SIM

BCBS Prefix SIM

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Arkansas • PPO, Medicaid, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(501) 378-2364
Electronic payer ID
00520
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 2181, Little Rock, AR 72203
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 482-8416

Coverage under prefix SIM

PPO

Under this PPO prefix, members are covered for both in-network and out-of-network care. The plan pays a higher percentage of allowed charges when members use participating providers. No gatekeeper or primary care referral is required. Verify the member's specific benefits for cost-sharing details.

Medicaid

Medicaid managed care under this BCBS prefix means the state has contracted with this plan to administer Medicaid benefits. Balance billing Medicaid members is prohibited. Timely filing requirements may follow state Medicaid rules rather than the plan's commercial deadlines. Contact the plan to confirm submission requirements.

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 Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Non-profit health insurance company providing coverage to Arkansas members with commercial and Medicaid plans. Member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.