Blue Cross Community Health Plans
Part of Health Care Service Corporation
Summary
Blue Cross Community Health Plans is a regional health plan, part of Health Care Service Corporation, offering medical coverage operating in Illinois. Claims route under payer ID 66012, with 1 alternate ID in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through BCBS IL Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. 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
66012Also seen as MCIL2- Also known as
- BCCHP, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Health Care Service Corporation
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: CAQH application only
- Service area
- IL
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 Blue Cross Community Health Plans?
- The payer ID for Blue Cross Community Health Plans is 66012. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include MCIL2.
- How long does Blue Cross Community Health Plans provider enrollment take?
- Blue Cross Community Health Plans provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Blue Cross Community Health Plans require CAQH?
- Yes. Blue Cross Community Health Plans uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Blue Cross Community Health Plans require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Blue Cross Community Health Plans requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Blue Cross Community Health Plans cover?
- Blue Cross Community Health Plans operates in IL. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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