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CMO Corner: Meet Lori Bombardier, Manager of Provider Strategy Implementation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont·VT·Newsletter
Effective date
Jul 3, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Vermont has released multiple policy updates effective at various dates, including mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) enrollment by October 1, 2026, new nutrition therapy policies effective August 1, 2026, and NDC requirements for certain services starting July 3, 2026. Key changes include elimination of paper checks, updated radiology guidelines, and new maternity care coding requirements for January 1, 2027.
Action Required
By October 1, 2026: Enroll in Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to avoid payment delays as paper checks will be eliminated. Contact PayeeHub Customer Care at (877) 882-0384 to enroll. By July 3, 2026: Update billing system to include NDC, Unit of Measure, and Quantity for specified services or claims will be denied. By August 1, 2026: Review new Medical Nutrition Therapy and Nutritional Counseling policies that replace archived policies. Complete CAA Provider Directory Validation within 30 days of receipt (quarterly) or face claim denials starting September 1, 2026.