- EFT Payments Issued as Checks:CareFirst identified on or around May 10 an issue in which some providers who were set up to receive ACH/EFT payments instead received paper checks. This issue remains under active investigation. Providers do not need to take any action at this time. We are working toward resolution and will continue to share updates as more information becomes available, including expected timing.
- ERAs Reflecting Check Information Instead of ACH:CareFirst is aware of an issue in which some Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs) reflected check payment information instead of ACH/EFT details. This issue was resolved on May 29, 2026. CareFirst is currently working to reissue impacted ERAs to include the correct ACH/EFT information. Providers do not need to take any action at this time.
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Service Area Map
CareFirst, Inc. and its operating affiliates, CareFirst of Maryland, Inc.; CareFirst BlueChoice; and Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Our service area includes:
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
- The cities of Alexandria and Fairfax
- The town of Vienna
- Arlington County
- The areas of Fairfax and Prince William Counties in Virginia lying east of Route 123
