Aetna Better Health California
dentalmedicalvision
Summary
Aetna Better Health California is a dental, medical, and vision payer operating in California. Claims route under payer ID 128CA, with 3 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
128CAAlso seen as 11224, 7838, ABHCA- Also known as
- Aetna Better Health of California
- Service area
- CA
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Aetna Better Health California?
- The payer ID for Aetna Better Health California is 128CA. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11224, 7838, ABHCA.
- Does Aetna Better Health California require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Aetna Better Health California requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Aetna Better Health California cover?
- Aetna Better Health California operates in CA. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Aetna Better Health California offer?
- Aetna Better Health California covers dental, medical, and vision.
- Can I submit claims to Aetna Better Health California electronically?
- Yes. Aetna Better Health California is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
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