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Verify Your Directory Information Every 90 Days
Effective date
Feb 19, 2026
Identified
Jun 13, 2026
Replaced. This version was replaced by Verify Your Directory Information Every 90 Days (published Nov 6, 2026).
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas now requires all providers to verify their directory information every 90 days, even if nothing has changed. This includes name, address, phone, specialty and digital contact information and can be done through Availity Essentials or demographic change forms.
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What to do
Action · 2 steps
01Every 90 days: Practice administrators must verify directory information (name, address, phone, specialty, digital contact) using either Provider Data Management in Availity Essentials or the Demographic Change Form.
02Ensure office staff have current information that matches what's provided to BCBSTX to help members access services.
Original notice
Verify Your Directory Information Every 90 Days
bcbstx.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
Related changes
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