Past Issues

Availity, L.L.C., is an independent company formed as a joint venture between Navigy, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., and HUM-e-FL, Inc., a subsidiary of Humana, Inc. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida...

We value the important role hospitals play in the lives of our members. A broad choice of hospitals is important to them, and we recognize that the best way to serve our members is to build long-term and mutually beneficial business relationships with you. That has become a major organizational imperative.

Maintaining members’ privacy and confidential information has always been a priority at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. Since April 14, 2003, we have reinforced efforts to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-Administrative Simplification (HIPAA-AS) privacy rules.

The Physician and Provider Manual for Availity® Users has been added to our website.

Imaging service authorizations from National Imaging Associates, Inc. (NIA) will now appear on our system with an assigned Health Options authorization number within hours.

As of Oct. 1, 2003, self-administered injectable medications for Publix associates are covered under the Publix Super Markets prescription benefit administered by Advance PCS.

Want to obtain Admission Certification for a patient? Or find out what services your patient’s contract covers? The updated Telephone Directory for Physicians and Providers will help you connect to the right department the first time you call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.

Hospitals that wish to appeal a claim payment or denial are encouraged to use the Claim Appeal Form available on our website.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will administer PPO health plan benefits and medical coverage for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. beginning Jan. 1, 2004.