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New Somatus Care Management Program for Patients with CKD/ESRD
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·DC, VA · General Practice, Nephrology, Internal Medicine·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is launching a new Somatus kidney care management program for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), starting January 1, 2021. This pilot program covers 250 commercial members in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia at no additional cost to patients.
Action Required
Informational only: Be aware that CareFirst commercial patients with CKD/ESRD in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia may be enrolled in the Somatus care management program. Watch for introduction letters from Somatus in coming weeks. No immediate billing changes required.