GQL

BCBS Prefix GQL

Premera Blue Cross

Washington • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), HMO, Medicaid

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(877) 342-5258
Electronic payer ID
00851
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 91059, Seattle, WA 98111-9159
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(877) 342-5258

Coverage under prefix GQL

HDHP

HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) coverage means the member has a higher deductible than traditional plans, often paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Most services require the member to pay out-of-pocket until the deductible is met. Preventive care is typically covered before the deductible. Submit claims normally to the payer listed above.

HMO

This prefix is linked to an HMO plan. Health Maintenance Organization coverage requires members to use in-network providers and coordinate care through a designated primary care physician. Referrals are typically required for specialist visits. Claims submitted without proper referral documentation may be denied.

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 Premera Blue Cross

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