Healthy Blue Kansas

Summary

Healthy Blue Kansas is a Medicaid managed care organization, part of Elevance Health, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in 16 states. Claims route under payer ID 00047, with 4 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days, with applications through Anthem Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID

00047Also seen as 15549, 3224, 8514, KUNZB

Also known as

Community Care Health Plan of Kansas, Inc., Elevance Health, KanCare

Uses CAQH

YesApplication route: Payer portal application

Service area

16 states

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 Healthy Blue Kansas?

The payer ID for Healthy Blue Kansas is 00047. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 15549, 3224, 8514, KUNZB.

How long does Healthy Blue Kansas provider enrollment take?

Healthy Blue Kansas provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.

Does Healthy Blue Kansas require CAQH?

Yes. Healthy Blue Kansas uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.

Does Healthy Blue Kansas require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Healthy Blue Kansas requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.

What states does Healthy Blue Kansas cover?

Healthy Blue Kansas operates in 16 states. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

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