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Health Information Network


Availity serves as the designated EDI Gateway providing portal and clearinghouse services for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its family of companies. 

Sign in to Availity

Availity is a multi-payer site where you can use a single user ID and password to work with Arkansas Blue Cross, Health Advantage, Blue Advantage, Octave Blue Cross and other participating payers online. Availity is compliant with all HIPAA regulations, and there is no cost for providers to register or use any of the online tools. Providers have access on Availity to check eligibility, submit claims, check status, view remittances, as well as a dedicated Payer Space that offers payer-specific application and important announcements for plan and policy updates. 

Benefits/Eligibility 

  • Arkansas Members
  • Out of State & FEP Members

Claims/Payments 

  • Claims (I/P/D) (837)
  • ERAs (835)
  • Claim Status (276/277)
  • Claims List
  • Claims Correction
  • Remittance Viewer
  • Secure File Upload

Dedicated Payer Space 

  • Providers' News and Announcements 
  • Resources
  • Helpful Links
  • Link to Overpayment Requests

Additional Features: 

  • Prior Auth/Pre-Service Review
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Enrollment
  • Fee Schedule
  • Unsolicited Attachments (275)
  • Solicited Attachments (277RFAI)

Self Service 

Availity Client Services (ACS) 

  • Eticketing: Available 24/7
  • Chat: Available throughout the day via Community Support
  • Phone: 800-AVAILITY (282-4548) available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)

You can also email the EDI Team for assistance