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Hawaii Medical Service Association

Credentialing and enrollment guides for Hawaii Medical Service Association across 1 states.

60-120 days Re-credential every 3 yrs

Quick Overview

Timeline

60 - 120 days

CAQH

Not Required

Re-credentialing

Every 3 year(s)

States Available

1

How Hawaii Medical Service Association Credentialing Actually Works

Verified July 2026

Apply Through

Availity plus CAQH (verify the plan's own intake form)

Timeline

Not published by the payer

Recredentialing

Most Blues recredential on a three year cycle

This is an independent Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee: there is no national BCBS credentialing, and each of the 33 licensees runs its own process. Like most independent Blues, it works from your CAQH ProView data with Availity as the portal gateway. Check the plan's own provider enrollment page for its specific intake form before starting.

The stall to avoid: The classic Blues mistake is assuming participation in one state's Blue carries to another: it never does. Each licensee credential runs separately, and your service address decides which Blue owns your application.

From PayerReady's payer enrollment research, built from the payer's own provider manuals and enrollment pages. Payer processes change; when a fact is not published by the payer, we say so rather than guess.

About Hawaii Medical Service Association

Hawaii Medical Service Association is a Blue Cross Blue Shield licensed plan serving members in Hawaii Medical Service Association. They offer commercial, Medicare Supplement, and individual marketplace health plans with provider credentialing for physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.

How to Get Credentialed

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and board certifications.

2

Prepare Your Application

Complete Hawaii Medical Service Association's provider enrollment application with all required information and supporting documentation.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to Hawaii Medical Service Association. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 60-120 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

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Required Documents

Board Certification

Required if board certified; highly recommended

CV/Resume

DEA License

Required if prescribing controlled substances

Malpractice Insurance

Medical Degree

Medical License

NPI Certificate

Professional Reference

Contact Information

Provider Credentialing

(866) 939-6013

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Provider Services

(866) 939-6013

Claims & Billing

(866) 939-6013

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Choose your state for Hawaii Medical Service Association-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.

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Hawaii Medical Service Association credentialing requirements by state

Hawaii Medical Service Association enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 1 state Hawaii Medical Service Association operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.

Hawaii Medical Service Association credentialing requirements by state
State Network Timeline Portal / phone State-specific notes
Hawaii Open 60–120 days Provider portal
(866) 939-6013
Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), the BCBS licensee for Hawaii. May not use CAQH ProView; HMSA uses Verisys for primary source verification. Providers should apply directly through HMSA's provider enrollment portal. Typical processing timeline: 60-90 days. Requires active Hawaii medical license from the Hawaii Medical Board. DEA registration required. Board certification required for specialists. Hawaii's Prepaid Health Care Act creates unique insurance requirements in the state. Delegated credentialing available through select groups. HMSA covers approximately 50% of Hawaii residents. Re-credentialing every 3 years.

Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified March 22, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.

Common questions about Hawaii Medical Service Association credentialing

How long does Hawaii Medical Service Association credentialing take?

Hawaii Medical Service Association credentialing typically takes 60–120 days from a complete submission to an approved effective date. Incomplete applications are the main cause of delay: a missing document or an unattested CAQH profile restarts the clock rather than pausing it.

Does Hawaii Medical Service Association require CAQH?

No. Hawaii Medical Service Association does not enroll through CAQH ProView, so credentialing data is submitted directly on Hawaii Medical Service Association's own application instead. You still need the same underlying documents — license, DEA where applicable, malpractice coverage and work history.

Which states does Hawaii Medical Service Association operate in?

Hawaii Medical Service Association has credentialing operations in 1 state. 1 of those 1 currently show an open panel. Requirements are not uniform: local plan names, provider portals and state-specific conditions differ, which is what the state-by-state table above records.

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