WHY

BCBS Prefix WHY

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana

Indiana • Traditional Indemnity, POS, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(866) 408-6132
Electronic payer ID
00630
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 61010, Virginia Beach, VA 23466
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 457-4584

Coverage under prefix WHY

Traditional Indemnity

Traditional indemnity coverage means the member has fee-for-service insurance with no network limitations. Any licensed provider can be seen without referrals. Claims are reimbursed based on usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) charges. The member typically pays a deductible and a percentage of allowed charges.

POS

This prefix is linked to a POS plan. Point of Service coverage gives members a choice at the time of service: use the HMO-style in-network benefit with a referral for lower costs, or access out-of-network providers at reduced coverage levels. The billing approach depends on which option the member chooses.

HDHP

HDHP coverage under this prefix means the member carries a higher annual deductible in exchange for lower monthly premiums. Claims are processed normally but the member's cost-sharing will be higher than standard plans until the deductible is met. Preventive services are typically the exception and are covered at no cost to the member.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association providing commercial, Medicaid and other health plans in Indiana.