Who to Call
Medical and Hospital Services
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Member Services and Prior Authorizations:
410-779-9932 or toll-free at 1-844-386-6762; TTY: 711October 1 - March 31 | 8 am - 8 pm EST | 7 days a week
April 1 - September 30 | 8 am - 8 pm EST | Monday - Friday Vision:
1-844-475-6334; TTY: 711
8am-8pm EST, Monday through Friday-
Dental (DentaQuest):
1-844-474-6334; TTY: 711
8am-8pm EST, Monday through Friday -
Routine Transportation:
1-844-476-6334; TTY: 711
8am-8pm EST, 7 days a week, October 1 through March 31 and Monday through Friday, April 1 through September 30 Over-The-Counter Rx and Products:
1-844-479-6334; TTY: 711
8am-9pm EST, Monday-FridayRoutine Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids:
1-844-479-6334; TTY: 711
8 AM to 8 PM, EST, Monday-FridayPorter:
1-800-558-9922
8AM to 8 PM EST, Monday-Friday
All Plan Members: Please call CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage prior to all non-emergency inpatient admissions.
Prescription Drug Services
Pharmacy Member Services:
1-844-786-6762; TTY: 711Requests for Prior Authorizations and Exceptions:
1-855-344-0930; TTY: 711
Where to Write
Member Services
- PO Box 915
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Where to Submit Claims
Medical and Hospital Claims
Providers can obtain additional information about submitting claims through Availity by calling 800-282-4548 or visiting the website at https://www.availity.com/essentials/. Any paper claims should be submitted to:
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare AdvantagePO Box 14361
Lexington, KY 40512
Members
Please submit your claims for reimbursement to:
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare AdvantageClaims Reimbursement
PO Box 915
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Part D Drug Claims
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantagec/o CVS Caremark
P.O. Box 52066
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2066
Where to Submit Appeals and Grievances
Grievances
Grievances for Medical Care
Call: 833-536-2001 (TTY users: 711)
Fax: 443-753-2298
Write:
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare AdvantageAttention: Appeals & Grievances Department
P.O. Box 915
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Grievances for Part D Prescription Drugs
Call: 1-844-786-6762 (TTY users: 711)
Fax: 1-855-633-7673 (TTY users: 711)
Write:
Grievance DepartmentP.O. Box 30016
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-0330
Appeals
Important Note: Requests for “Expedited” or “Fast” Appeals may be made verbally; however, all Standard Appeals must be made in writing.
Appeals for Medical Care
Call: 833-536-2001 (TTY users: 711)
Fax: Clinical Expedited Appeals 410-605-2566
Write:
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare AdvantageAttention: Appeals & Grievances Department
P.O. Box 915
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Appeals for Part D Prescription Drugs
Call: 1-844-786-6762 (TTY users: 711)
Fax: 1-855-633-7673
Write:
CVS Caremark Coverage Determinations/ExceptionsP.O. Box 52000
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2000