Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
Part of Elevance Health (fka Beacon)
Summary
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership is a specialty plan, part of Elevance Health (fka Beacon), offering dental and medical coverage operating in 14 states. Claims route under payer ID BHOMA, with 3 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days, with applications through Carelon Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
BHOMAAlso seen as 00816, 43307, CVCIT- Also known as
- Carelon Behavioral Health, MBHP, Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (Behavioral Health Organization), ValueOptions Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: CAQH application only
- Service area
- Multiple states (Anthem BH + Medicaid carve-outs)
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 |
| 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 Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership?
- The payer ID for Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership is BHOMA. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00816, 43307, CVCIT.
- How long does Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership provider enrollment take?
- Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership require CAQH?
- Yes. Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership cover?
- Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership operates in Multiple states (Anthem BH + Medicaid carve-outs). Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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