242

Coverage under prefix A8Z

HMO

Under this HMO prefix, the member's coverage is limited to the plan's provider network. Care is coordinated through a primary care physician. Specialist visits require a referral from the PCP. When billing, confirm that the referring provider and the referral authorization number are included on the claim.

HDHP

This prefix is associated with a High-Deductible Health Plan. HDHP members pay more out-of-pocket before insurance coverage begins. These plans are commonly paired with HSA or HRA accounts. When billing, be aware that the member may have significant cost-sharing responsibility until their annual deductible is satisfied.

Traditional Indemnity

This is a traditional indemnity prefix. Unlike managed care plans (HMO, PPO, EPO), indemnity plans do not use provider networks. There are no referral requirements and no restrictions on which providers the member can see. Submit claims to the payer listed above for reimbursement at the plan's allowed rate.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving Connecticut members with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.