BCBS Alpha Numeric Prefixes are three-character combinations of letters and numbers found at the beginning of the identification number on Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance cards. They help in identifying the health plans of patients along with their insurance companies.
This blog will cover the alphanumeric prefixes ranging from P2A to P9Z and list down their applicable state, insurance company name, and type of health plans.
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BCBS Alpha Numeric Prefix from P2A to P9Z – Latest Insights
| BCBS Prefix | State | Company Name | Types Of Health Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| P2A | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HMO, PPO, EPO |
| P2B | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | POS, Medicaid, HDHP |
| P2C | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, POS |
| P2D | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | EPO, HMO, PPO |
| P2E | Pennsylvania | Independence Blue-Cross of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania | Medicaid, HDHP, Traditional Indemnity |
| P2F | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P2G | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | HMO, PPO, HDHP |
| P2H | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, POS |
| P2I | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, HMO, Medicare Advantage |
| P2J | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | PPO, HDHP, Traditional Indemnity |
| P2K | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicaid, POS, HMO |
| P2L | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | Medicare Advantage, EPO, PPO |
| P2M | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid |
| P2N | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | POS, HMO, EPO |
| P2O | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | PPO, Medicare Advantage, Traditional Indemnity |
| P2P | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HDHP, Medicaid, POS |
| P2Q | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | HMO, EPO, PPO |
| P2R | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, HDHP |
| P2S | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | Medicaid, POS, HMO |
| P2T | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, PPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P2U | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid |
| P2V | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | POS, HMO, EPO |
| P2W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, HDHP, Medicare Advantage |
| P2X | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, POS |
| P2Y | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | EPO, HMO, PPO |
| P2Z | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | Medicare Advantage, HDHP, Traditional Indemnity |
| P3A | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | POS, Medicaid, HMO |
| P3B | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | EPO, PPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P3C | Pennsylvania | Capital Blue-Cross of Pennsylvania | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid |
| P3D | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | HMO, POS, EPO |
| P3E | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO, Medicare Advantage, Traditional Indemnity |
| P3F | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Medicaid, HDHP, POS |
| P3G | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | EPO, HMO, PPO |
| P3H | Pennsylvania | Independence Blue-Cross of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, HDHP |
| P3I | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | POS, Medicaid, HMO |
| P3J | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | EPO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P3K | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | HDHP, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid |
| P3L | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | HMO, POS, EPO |
| P3M | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P3N | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, POS |
| P3O | Pennsylvania | Capital Blue-Cross of Pennsylvania | EPO, HMO, PPO |
| P3P | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P3Q | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | POS, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P3R | Ohio | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Ohio | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P3S | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | HDHP, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage |
| P3T | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | EPO, POS, HMO |
| P3U | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P3V | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P3W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, HMO, PPO |
| P3X | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, EPO |
| P3Y | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, POS |
| P3Z | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross of Alaska | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P4A | Minnesota | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Minnesota | HDHP, EPO, Medicaid |
| P4B | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | POS, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P4C | Florida | Florida-Blue | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P4D | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Medicaid, EPO, POS |
| P4E | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO |
| P4F | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P4G | Pennsylvania | Capital Blue-Cross of Pennsylvania | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P4H | Virginia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Virginia | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P4I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P4J | Minnesota | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Minnesota | POS, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P4K | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P4L | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, EPO, POS |
| P4M | Pennsylvania | Capital Blue-Cross of Pennsylvania | Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO |
| P4N | New Hampshire | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New Hampshire | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P4O | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P4P | Michigan | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Michigan | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P4Q | Michigan | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Michigan | HDHP, Medicaid, EPO |
| P4R | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | POS, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P4S | Alabama | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alabama | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P4T | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross of Alaska | Medicaid, EPO, POS |
| P4U | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO |
| P4V | Connecticut | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Connecticut | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P4W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P4X | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P4Y | New York | Empire Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | HDHP, Medicaid, EPO |
| P4Z | New Hampshire | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New Hampshire | POS, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P5A | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P5B | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, EPO, POS |
| P5C | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO |
| P5D | Pennsylvania | Capital Blue-Cross of Pennsylvania | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P5E | Pennsylvania | Independence Blue-Cross of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P5F | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P5G | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | HDHP, Medicaid, EPO |
| P5H | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | POS, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P5I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P5J | Minnesota | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Minnesota | Medicaid, EPO, POS |
| P5K | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO |
| P5L | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P5M | Pennsylvania | Independence Blue-Cross of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P5N | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P5O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P5P | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | POS, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P5Q | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P5R | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | Medicaid, EPO, POS |
| P5S | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO |
| P5T | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P5U | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| P5V | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HMO, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P5W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HDHP, Medicaid, EPO |
| P5X | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | POS, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P5Y | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P5Z | Virginia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Virginia | Medicaid, EPO, POS |
| P6A | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | HMO, POS, Medicare Advantage |
| P6B | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | PPO, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P6C | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| P6D | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicaid, PPO, HDHP |
