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The documents below are available in DocuSign® format only. As of March 17, the PDF versions of these forms are no longer available. Submitting these forms in the DocuSign format allows the Provider Credentialing & Data Management staff to continue processing your requests as our employees take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). For details on completing DocuSign forms, view this guide. When submitting DocuSign documents, please do not separately email them to Blue Cross. We automatically receive your submission from the DocuSign application. Double submissions (submitting through DocuSign and also sending an email of the completed form) could delay the processing time for your request.

Since 1996, we have been dedicated to fully credentialing providers who apply for network participation. Our credentialing program is accredited by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC). All provider information obtained during the credentialing process is considered highly confidential.

There are two options for obtaining a Blue Cross provider record. You may request network participation or just a provider record as a non-participating provider for the purpose of filing claims. Complete the correct credentialing packet below and return to Blue Cross with all required documents.

DocuSign Format
Professional Initial Credentialing Packet

Facility Initial Credentialing Packet

Receipt of an application or agreement does not guarantee acceptance into any network. The credentialing process takes up to 90 days when all required information is received. Providers will remain non-participating in our networks until their credentialing application has been approved by our Credentialing Committee

We do not back-date network participation prior to the approval date. The credentialing approval date becomes the effective date of network participation, unless a future date is requested.

Providers may appeal committee decisions using our Appeals and Terminations Guidelines.

The Credentialing Delegation Program is an extension of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s URAC-accredited credentialing program. This program allows you to expedite your credentialing experience to complete the credentialing process with fewer steps.