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Premera Blue Cross Alaska

Part of Premera

Regional plandentalmedicalvision
Typical enrollment turnaround
60-90 days

Summary

Premera Blue Cross Alaska is a regional health plan, part of Premera, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Claims route under payer ID 00934, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through Premera Certify Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. 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
00934Also seen as AKBLS, DX102
Also known as
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Washington State, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
Uses CAQH
YesApplication route: Payer portal application
Service area
WA, OR, AK

Clearinghouse transaction setup

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

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Eligibility checks (270/271)Not requiredImmediate
Claim status (276/277)Not requiredImmediate
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSeveral weeks

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Premera Blue Cross Alaska?
The payer ID for Premera Blue Cross Alaska is 00934. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include AKBLS, DX102.
How long does Premera Blue Cross Alaska provider enrollment take?
Premera Blue Cross Alaska provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
Does Premera Blue Cross Alaska require CAQH?
Yes. Premera Blue Cross Alaska uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
Does Premera Blue Cross Alaska require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Premera Blue Cross Alaska requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
What states does Premera Blue Cross Alaska cover?
Premera Blue Cross Alaska operates in WA, OR, AK. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

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