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Merchants Benefit Administration: payer ID and claims support
Merchants Benefit Administration uses payer ID IHS24. Real-time eligibility isn't available for this payer today — here's what transactions it does support, and how to reach them.
Payer ID
IHS24CommercialMerchants Benefit Administration at a glance
What billers need before running a check.
Payer ID
IHS24Real-time eligibility
Not available
Verify coverage through the payer’s portal or phone line.
Coverage
dental, medical
Commercial
Operating area
Not published
Payer website
mbaadmin.comSupported transactions
What can be exchanged electronically with Merchants Benefit Administration today.
| Transaction | Status |
|---|---|
Eligibility (270/271) Real-time benefit and coverage checks | NOT AVAILABLE |
Claim status (276/277) Where a submitted claim stands | NOT AVAILABLE |
Professional claims (837P) Physician and outpatient claims | SUPPORTED |
Institutional claims (837I) Facility claims | SUPPORTED |
Dental claims (837D) Dental claims | SUPPORTED |
Remittance (835 ERA) Electronic remittance advice | ENROLLMENT REQUIRED |
Coordination of benefits Secondary-payer routing | NOT AVAILABLE |
Claim attachments (275) Supporting documentation | NOT AVAILABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the payer ID for Merchants Benefit Administration?+–
Merchants Benefit Administration uses payer ID IHS24.
Does Merchants Benefit Administration support real-time eligibility verification?+–
Not electronically today. Coverage for Merchants Benefit Administration has to be confirmed through the payer's own portal or phone line. Claims, however, can be submitted electronically.
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