ELP

BCBS Prefix ELP

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

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

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(651) 662-5200
Electronic payer ID
CBMN1
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 64560, St. Paul, MN 55164-0560
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(651) 662-5200

Coverage under prefix ELP

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.

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.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving Minnesota members.