ELF

BCBS Prefix ELF

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin

Wisconsin • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), PPO, POS

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(855) 558-1443
Electronic payer ID
00246
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 105557, Atlanta, GA 30348-5557
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(855) 558-1443

Coverage under prefix ELF

HDHP

This is a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) prefix. These plans have minimum deductible thresholds set by the IRS. Members often use HSA funds to cover out-of-pocket costs. The plan's claims processing and payer ID are the same as the standard plan, but expect higher patient responsibility amounts on remittance.

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.

POS

POS coverage under this prefix operates on a tiered system. Tier 1 (in-network with referral) provides the highest coverage. Tier 2 (in-network without referral) provides moderate coverage. Tier 3 (out-of-network) provides the lowest coverage. Verify which tier applies before submitting the claim.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin

Independent licensee providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans to Wisconsin members.