Payer id for blue cross blue shield federal employee program

eServices - Blue Cross Federal eClaims

Applies to: eServices; eClaims

Please be aware that Payer ID BCAFD belongs only to address:

FEP BLUE DENTAL 
PO BOX 75
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440

Each State will have their own payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield and in many instances, they will process their own Federal (FEP) claims.  Please ensure the proper claims address and payer ID is used.

Printed copies of this document are considered uncontrolled.
39372.Rev003     12.17.2020

eServices - Payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Applies to: eClaims with Eaglesoft eServices

Solution:

The payer ID for BCBS MI will depend on whether it's regular BCBS or Federal (FEP).  See below for which payer ID to use:

Regular BCBS MI
PO Box 491
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0491
Payer ID - BBMDQ

Federal BCBS MI
PO Box 312599
Detroit, MI 48231
Payer ID - CBMI1

Printed copies of this document are considered uncontrolled.
39645.Rev002     12.31.2020

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina administers the Federal Employee Program (FEP) for eligible federal employees and retirees. In our continuous effort to increase provider satisfaction, we have enhanced the manner in which FEP dental providers submit claims and receive payments. Effective June 19, 2020, dental providers can submit claims electronically (837) via clearinghouse with payer ID 402. This enhancement speeds up claims processing and allows you to view the status of electronically submitted claims in My Insurance ManagerSM (MIM), the BlueCross secure online portal. You will also receive electronic remittance advices.

What This Means To You

You may continue to submit hardcopy dental claims, however, effective June 19, the preferred method to submit is electronically. Claims filed electronically with payer ID 402 will process expeditiously and claims status can be viewed via MIM. You will receive an electronic remittance advice and a hardcopy check for payment.

Visit our website to learn more about checking Claims Status in MIM. Work with your clearinghouse or contact  for electronic claims filing assistance. Should you have any questions about this bulletin, you may email .

WASHINGTON, Sep. 30, 2021 – Today the Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® (BCBS) Government-wide Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program® (FEP®), announced 2022 benefits available to eligible participants in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Among the changes include enhanced hypertension management and pregnancy care incentive programs, dental and vision benefits for children and the addition of a discounted supplemental international travel insurance through GeoBlue®.

FEP offers a comprehensive suite of resources to help current and prospective members choose the best medical, dental and vision plan for them and their families, including the AskBlue medical, dental and vision plan finder tools, prescription drug cost tool and health cost advisor tool.

“As we continue to navigate an unprecedented health crisis, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP health, dental and vision members know they can count on us to make sure affordable and comprehensive health care is accessible no matter where they are,” said William A. Breskin, senior vice president of government programs for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). “With enhanced benefits in all products in 2022, FEP continues its mission to provide unparalleled products and services to our members and their families.”

FEP 2022 Highlights

New Enhanced Benefit Programs
FEP has engaged a new fulfillment partner to support the Hypertension Management Program, Pregnancy Care Incentive Program and breast pump kit benefit. Members can expect enhanced blood pressure monitors, Pregnancy Care Boxes, breast pumps and milk storage bags.

New Supplemental International Travel Insurance
The addition of GeoBlue, an independent licensee of BCBSA, is available through Blue365® and provides access to a worldwide network of quality health care providers and hospitals, direct payments, 24/7 care coordination and more, ensuring FEP members have comprehensive coverage no matter where they are in the world.

Enhanced Dental and Vision Benefits for Children
BCBS FEP Dental® Standard Option will cover Class A (Basic), B (Intermediate), and C (Major) services for children at 100% when these services are provided by in-network providers. BCBS FEP Vision® plans will offer a second eye exam, frame and second pair of lenses when a prescription changes for children aged 13 and under.

Updated Dental and Vision Digital Sites
BCBS FEP Dental and BCBS FEP Vision have redesigned the dental and vision websites, which now include enhanced navigation features and dynamic new content to better help members understand and use their benefits. BCBS FEP Dental has also released a suite of new features for its mobile app, which will allow members to view benefit, coverage and claim information, and access their ID card, all in one location.

2022 Approved Rates:

FEP Blue Focus:
Self Only biweekly premiums will be $53.14
Self Plus One biweekly premiums will be $114.25
Self and Family biweekly premiums will be $125.67

Basic Option:
Self Only biweekly premiums will be $80.18
Self Plus One biweekly premiums will be $196.13
Self and Family biweekly premiums will be $212.29

Standard Option:
Self Only biweekly premiums will be $127.47
Self Plus One biweekly premiums will be $289.61
Self and Family biweekly premiums will be $314.11

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Vision Premiums in 2022:

High Option:
Self Only biweekly premiums will be $5.55
Self Plus One biweekly premiums will be $11.09
Self and Family biweekly premiums will be $16.64

Standard Option:
Self Only biweekly premiums will be $3.56
Self Plus One biweekly premiums will be $7.11
Self and Family biweekly premiums will be $10.67

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental Premiums in 2022*

High Option:
Self Only biweekly premiums will be $18.05
Self Plus One biweekly premiums will be $36.11
Self and Family biweekly premiums will be $54.16

Standard Option:
Self Only biweekly premiums will be $9.22
Self Plus One biweekly premiums will be $18.44
Self and Family biweekly premiums will be $27.67

*BCBS FEP Dental rates depend upon the rate region in which a member lives. The rates presented here are for BCBS FEP Dental’s most populous region, Region 1. Please go to bcbsfepdental.com to see the full list of regional rates.

All changes will take effect Jan. 1, 2022. Eligible participants will have an opportunity to make their coverage decisions during Open Season, which runs from Nov. 8 through Dec. 13, 2021. Federal employees, annuitants and their family members are eligible for coverage through the FEHB Program, while FEDVIP is available to federal employees and annuitants, certain retired uniformed service members and active duty family members.

Additional information about 2022 benefits is available online or by calling the National Information Center. Visit www.fepblue.org/whatsnew or call 1-800-411-BLUE (2583).

ABOUT THE BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD SERVICE BENEFIT PLAN (FEP®)

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program® (FEP®), has been part of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program since its inception in 1960. It covers roughly 5.6 million federal employees, retirees and their families out of the more than 8.5 million people who receive their benefits through the FEHB Program. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association negotiates annually with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to determine the benefits and premiums for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan. The 35 local member companies of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association are the primary points of contact for Service Benefit Plan members. They are responsible for processing claims and providing customer service to our members. To locate the address and telephone number for a local Blue Cross and Blue Shield company, please visit fepblue.org/contact-us.

How do I file a claim with Blue Cross of Alabama?

How to File a Claim.
Call Preferred Long-Term Care (LTC) Customer Service (1-888-331-4188) to complete the Claims Intake Form over the telephone..
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will send you a Claims Packet to be completed and returned to us..

How do I file a claim with BCBS of Florida?

How do I submit a claim? If your provider or pharmacy is in your plan's network, they'll submit the claim for you. If you saw an out-of-network provider, you'll need to submit a medical claim form. If this was for emergency care, call us first at 800-352-2583 to see if a claim was filed.