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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Provider Credentialing Manual
The manual describes BCBSIL’s credentialing process, which reviews the professional qualifications of physicians and other providers to ensure they meet state, NCQA, and CMS standards. It outlines the types of providers that must be credentialed and the timelines for initial credentialing and recredentialing.
Providers must register with CAQH ProView, obtain a CAQH Provider ID, and complete an online application that authorizes BCBSIL to access their data. The document details the steps for completing the application, the required supporting documents, and the schedule for credentialing cycles, including initial credentialing, recredentialing every three years, and the specific time frames for data collection and notification.
Covers: Overview · Network Eligible Providers · Credentialing Process · CAQH ProView Registration · Completing the Application Process · Credentialing Cycle/Time Frames
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Provider Credentialing Manual
Other 8 pages · 289 KB · ENThe BCBSIL Provider Manual explains credentialing standards, CAQH ProView registration, and recredentialing cycles for network participation.
Questions answered in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois manuals
How can providers register with CAQH ProView?
Providers must self‑register at https://proview.caqh.org and receive a CAQH Provider ID.
From: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Provider Credentialing Manual
How often must providers be recredentialed?
Providers are recredentialed every three years.
From: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Provider Credentialing Manual