Blue cross blue shield claims address new york

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York uses Availity, a secure, full-service website that offers a claims clearinghouse and real-time transactions at no charge to health care professionals. Use Availity to submit claims, check the status of all your claims, appeal a claim decision and much more .

Call the toll-free number on the back of your member ID card for BCBS customer service. This is the customer service number for questions about your health insurance coverage, benefits or treatment. Don't have your card? Use the link below to find your local BCBS company's website.

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Federal Employee Program® (FEP) members should visit the FEP website.

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Prospective customers can call to discuss options to purchase coverage. Or learn more online about coverage for:

  • Individuals & Families
  • Seniors (Medicare)
  • Employers

This number is used solely to receive calls and never to make calls to BCBS members. If you receive a call that appears to originate from this number, the call is likely fraudulent or malicious and you should not answer it, or hang up immediately after receiving it if you do answer the call initially.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 711 for TTY relay services. For other language assistance or translation services, please call the customer service number for your local Blue Cross and Blue Shield company.

Many Group Retiree Solutions (GRS) plans now include the requirement that all hearing aids be supplied by Hearing Care Solutions (HCS).

If you are not an HCS provider and are going to fit a patient for a hearing aid, first verify the member’s out-of-network benefits and then follow the protocol outlined in the following document:

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a structured format. EDI provides a faster and cleaner method for delivering time-dependent data, saving you time compared to filing paper claims. 

Availity serves as the EDI partner for all electronic data and transactions from Empire.

Provider disputes

You have the right to request an appeal of a claim decision. You may request this appeal on your own behalf or on behalf of a covered Individual.

Blue Cross was formed in 1929 as a partnership between Baylor University Hospital and its patients who were struggling financially. The administrators of the hospital wanted to make healthcare more affordable for some patients, many of whom were Dallas public school educators on restricted budgets. The initial payment plan set up by Baylor University Hospital consisted of a 50-cent prepay each month for up to 21 days of hospitalization per year. The success of the program lead to enrollment by employees in other professions across Dallas.

In 1792, a group of citizens formed the Insurance Company of North America (INA), the first marine insurance company in the U.S, the country’s oldest stockholder-owned insurer. The first insured hull and cargo was for a ship called America, which sailed from Philadelphia to Northern Ireland. In 1794, INA issued its first insurance policy, for a sea captain, to mitigate the risk of death. In 1865, the Governor of Connecticut signed a special at of the General Assembly incorporating the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, which helped make Hartford, CT, “the insurance capital of the world.”

To learn more about each company, you can check out the Blue Cross Blue Shield Overview and Cigna Overview.

Which health insurance company is better? We've made it easy to compare companies side by side. See how Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna ranked among the industry ratings.

ComparisonBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaYear Founded19291792Medicare Star Rating3.5 stars (out of 5)BBB RatingA-A+NAIC Complaint Index1.15% for individual healthMarket Share Percentage14.1%Financial StrengthExcellentS&P RatingA+

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Pros

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield is financially strong and stable
  • As a subsidiary of Anthem Inc. BCBS is one of the most prominent health insurers.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield offers global coverage and a global coverage app on itunes and GooglePlay.
  • BCBS is available in 50 states and is accepted by 90% of doctors and specialists.

  • Cigna ranks as one of the largest and oldest insurance institutions in the country.
  • Cigna offers individual health insurance and group health insurance.

Cons

  • Blue Shields prices are slightly higher than the average.

  • Cigna only provides full coverage in 12 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Each state has its own Blue Cross Blue Shield app on iTunes and GooglePlay. The app allows users to find doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies, view claims, pay bill, and manage prescriptions.

The Cigna app allows you to view your digial ID Card, find a doctor, file claims, make payments and more.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Mobile AppBlue Cross Blue Shield mobile app varies by State.Cigna Mobile AppiOS     4.8/597,854 usersAndroid     4.5/510,534 users

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield is available through participating employers for group insurance. You can also buy an individual or family plan directly from Blue Cross Blue Shield, the health insurance marketplace or you can get several free quotes here.

You can also contact 888.630.2583 to learn more about Blue Cross Blue Shield options for individuals and families or find a local BCBS company by visiting here.

Cigna

Cigna is available through the health insurance marketplace, by searching plans here or you can get several free health insurance quotes here. Each state has their own marketplace. If you’re not sure where to begin, visit https://www.healthcare.gov. Also, remember that CareSource only covers Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Georgia and West Virginia

Blue Cross Blue Shield

If you use a network doctor or hospital, your claims will be submitted by that provider. If you see an out-of-network provider, you need to submit the claim yourself. You must submit a completed claim form or alternative documentation via fax or mailing address. As an alternative to sending a claim form, supply a description of services, a bill of charges from the provider and any medical documents you received from your provider.

For medical and/or dental services in the U.S. Puerto Rico or the U.S Virgin Islands, Use these claim forms. For anywhere else or on a cruise ship outside the U.S. use the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core international claim forms. For prescriptions inside or outside the U.S. or U.S. territories: Use these claim forms.

Cigna

To file a claim with Cigna Health Insurance, use this form. Follow instructions on page 2 of the form. Mail your completed claim form with original itemized bills, to the Cigna HealthCare Claims Office, which is printed on your Cigna HealthCare ID card. For questions, you may call 1 (800) 997-1654.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

You can make changes to your Blue Cross coverage during the open enrollment, which usually runs Nov 1 through Dec 15th. It’s best to speak with an agent if you’ve had a qualifying event, which makes you eligible to change, drop or add coverage at any time.

Yes, Blue Cross Blue Shield offers dental plans. BCBS also offers dental + vision plans.

When your deductible, coinsurance and copays reach the individual maximum, the plan pays 100 percent of the allowed amount for that person.

To cancel your Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, speak with an agent or call.

Cigna

Cigna is a trusted name when it comes to health care. They have a relatively low complaint ratio considering the size of the company. They also offer health insurance to U.S. expatriates living abroad.

Cigna offers health benefits for individuals and families. They also offer dental insurance, Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, other supplemental insurance plans and international health insurance. You can also get Cigna group health insurance if you buy it from your employer.

Cigna offers health benefits for individuals and families. They also offer dental insurance, Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, other supplemental insurance plans and international health insurance. You can also get Cigna health insurance if you buy it from your employer.

Yes, Cigna offers term life insurance, group life insurance and final expense whole life insurance. You can buy a plan for individuals or through employers that offer it.

How do I submit a claim to Empire BlueCross BlueShield?

Log in to empireblue.com and click the Claims tab. If your claim isn't there or you still have questions, click Customer Support and choose how you'd prefer to contact us. Or call the Member Services number on your member ID Card.

Where is Blue Cross Blue Shield headquarters address?

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesBlue Cross Blue Shield Association / Headquartersnull

What is the claims address for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois?

Mail original claims to BCBSIL, P.O. Box 805107, Chicago, IL 60680-4112.

What is the payer ID for Excellus BCBS?

What is the payer ID for BCBS NC? The Healthy Blue + Medicare Payer ID is North Carolina - 00602.