LIY

BCBS Prefix LIY

Premera Blue Cross

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

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 LIY

HDHP

Under this HDHP prefix, the member's plan has a higher deductible than traditional coverage. This affects patient cost-sharing but does not change how claims are submitted or processed. Use the same payer ID, claims address, and filing procedures listed above. Verify the member's remaining deductible before estimating patient responsibility.

HMO

HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans require members to choose a primary care physician (PCP) and obtain referrals before seeing specialists. Out-of-network services are generally not covered except in emergencies. Claims must be submitted to the payer listed above and should include referral authorization when applicable.

POS

This prefix is linked to a POS plan. Point of Service coverage gives members a choice at the time of service: use the HMO-style in-network benefit with a referral for lower costs, or access out-of-network providers at reduced coverage levels. The billing approach depends on which option the member chooses.

About Premera Blue Cross

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