Is CareFirst the same as BCBS?

Is CareFirst the same as BCBS?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is the shared business name of CareFirst of Maryland, Inc. and Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. are both independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

What type of insurance is CareFirst BCBS?

PPO
Our Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans offer the most choice of providers. You can receive care from the PPO network of more than 55,000 providers locally and hundreds of thousands nationally. In addition, you can go out-of-network and pay slightly more. Our top plan—BluePreferred PPO Gold 500—is a PPO plan.

How do I file a claim with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee?

Instructions for Filing Claims 請致電 1-800-565-9140 (TTY:1-800-848-0298) 。 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. For TDD/TTY help call 1-800-848-0298.

What is the timely filing limit for CareFirst BCBS?

within 365 days
Note: To be considered for payment, claims must be submitted within 365 days from the date of service.

How long does CareFirst take to process a claim?

about 30 days
Claims are entered into our system and processed according to your benefits. It takes CareFirst about 30 days to process new claims.

What is the payer ID for CareFirst?

CareFirst payor ID number is L0230.

Is CareFirst a PPO?

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is offered to all active State of Maryland employees as well as all retirees, with or without Medicare, regardless of their place of residence.

How do I pay my CareFirst bill online?

Pay a provider on www.carefirst.com/myaccount

1. Sign in at www.carefirst.com/myaccount and select your spending account profile.
2. Click Pay a Bill from the I Want To… menu.
3. Choose the account you want to use to pay the bill (NOTE: If you only have one account, you will skip this step)
4. Click Next.
5. Enter the amount to pay.

How do I cancel my Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee?

You must call Customer Service, (855) 836-9705, to have them cancel your current medical plan because, legally, Blue Shield cannot cancel your plan without (8)…