SAMBA
dentalmedicalvision
Summary
SAMBA is a dental, medical, and vision payer. Claims route under payer ID 37259, with 4 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, professional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.
At a glance
- Payer ID
37259Also seen as 10591, 1116, 50322, SAMBA- Also known as
- SAMBA Federal Employee Benefit Association, SAMBA Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB), SAMBA Health Benefit Plan, SAMBA TeleHealth, Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association (SAMBA)
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 |
| Dental claims (837D) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | A few days |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for SAMBA?
- The payer ID for SAMBA is 37259. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10591, 1116, 50322, SAMBA.
- Does SAMBA require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. SAMBA requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
- What types of coverage does SAMBA offer?
- SAMBA covers dental, medical, and vision.
- Can I submit claims to SAMBA electronically?
- Yes. SAMBA is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, professional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and dental (837D).
Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.