Overpayments

When a provider finds an overpayment on his/her remittance, the provider should deposit the check whether it is a complete or partial overpayment. The Voluntary Check Return Transmittal should be utilized to notify Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama of the overpayment. Complete the form and attach a check in the amount of the overpayment only. The Voluntary Check Return Transmittal will
save time for providers and Blue Cross by reducing the need for reissued checks. Another important benefit of utilizing the Voluntary Check Return Transmittal is that it will insure that the provider's Information Return Form 1099 for medical payments is correct. The provider’s check serves as support for deduction or reduction of revenues.

These overpayments can also be submitted online through our web page by going to www.bcbsal.com and keying these on the correct form and requesting auto deductions from future remittances.

Last Updated November 2007