VAF

BCBS Prefix VAF

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado

Colorado • Medicare Advantage, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), HMO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 676-2583
Electronic payer ID
00050
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 105557, Atlanta, GA 30348-5557
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(844) 396-2330

Coverage under prefix VAF

Medicare Advantage

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicare Advantage coverage administered by this BCBS plan. MA claims are subject to CMS regulations in addition to the plan's own policies. Balance billing restrictions apply. Verify the member's specific MA plan details and confirm the correct payer ID for electronic submission.

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.

HMO

HMO coverage means this member must use providers within the plan's network. A primary care physician serves as the care coordinator and must authorize specialist referrals. Emergency services are the primary exception to the network requirement. Always verify referral status before providing non-emergency specialty care.

About Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving more than 1.5 million Coloradans with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. Operates in all Colorado counties.