To get started with Availity Essentials, choose the option that best describes your situation.
Healthcare Provider
I am part of a physician practice, mental health provider, specialist, or non-physician provider, and I need to exchange information with health plans (i.e. benefit requests, authorizations, remittances). Still have questions? Join us for a live webinar or explore more on our training site.
Caregiver or atypical provider
I offer personal care, adult day care, taxi-services, or home modifications, and I need to exchange information with health plans (i.e. benefit requests, authorizations, remittances). Join us for a live webinar or explore more on our training site.
Billing Service
I submit claims or other transactions on behalf of one or more providers or groups, and I need to exchange information with health plans (i.e. benefit requests, authorizations, remittances). Join us for a live webinar or explore more on our training site.
Health Plan or Managed Care Organization
I work for a Health Plan or MCO and would like to start doing business with Availity.
Vendor
I am part of a software company looking to establish an EDI connection with Availity, or interested in becoming a trading partner with Availity. (Vendors include clearinghouse, EHR/EMR software, practice management systems (PMS), and similar services.)
Developer
I'm interested in writing compelling healthcare applications with Availity APIs.
Features
- Electronic transactions provides a secure platform where providers can submit ANSI, HIPAA, and HL7 transactions, as well as perform eligibility and benefit inquires, check claim status, and track remittance.
- Multi-payer portal ensures a consistent workflow for all participating health plans, which allows providers to have the same user experience.
- Standard payer content for transactions that are consistent across all health plans, as well as the opportunity to leverage Payer Spaces for branded, plan-specific content.
- Robust infrastructure allows health plans to capture, store, and access critical information without having to invest in significant technology major investments in their own storage technology.
Internet Requirements
- High speed internet connection
- Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox browsers (Availity supports the current version and the three previous versions)
- The ability to enable pop-up windows, allow JavaScript, and allow images to load automatically
- 1024 x 768 pixels or greater screen resolution
- Up-to-date antivirus software
- The latest version of Adobe® Reader, to view PDF forms