| P6E | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P6F | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | HMO, POS, PPO |
| P6G | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HDHP, Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity |
| P6H | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | EPO, HMO, Medicare Advantage |
| P6I | Michigan | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Michigan | POS, PPO, HDHP |
| P6J | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, EPO |
| P6K | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | Medicare Advantage, HMO, POS |
| P6L | Minnesota | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Minnesota | PPO, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P6M | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Traditional Indemnity, EPO, HMO |
| P6N | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | POS, Medicare Advantage, PPO |
| P6O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P6P | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, HMO, POS |
| P6Q | Ohio | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Ohio | Medicare Advantage, PPO, HDHP |
| P6R | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO |
| P6S | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | HMO, POS, Medicare Advantage |
| P6T | Pennsylvania | Capital Blue-Cross of Pennsylvania | PPO, HDHP, Traditional Indemnity |
| P6U | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Medicaid, EPO, HMO |
| P6V | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | POS, Medicare Advantage, PPO |
| P6W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid |
| P6X | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | EPO, HMO, POS |
| P6Y | Ohio | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Ohio | Medicare Advantage, PPO, HDHP |
| P6Z | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross of Alaska | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO |
| P7A | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HMO, POS, HDHP |
| P7B | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | PPO, Medicaid, EPO |
| P7C | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicare Advantage, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| P7D | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | POS, HDHP, PPO |
| P7E | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | Medicaid, EPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P7F | Michigan | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Michigan | HMO, Medicare Advantage, POS |
| P7G | Michigan | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Michigan | HDHP, PPO, Medicaid |
| P7H | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, EPO, HMO |
| P7I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P7J | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO, Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity |
| P7K | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P7L | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Medicare Advantage, HDHP, PPO |
| P7M | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO |
| P7N | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | HMO, POS, HDHP |
| P7O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P7P | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicaid, EPO, HMO |
| P7Q | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | HDHP, POS, PPO |
| P7R | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage |
| P7S | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | EPO, HMO, HDHP |
| P7T | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P7U | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, EPO |
| P7V | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HMO, HDHP, POS |
| P7W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage |
| P7X | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | Medicaid, EPO, HMO |
| P7Y | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | HDHP, POS, PPO |
| P7Z | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid |
| P8A | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | EPO, HMO, HDHP |
| P8B | Virginia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Virginia | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P8C | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P8D | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P8E | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage |
| P8F | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, EPO, HMO |
| P8G | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | HDHP, POS, PPO |
| P8H | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid |
| P8I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P8J | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P8K | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, EPO |
| P8L | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | HMO, HDHP, POS |
| P8M | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage |
| P8N | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | Medicaid, EPO, HMO |
| P8O | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HDHP, POS, PPO |
| P8P | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid |
| P8Q | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | EPO, HMO, HDHP |
| P8R | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P8S | Ohio | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Ohio | Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P8T | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HMO, HDHP, POS |
| P8U | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage |
| P8V | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | Medicaid, EPO, HMO |
| P8W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HDHP, POS, PPO |
| P8X | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid |
| P8Y | New York | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | EPO, HMO, HDHP |
| P8Z | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P9A | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, HDHP |
| P9B | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, HMO, POS |
| P9C | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid |
| P9D | New York | Empire Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | HDHP, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P9E | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | HMO, POS, PPO |
| P9F | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, HDHP |
| P9G | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | EPO, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P9H | Arizona | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Arizona | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P9I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P9J | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HMO, EPO, POS |
| P9K | Kentucky | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P9L | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P9M | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | HMO, POS, PPO |
| P9N | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P9O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| P9P | Minnesota | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Minnesota | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P9Q | Virginia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Virginia | HDHP, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage |
| P9R | Missouri | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Missouri | HMO, EPO, POS |
| P9S | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| P9T | New York | Empire Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| P9U | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | HMO, POS, PPO |
| P9V | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| P9W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| P9X | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | POS, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| P9Y | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HDHP, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage |
| P9Z | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | HMO, EPO, POS |
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Frequently asked questions
How often are new BCBS prefixes issued?
New BCBS prefixes are issued based on member enrollment and plan changes, rather than on a set schedule. They are assigned when new members join or existing members switch plans, making the issuance frequency variable and driven by member activity.
Do retired individuals have different BCBS prefixes?
Do retired individuals have different BCBS prefixes?
No, retired individuals do not have different BCBS prefixes compared to non-retired members. BCBS prefixes are determined by the specific plan a member belongs to, not their retirement status. Therefore, both retired and non-retired persons on the same plan will share the same prefix on their BCBS ID cards.
Are BCBS prefixes relevant for international coverage?
BCBS prefixes primarily identify local entities and do not directly indicate international coverage. To determine international coverage, check for logos like Blue Cross Blue Shield Global on your member ID card or visit BCBS Global's website for specific information through GeoBlue.
Can BCBS prefixes be used to verify patient identity?
No, BCBS prefixes cannot be used to verify patient identity. They identify the specific plan a member belongs to, not the individual. For accurate verification, use the full member ID number along with other factors like date of birth.
Can BCBS prefixes be used to determine network status?
BCBS prefixes primarily identify the specific plan and may suggest the plan type (e.g., HMO vs. PPO), but they do not reliably indicate in-network status. Verification through network logos, contacting BCBS with the member ID, or using their provider directory tool is recommended for accurate network status confirmation.
For general informational purposes. Payer requirements, contractual terms, and applicable rules should be verified for the situation involved.