NWZ

BCBS Prefix NWZ

Blue Cross of Idaho

Idaho • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), POS, Traditional Indemnity

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(208) 286-3656
Electronic payer ID
BLUEC
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 7408, Boise, ID 83707
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(208) 395-8210

Coverage under prefix NWZ

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.

POS

Under this POS prefix, the member can access care both in-network and out-of-network, with cost-sharing that varies based on how the care is accessed. In-network care coordinated through the member's PCP has the lowest out-of-pocket cost. Include referral documentation when billing at the in-network benefit level.

Traditional Indemnity

This prefix includes traditional indemnity coverage. Indemnity plans are the oldest form of health insurance and offer maximum provider choice with no network restrictions. Members pay a percentage of charges after meeting their deductible. Reimbursement is based on reasonable and customary rates for the service area.

About Blue Cross of Idaho

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans in Idaho.