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Fast, Easy, and Secure: Submit Claim Attachments Electronically

Highmark·DE, NY, PA, WV·Reimbursement
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Mar 24, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Highmark now offers electronic submission of claim attachments through Availity Essentials or EDI, eliminating the need for paper attachments. This change allows for faster processing (up to 3 weeks earlier payment) and reduces administrative costs and rejection rates.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team should transition from paper claim attachments to electronic submission through Availity Essentials or EDI trading partner. Update workflows to use electronic attachment features when submitting claims. Contact regional EDI sites for setup guidance. This will reduce processing time by up to 3 weeks and eliminate costs for paper, printing, and postage.

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