Claims Overview
Availity Essentials
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) partners with Availity Essentials — a secure platform available at no cost for electronically submitting claims, checking claim status, and verifying eligibility or benefits.
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Claims resources
Use our claims resources to locate the information you need.
Electronic data interchange (EDI)
Use the Availity Essentials EDI gateway to exchange information such as eligibility, benefits, and claim information.
Submissions and disputes
Learn how to submit a claim, check status, or appeal a claim decision.
Reimbursement policies
Access our reimbursement terms for covered services, including definitions and a disclaimer for their use.
Provider manual
Find claim submission guidelines, pharmacy claim instructions, and claims contact information in our provider manual.
Related information
Provider tools & resources
- Log in to Availity
- Launch Digital Solutions Learning Hub Now
- Learn About Availity
- Precertification Lookup Tool
- Precertification Requirements
- Claims Overview
- Member Eligibility & Benefits Overview
- Policies, Guidelines & Manuals
- Referrals
- Forms
- Provider Training Academy
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)