B6A

BCBS Prefix B6A

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Massachusetts • PPO, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 443-6657
Electronic payer ID
00200
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 986030, Boston MA 02298
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 443-6657

Coverage under prefix B6A

PPO

Under this PPO prefix, members are covered for both in-network and out-of-network care. The plan pays a higher percentage of allowed charges when members use participating providers. No gatekeeper or primary care referral is required. Verify the member's specific benefits for cost-sharing details.

Traditional Indemnity

Under this indemnity prefix, the member has fee-for-service coverage. There is no provider network, no referral requirement, and no primary care physician gatekeeper. Claims are processed based on the plan's fee schedule. While less common than managed care plans, indemnity coverage is still offered by some BCBS companies.

Medicaid

This prefix is associated with Medicaid managed care. When a BCBS plan administers Medicaid, the claims process may differ from commercial coverage: different payer ID, different claims address, different prior authorization rules, and different timely filing limits. Always verify Medicaid-specific details before submitting.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

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