The Bureau
of Early Intervention (BEI) and Public Consulting Group (PCG), the State Fiscal
Agent, would like to announce that Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Empire) has
agreed to treat EI Providers as in-network for all EI services provided under New
York State Regulated plans.
EI Providers,
who may serve Empire children, should receive by mail a Letter of Agreement
from Empire shortly. In order to be treated as an in-network provider for EI
services by Empire, providers will need to sign this agreement and return it to
Empire as soon as possible. Please fax the signed agreement to 1-877-718-7153
or mail it to:
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
3 Huntington Quadrangle
Provider Solutions – Mail Drop 3-4
Melville, NY 11747
Tel: (800) 552-6630
If you have any questions on this
“Letter of Agreement,” please call (800) 552-6630 and follow the steps below:
- Select Option 1: Medical Providers
- Enter your NPI Number
- Select Option 4: Provider Updates and
Other Information
- Select Option 1: Participation and
Credentialing Information
- Enter the zip code of the business
address
- Call the number given to you and
follow any instructions you receive so you may communicate with the provider
relations coordinator in your service area
EI Providers that complete and return
the agreement will be treated as in-network providers ONLY for the EI services
they provide.
Providers that wish to become in-network with Empire for other lines of
business (non-EI services) should follow Empire’s standard rules for becoming
in-network.
If you are
already in-network with Empire, please disregard this notice as no further action
is required on your part.