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Foremost

medical

Summary

Foremost is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 11185. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID
11185
Also known as
Foremost Insurance Company, Foremost Insurance Company Grand Rapids, Michigan, Foremost Insurance Group

Clearinghouse transaction setup

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

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredA few days

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Foremost?
The payer ID for Foremost is 11185.
Does Foremost require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Foremost requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
What types of coverage does Foremost offer?
Foremost covers medical.
Can I submit claims to Foremost electronically?
Yes. Foremost is reachable through clearinghouses for 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 Spot something out of date?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.