H4H

BCBS Prefix H4H

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Rhode Island • PPO, Traditional Indemnity, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(401) 274-4848
Electronic payer ID
SB880
Claims mailing address
500 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(401) 274-4848

Coverage under prefix H4H

PPO

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans allow members to visit any healthcare provider without a referral. In-network providers cost less, but out-of-network care is still covered at a reduced rate. When billing for a PPO plan, submit claims directly to the payer listed above. No referral documentation is needed.

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.

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.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

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