Independence blue cross prior authorization phone number

Tools and resources

Information to help you understand and administer benefits.

PEAR portal

Tap into the Provider Engagement, Analytics & Reporting (PEAR) portal, our secure online provider gateway that allows real-time transactions between Independence Blue Cross and your office.

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Provider automated system

Learn how to use this speech-enabled phone service (formerly interactive voice response [IVR] system) to submit and obtain benefits information for your patients.

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Provider demographic changes

A one-stop reference page that provides the designated methods for the submission of demographic changes.

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Tiered and defined network products

Find detailed, provider-specific information about products that have a tiered or defined provider network.

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Provider communications email sign-up form

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Forms and compliance

Forms

Access the most commonly used forms, such as continuity of care requests, provider changes, HIPAA authorizations, and physician referrals.

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Compliance training

Download guidelines that outline generally accepted minimum standards of care. Adherence to these standards may lead to improved patient outcomes.

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If you have questions about our plans or need help enrolling, Independence Blue Cross is here to help. Please select a category below to help us direct your request.

General inquiries

The Independence Blue Cross Medicare Member Help Team can be reached by mail, online, or phone.

Mailing addresses

For Keystone 65 HMO or Personal Choice 65 PPO:
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare Department
PO Box 7799
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7799

For MedigapFreedom, MedigapSecurity, or Security 65:
Independence Blue Cross
PO Box 7330
Philadelphia PA 19101-8957

For Select Option PDP:
PO Box 41535
Philadelphia, PA
19101-1535

Forms

  • Member inquiries
  • Prospective member inquiries
  • Employer inquiries

Phone numbers

Health PlansFor MembersFor Prospective Members

Keystone 65 HMO

Toll-free 1-800-645-3965 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

Toll-free 1-800-303-0656 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

Personal Choice 65SM PPO

Toll-free 1-888-718-3333 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

Toll-free 1-800-303-0656 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

MedigapFreedom and MedigapSecurity

Toll-free 1-888-926-1212 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

Toll-free 1-800-303-0656 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

Select Option PDP

Toll-free 1-888-678-7009 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

Toll-free 1-800-303-0656 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

To help you better manage your time when calling us, you may wish to call during our least busy time — at the end of the week. Our busiest time is at the beginning of the week, with the most calls coming on Monday and Tuesday. During the week, the best time to call is after 3 p.m. Most of our calls come in earlier during the day, which means there are more people who have to wait on hold.

For more information about Medicare Advantage plans, call toll-free 1-877-393-6733 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

However, please be aware that on weekends and holidays from April 1 through September 30, your call may be sent to voicemail.

Learn more or enroll

Understanding Medicare is no easy task, especially when you have so many questions such as:

  • Am I eligible for Medicare Advantage?
  • What Independence Blue Cross plan is right for me?
  • When and how can I enroll?

Independence Blue Cross is here to guide you along the way and to answer your questions. Reach out to our Medicare sales and support team, by mail, email, or phone, to learn more about the Medicare options available to you and/or your loved ones in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania.

Mailing address

Keystone 65 HMO, Personal Choice 65SM PPO, MedigapFreedom, and MedigapSecurity

Independence Blue Cross
PO Box 13713
Philadelphia, PA
19101-3713

Email form

For more information about our Medicare plans, please fill out our Online Information Request Form.

Locate an informational meeting

Join Independence Blue Cross for an educational meeting to learn more about Original Medicare, our plans and your choices. A licensed agent will be present to answer your questions.

Find a meeting

Learn about Medicare health options from Independence Blue Cross including Keystone 65 HMO, Personal Choice 65SM PPO, and MedigapSecurity. Attend an informational meeting today! Find a meeting.

A sales representative will be present with information and applications. There is no obligation to enroll. For more information or to place a reservation by phone, please call toll-free 1-877-393-6733 (711 for the speech- and hearing-impaired), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. However, please be aware that on weekends and holidays from April 1 through September 30, your call may be sent to voicemail.

Find your local sales agent

Have questions? Need assistance enrolling? Find your local Independence Blue Cross Medicare sales representative for more information on how to contact them.

Visit youribxrep.com.

Member benefits and claims inquiries

Independence Blue Cross Medicare Member Help Team is here to answer your questions about individual Medicare benefits, claims status, and to provide technical support.

Email

To protect your privacy, we recommend that you send a secure email by logging in to our secure member portal, ibx.com/login.

Phone numbers

Keystone 65 HMO Customer Service

Toll-free 1-800-645-3965 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

Personal Choice 65SM PPO Customer Service

Toll-free 1-888-718-3333 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

MedigapFreedom and MedigapSecurity Customer Service

Toll-free 1-888-926-1212 (TTY/TDD: 711), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

However, please be aware that on weekends and holidays from April 1 through September 30, your call may be sent to voicemail.

Report health care fraud

If you suspect health care fraud, report it here.

HIPAA inquiries

Contact us for inquiries about HIPAA privacy, security, and transactions.

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Website last updated: 8/22/2022

What's the phone number for Blue Cross Blue Shield customer service?

1 (888) 630-2583Blue Cross Blue Shield Association / Customer servicenull

Is Independence administrators Blue Cross Blue Shield?

About Independence As a licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, we provide families with the security and stability that comes with a Blue Card.

How long does prior authorization take for Adderall?

If your physician's office calls with all relevant medical information including member name, member ID number, diagnosis and past medication history, we may be able to provide a prior authorization decision during the call. If the request is faxed, it may take up to 24 to 72 hours for a decision.

Is Independence Blue Cross the same as Keystone?

Keystone 65 Focus Rx HMO (Keystone 65 Focus) is an Independence Blue Cross (Independence) Medicare Advantage HMO benefit product.