Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
[New York] Reminder: provider data attestation
Anthem BCBS·NY·Provider Bulletin
We identified it
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (New York) requires all contracted providers to verify and attest to their demographic data every 90 days using the Provider Data Management (PDM) feature in Availity Essentials. Failure to complete attestation can result in removal from the online provider directory and classification as non-compliant. This is an administrative reminder of an existing requirement, not a new policy.
Action Required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ongoing (90-day recurring cycle): All providers and facility administrators must log into https://Availity.com, navigate to My Providers > Provider Data Management, and attest to demographic data every 90 days by selecting 'Verify Directory Listing' and submitting the verified profile.
- Designate at least one administrator responsible for tracking attestation deadlines. Administrators will receive automated email reminders and notifications in the Availity Essentials Notification Center when attestation is due or overdue.
- If not yet registered for Availity Essentials: Complete registration immediately at https://Availity.com (no cost). Ensure all TINs associated with the organization are registered.
- Behavioral health providers assigned to Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. must follow Carelon's attestation process instead. CAQH-participating providers must attest through the CAQH website.
- CONSEQUENCES: Failure to complete 90-day attestation will result in non-compliance classification and removal from the online provider directory, preventing members from finding and accessing the practice through Anthem's Find Care tool. This directly impacts patient access and claims processing accuracy.