Change in Onboarding Process for New Providers, Effective Aug. 1, 2026
AI Summary
Starting August 1, 2026, new providers joining the network must submit a W-9 form with both legal name and DBA name (if applicable), plus official IRS documentation (SS-4, 147C forms, or other IRS Tax ID notification) as part of their onboarding application. Current in-network providers are not affected unless there are organizational changes.
Action Required
Before August 1, 2026: New providers must ensure W-9 forms include both legal name and Doing Business As name (if applicable) and submit required IRS documentation (SS-4, 147C, or other official Tax ID assignment notification) with onboarding applications. Current providers only need to take action if there are organizational changes like name or TIN changes - submit updated W-9 and IRS documentation via new provider onboarding application.
Plan Types
All Plans
States
TX
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