Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeLow impact
[California] Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield, a new third-party administrator of Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem BCBS·AR·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Sep 2, 2026
Summary
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield has launched Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield, a new third-party administrator brand for national account groups effective January 1, 2026. Members with Skai-branded ID cards should be treated identically to standard Blue Cross Blue Shield members with no changes to billing, eligibility verification, or cost-sharing requirements.
Action Required
Billing team should update member communication materials and internal documentation to recognize Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield as a legitimate Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate. When processing claims or verifying eligibility for members presenting Saki-branded ID cards, treat them as standard Blue Cross Blue Shield members. No workflow changes, billing code modifications, or cost-sharing updates are required. Verify eligibility through Availity Essentials or the member's ID card phone number as usual.