Premera Blue Cross of Washington

Summary

Premera Blue Cross of Washington 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 00430, with 24 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, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID

00430Also seen as 00430D, 00430H, 100062, 10326, 10650, 10651 and 18 more

Also known as

LifeWise Health Plan of Washington, North Star Administrators, Other Blue Plans Premera BlueExchange (Shared Administration), Premera Blue Cross (Washington), Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Alaska and Washington

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.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Premera Blue Cross of Washington?

The payer ID for Premera Blue Cross of Washington is 00430. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00430D, 00430H, 100062, 10326.

How long does Premera Blue Cross of Washington provider enrollment take?

Premera Blue Cross of Washington 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 of Washington require CAQH?

Yes. Premera Blue Cross of Washington uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.

Does Premera Blue Cross of Washington require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Premera Blue Cross of Washington requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.

What states does Premera Blue Cross of Washington cover?

Premera Blue Cross of Washington 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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