Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
Also covers / subsidiaries: BCBS Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Medicare, Blue MA
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
MIBC2
Blue Cross MA plans are administered by independent local Blue plans — payer ID, timely filing, and appeal rules are set by the local plan and the member's alpha prefix.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Determined by the local Blue plan / provider contract
Appeal Window
Medicare Advantage appeals follow CMS Part C rules (commonly 60 days from the denial); verify with the local Blue plan
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity (most Blue plans)
Provider Services
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
No single national Blue Cross MA payer — claims route to the member's LOCAL Blue plan (identified by the alpha prefix).
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcbs Medicare Advantage | MIBC2 | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage | 66006 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage | 11174 | Non-Par | None | 276/277 |
Resolution Tools for Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Claims
Values vary by plan, line of business, and provider agreement. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse gateway before submitting electronic claims.
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