Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

Summary

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage is a dental, medical, and vision payer with nationwide coverage. Claims route under payer ID 66006, with 5 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

66006Also seen as 11174, 1167, 2513, BLMADV, HMAPD

Also known as

Blue Cross Illinois Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross Montana Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross New Mexico Medicare Advantage

Service area

Nationwide

Clearinghouse transaction setup

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

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage?

The payer ID for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage is 66006. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11174, 1167, 2513, BLMADV.

Does Blue Cross Medicare Advantage require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Blue Cross Medicare Advantage requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.

What states does Blue Cross Medicare Advantage cover?

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage operates in Nationwide. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

What types of coverage does Blue Cross Medicare Advantage offer?

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage covers dental, medical, and vision.

Can I submit claims to Blue Cross Medicare Advantage electronically?

Yes. Blue Cross Medicare Advantage 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).