VBO

BCBS Prefix VBO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine

Maine • Medicaid, POS, PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 676-2583
Electronic payer ID
00070
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 533, North Haven, CT 06473-4201
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 676-2583

Coverage under prefix VBO

Medicaid

Medicaid coverage under this prefix means the member's Medicaid benefits are administered by a BCBS managed care plan. Medicaid managed care claims may have different submission requirements, payer IDs, and timely filing deadlines than commercial claims. Verify the specific Medicaid plan details with the payer.

POS

This is a Point of Service (POS) prefix. POS plans offer flexibility similar to a PPO but incentivize in-network care through lower cost-sharing. Members designate a primary care physician who can issue referrals for the highest level of benefits. Out-of-network claims are covered but at significantly reduced rates.

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 Maine

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association providing coverage in Maine.