Welcome, Ohio Providers!

At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem), we combine national expertise with an experienced local staff to operate community-based healthcare plans.

Provider revalidations

 

For questions or concerns regarding the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) provider network management portal (PNM), please contact ODM's integrated helpdesk at 800-686-1516.

 

 Provider revalidations resumed; immediate action required

Ensure our members are equipped to renew their Medicaid benefits

 

Help our members prepare to renew their Medicaid healthcare coverage and benefits by educating them on what documents are needed to ensure their renewal form is completed accurately. Members can submit their renewal form via web (preferred), phone, fax, mail, or in person.

 

For questions about eligibility, benefits, authorizations, claims status, and more, log in to Availity Essentials*, navigate to Payer Spaces, select a specific payer from the available list, and select Chat with Payer. For additional support, please use the following resources or contact us if more clarification is needed.

 

 Ready, Set, Renew

 

 Medicaid Renewal Provider Overview

 

Medicaid renewal Availity provider support 

Availity access


The Availity website offers health care professionals free access to real-time information and instant responses in a consistent format, regardless of the payer.

 

At Availity, you can:

 

 Request authorizations

 Submit claims

 Confirm eligibility

Don't have an Availity account?

 

Register free now 

Learning opportunities

Access the provider learning hub to assist with administering your patient’s health plan by using features like Availity’s multi payer features and our payer spaces applications. Use our library of self-paced courses and instructor-led training sessions, available 24/7 at no cost so you can be prepared with the knowledge to assist our members.

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Provider manual

 

The Anthem provider manual will provide key administrative information, including the quality improvement program, the utilization management program, quality standards, claims appeals, and reimbursement and administration policy information.

 

Provider manual 

Provider News

 

Get the latest articles and announcements on claims filings, products, benefits, administrative updates, new and revised procedures and guidelines, prescription information, and more. 

 

Access Provider News 

Locate providers in our network

 

Access our online provider directory.

 

Provider directory 

Receive email from Anthem

Anthem is now sending some bulletins, policy change notifications, prior authorization update information, educational opportunities, and more to providers via email.

 

If you have questions about this form or need additional assistance, contact Provider Services at OhioMedicaidProvider@anthem.com or contact your local Provider Relations consultant.

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Pharmacy Information

 

Pharmacy benefits for enrolled members are managed through the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).

Maternal child services

 

When it comes to our pregnant members, we are committed to keeping both mom and baby healthy.

Behavioral health

 

Anthem facilitates integrated physical and behavioral health services as a vital part of health care.

Interested in becoming a provider in the Anthem network?

We look forward to working with you to provide quality service for our members.

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