March 1, 2018
Beginning as soon as April 2018, you may see changes to our prefixes for new plans. Instead of alpha-only prefixes, new prefixes may include numbers.
There is no change to how you check eligibility or submit claims.
Important: If your IT systems limit the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) prefix to an alpha-only prefix, you will need to make changes to allow for numeric characters, effective April 15, 2018.
For more detailed information, review the prefix frequently-asked questions document.