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Fully Insured Members Moving to Bridge Program
EmblemHealth·Provider News
Effective date
Aug 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth is expanding network access for several large group members through their Bridge Program, allowing patients to see providers in five different networks instead of one. All billing and payment protocols remain the same under the Bridge Program guidelines.
Action Required
By August 1, 2021: Front desk staff should verify EmblemHealth member eligibility using the Bridge Program network guidelines found on EmblemHealth's dedicated Bridge webpage. Continue following existing Bridge Program payment protocols for all affected plans.