Before you start
Use this guide when Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi (BCBSMS) is a required Local / Host Plan for your practice or claim-service location. Its application can establish a non-network provider number without requesting network participation. If registration is incomplete, claims can be delayed. Not sure which plan applies? First identify your required Local / Host Plan. Registration is separate from joining a network.Choose the non-network application
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Select the clinician's provider type
Open BCBSMS Provider Application. Under Choose Provider Type, select the clinician’s actual profession.
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Choose Non-network
Under Network Choice, select Non-network (for electronic claims submission and payments). Do not select BCBSMS, AHS, or both network options if you intend to remain out of network.
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Read the checklist before continuing
Review the displayed checklist and use Download PDF Version of Provider Checklist if needed. BCBSMS requires a CAQH profile for this application, including the non-network route. Complete the checklist for your actual provider type.For example, its non-network Licensed Professional Counselor checklist asks for current Mississippi licensure, an up-to-date CAQH profile with BCBSMS access, tax-ID evidence, electronic claims capability, and ACH enrollment. Other professions must follow their own checklists.
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Complete the application with your practice information
After reviewing the checklist, use CONTINUE when available. Supply the actual billing-practice and clinician information and requested documents. If you are adding clinicians to a group and the association process is unclear, ask BCBSMS for instructions before submitting.Do not guess a Thrizer clearinghouse, technical contact, or banking authorization. Ask the payer how any electronic-payment requirement applies to your non-network record. It does not enable Thrizer Pay or BCBS client direct-deposit reimbursement.