VHB

BCBS Prefix VHB

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut

Connecticut • Traditional Indemnity, PPO, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 922-3242
Electronic payer ID
00060
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 533, North Haven, CT 06473-0533
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 922-3242

Coverage under prefix VHB

Traditional Indemnity

This prefix includes traditional indemnity coverage. Indemnity plans are the oldest form of health insurance and offer maximum provider choice with no network restrictions. Members pay a percentage of charges after meeting their deductible. Reimbursement is based on reasonable and customary rates for the service area.

PPO

This is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) prefix. PPO plans are the most common BCBS plan type. Members have the freedom to self-refer to specialists. Claims for in-network services are typically processed faster and reimbursed at higher rates than out-of-network claims.

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving Connecticut members with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.