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Provisional Credentialing To Be Discontinued, Effective July 1, 2026
BCBS Oklahoma·OK·General
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
BCBS Oklahoma will discontinue provisional credentialing for professional providers effective July 1, 2026. All providers must complete the full credentialing process before joining networks, eliminating the previous option to begin participation after initial review while completing full credentialing.
Action Required
Before July 1, 2026: Any providers currently using provisional credentialing must complete the full BCBS Oklahoma credentialing process. Billing teams should identify any provisionally credentialed providers and ensure they begin full credentialing process well in advance. New provider applications should plan for longer credentialing timelines as provisional options will no longer be available.