Operating Engineers Local 139 offers Medicare Advantage option

Effective January 1, 2024, Operating Engineers Local 139 retirees who are eligible for Medicare Parts A & B will be enrolled in an Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) Medicare Preferred (PPO) plan. Retirees have the freedom of receiving services from any provider as long as the provider is eligible to receive payments from Medicare. In addition, Operating Engineers Local 139 retirees will pay the same cost share for both in-network and out-of-network services. The MAPD plan offers the same hospital and medical benefits that Medicare covers and also covers additional benefits that Medicare does not, such as an annual routine physical exam, LiveHealth Online* and SilverSneakers.*

The prefix on Operating Engineers Local 139 ID cards will be WZV. The cards will also show the Operating Engineers Local 139 logo.

Providers can submit claims electronically using the electronic payer ID for the Anthem plan in their state or submit a UB-04 or CMS-1500 form to the Anthem plan in their state. Claims should not be filed with original Medicare. Contracted and non-contracted providers may call the provider services number on the back of the member ID card for benefit eligibility, prior authorization requirements, and any questions about Operating Engineers Local 139 member benefits or coverage. Detailed prior authorization requirements also are available to contracted providers by accessing the Provider Self-Service Tool at Availity.com.*