How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Press 1, then 0# each time it asks for an account number and you will be transferred
Below are some clips we've found from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS)'s phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
They may ask you to enter information with the dial pad
"Welcome to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi customer support center.
Your call may be monitored or recorded for quality purposes.
To ensure we optimize your experience and serve you efficiently, please listen carefully to the following options.
If you remember, press one. If you are an employer, press two.
Only the digits of your ID number.
Followed by the pound key. If you do not have this information available at this time, just enter the pound key."
Excerpt from a call with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS)
Friday, January 5, 2024 4:50 PM
The first phone menu
"Welcome to Blue Cross.
Customer support. Your call may be recorded for quality purposes.
To ensure we optimize your experience and serve you efficient, please listen carefully to the following options.
If you remember, press one.
If you are an employer, press two.
To inquire about a recently submitted application for individual coverage, or to apply for individual coverage, press three.
If you are a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi certified agent, press four."
Excerpt from a call with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS)
Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:35 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) operates the call center for this 800-942-0278 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Friday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 102 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) is Sunday.The most busy day to call is Tuesday, which averages 314% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 102 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Tuesday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Thursday.
The best time to call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS)
In summation, the best day to call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) is Friday.
Why Customers Call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS)
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS), we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) is a leading healthcare insurance provider in Mississippi. As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, we offer a range of comprehensive health insurance plans to individuals, families, and businesses. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our members by providing them with access to quality healthcare services. We have a vast network of healthcare providers and hospitals across the state, ensuring that our members have convenient access to medical care. In addition to medical coverage, we also offer dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our members and safeguard their health and financial security.
Click the link above to get answers to just about any Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS), and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Requesting new insurance card: "I ain't never had no card. Can y'all mail me a card out?"
- From a call lasting 13m 17s , Jan 5, 2024 4:50 PM
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS)'s best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) agent. This phone number is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS)'s best phone number because 1,824 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-942-0278 include Get insurance, Make/Chase a claim, Coverage question, Overcharge/Strange charge, Renew coverage and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone. In total, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) has 2 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of (MS) representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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