Provider Nomination to BCBSTX’s Network
Starting January 1, 2014, the network for the HSA and PPO medical plans will move from Aetna to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). Chances are your provider will be in the BCBSTX network. If your doctor is not in the BCBSTX network, you can nominate him or her to participate in the BCBSTX network by following these steps:
- Go to bcbstx.com and click on Find a Doctor from the main page to go to the Provider Finder.
- Use the “Network Type” drop-down menu and choose Blue Choice PPO.
- Select the state you live in from the drop-down menu. The correct network name for your state will appear in the “Network Type” field. If you are searching California. Washington or Idaho, you will be asked to enter the first three letters of your member ID; enter BMY to access the correct network.
- Click on Find.
- If your provider isn’t listed in the results page, click on Recommend a provider to your network under Other Options on the left side of the page.
- Complete the form and press Submit.
- BCBSTX will attempt to reach your provider. If your provider agrees to participate in the BCBSTX network, integration into the network can take up to 90 days.
- Nominating a provider does not guarantee the provider will agree to participate in the BCBSTX network.