S5Z

BCBS Prefix S5Z

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut

Connecticut • Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, PPO

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 S5Z

Traditional Indemnity

Traditional indemnity coverage means the member has fee-for-service insurance with no network limitations. Any licensed provider can be seen without referrals. Claims are reimbursed based on usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) charges. The member typically pays a deductible and a percentage of allowed charges.

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.

PPO

This prefix is associated with a PPO plan. Preferred Provider Organization coverage gives members flexibility to see specialists without referrals and to use out-of-network providers at higher cost-sharing. Claims can be submitted for both in-network and out-of-network services, though reimbursement rates differ.

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.