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Verify Your Directory Information Every 90 Days
Effective date
Feb 19, 2026
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Replaced. This version was replaced by Verify Your Directory Information Every 90 Days (published Nov 6, 2026).
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma now requires all providers to verify their directory information every 90 days through Availity Essentials or demographic change forms, even if no information has changed. This is a federal compliance requirement to ensure accurate provider directory data for members.
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What to do
Action · 4 steps
01Every 90 days: Practice administrators must verify directory information using Availity Essentials Provider Data Management feature or Demographic Change Form.
02Ensure office staff have current practice information including locations, phone numbers, specialty, and appointment availability.
03Update CAQH Provider Data Portal and NPI Registry when information changes.
04Use Demographic Change Form (not Availity) to remove providers from groups.
Original notice
Verify Your Directory Information Every 90 Days
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