R5U

BCBS Prefix R5U

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut

Connecticut • Traditional Indemnity, HMO, POS

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 922-3242
Electronic payer ID
00060
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 533, North Haven, CT 06473-0533
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 922-3242

Coverage under prefix R5U

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.

HMO

This is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) prefix. HMO plans have stricter routing requirements than PPO plans. Members select a PCP who manages their care and issues referrals. Claims for specialist services should include the referral number. Out-of-network claims will typically be denied unless emergency criteria are met.

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.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving Connecticut members with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.