BCBS TexasLow ImpactAdministrative

Change in Onboarding Process for New Providers, Effective Aug. 1, 2026

Published May 27, 2026Effective August 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

Specialties

all-specialties

Change in Onboarding Process for New Providers, Effective Aug. 1, 2026 | BCBS Texas | PolicyChanges.app