Effective October 13, 2012, Highmark will no longer accept or return 270/271, 276/277 or 278 Electronic Inquiry Transaction in a batch mode

As of October 13, 2012, the following electronic inquiry transactions will only be accepted and returned via real-time:

• 270/271: Benefit Eligibility inquiry and Response
• 276/277: Claim Status Inquiry and Response
• 278: Services Review Request and Response (authorizations)

On and after that date, Trading Partners are not able to submit electronic inquiry transactions in a batch mode.

Trading Partners can sign up for a new real-time enabled Trading Partner number by clicking here.

If you have questions about migrating to real-time, contact EDI Operations by calling, toll-free, 1-800-992-0246 or by visiting www.highmark.com/edi .