Healthy Blue Nebraska

Summary

Healthy Blue Nebraska is a Medicaid managed care organization, part of Elevance Health, offering medical coverage operating in 16 states. Claims route under payer ID HBLUNE, with 3 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, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID

HBLUNEAlso seen as 00544, 14331, 8870

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 Nebraska?

The payer ID for Healthy Blue Nebraska is HBLUNE. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00544, 14331, 8870.

How long does Healthy Blue Nebraska provider enrollment take?

Healthy Blue Nebraska 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 Nebraska require CAQH?

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

Does Healthy Blue Nebraska require ERA enrollment?

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

What states does Healthy Blue Nebraska cover?

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

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