Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)
MedicaidAlso covers: Amerigroup, Wellpoint, Elevance Health
Payer ID
WLPNT
Amerigroup rebranded to Wellpoint eff. Jan 1, 2024 (AZ, IA, NJ, TN, TX, WA). Legacy ID 26375 still works for select plans during transition; 835 ERAs return as WLPNT. (Multi-state)
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Clearinghouse
Availity
Provider Services
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
https://www.availity.com
Elevance Health's multi-state rebrand of Amerigroup (Medicaid/Medicare) — same plans, new name. Timely filing, phone, and addresses are state-specific.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.
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