SSZ

BCBS Prefix SSZ

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska

Alaska • Medicaid, PPO, Traditional Indemnity

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 722-1471
Electronic payer ID
00430
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 91059, Seattle, WA 98111
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 722-1471

Coverage under prefix SSZ

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.

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.

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.

About Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska

Premera Blue Cross has operated in Alaska since 1957. Serves over 500,000 members. Part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.