ZIB

BCBS Prefix ZIB

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont

Vermont • Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(802) 225-7700
Electronic payer ID
SB810
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 186, Montpelier, VT 05601
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(802) 225-7700

Coverage under prefix ZIB

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.

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.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont

Independent licensee providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans to Vermont members.