- 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.
- Billing NPI Reminder:The billing NPI submitted on claims must match the billing NPI on file with CareFirst,NPPES and for CareFirst CHPMD providers, ePREP and, beginning 10/13/2026,MPRIME.If your billing NPI is not enrolled with CareFirst, please go to:Adding a New Billing NPI
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