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American Family Insurance Company

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Summary

American Family Insurance Company is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID ARIC, 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 activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID
ARICAlso seen as 3680, 56071, 5883

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Eligibility checks (270/271)Not requiredImmediate
Claim status (276/277)Not requiredImmediate
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSame day

Common questions

What is the payer ID for American Family Insurance Company?
The payer ID for American Family Insurance Company is ARIC. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 3680, 56071, 5883.
Does American Family Insurance Company require ERA enrollment?
Yes. American Family Insurance Company requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What types of coverage does American Family Insurance Company offer?
American Family Insurance Company covers dental and medical.
Can I submit claims to American Family Insurance Company electronically?
Yes. American Family Insurance Company 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).

Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.