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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont·VT·Provider News
Effective date
Jul 3, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Vermont issued multiple policy updates affecting billing practices, including mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) by October 1, 2026, new NDC requirements for certain services starting July 3, 2026, and elimination of global maternity coding effective January 1, 2027.
Action Required
By October 1, 2026: Billing team must sign up for Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to replace paper checks - call (877) 882-0384 or enroll online. By July 3, 2026: Update billing system to include NDC, Unit of Measure, and Quantity for claims requiring HCPCS codes (see policy for specific services list). By January 1, 2027: Stop using global maternity codes and implement new CPT codes for maternity care. Complete CAA Provider Directory Validation within 30 days when received quarterly or claims will be denied starting September 1, 2026.