- 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.
- PreAuth/Provider Portal/CFD applications will be unavailable Sat,July 18 from 8AM to 2PM and Sun, July 19 from 8AM to 2PM
How To Apply
Participation and Credentialing Requirements for Institutional/Ancillary Providers
Submit a completed Request for Information (RFI) Application and a Facility Data Sheet for each location along with all required credentialing documents, by mail or fax to:
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
10455 Mill Run Circle
Owings Mills, MD 21117-0825
Mail Stop CG-51, Fifth Floor
Attention: Institutional Contracting
Fax: (410) 505-2765
Email: institutional.credentialing@carefirst.com
- If you are a Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) provider wishing to participate in CareFirst’s network(s) call (410) 872-3515.
- If you are a Medical Specialty Pharmacy (MSP) provider wishing to participate in CareFirst’s network(s) call (410) 872-3515.