Jan. 14, 2016

New Guide Outlines Member ID Card Basics

As an independently contracted BCBSOK provider, you may render services to BCBSOK members, as well as other Blue Plan members who travel or live in Oklahoma. With the growing number of available products, plans and corresponding networks, it is increasingly important to ask for each member’s current ID card at every visit, along with a photo ID, prior to checking eligibility and benefits.

For an overview of key elements to watch for, along with guidance on how to interpret and use this information, please refer to our new Quick Guide to Blue Cross and Blue Shield Member ID Cards. This handy reference is available in the Network Participation/BlueCard®/Related Links section of our website at bcbsok.com/provider.

Member ID cards are for identification purposes only and do not guarantee eligibility, benefits or payment of claims.

Checking eligibility and/or benefit information is not a guarantee of payment. Benefits will be determined once a claim is received and will be based upon, among other things, the member’s eligibility and the terms of the member’s certificate of coverage applicable on the date services were rendered. If you have any questions, please call the number on the back of the member’s ID card.