SSW

BCBS Prefix SSW

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

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

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 447-7828
Electronic payer ID
MTBLS
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 660, Billings, MT 59103
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 447-7828
Provider website
https://www.mtblue.com

Coverage under prefix SSW

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.

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.

Medicaid

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicaid coverage managed by this BCBS plan. Medicaid claims have specific rules around cost-sharing, balance billing, and timely filing that override the plan's standard commercial policies. Contact the plan's Medicaid provider services line for submission details.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Independent licensee serving Montana members with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans.