Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana across 1 states.
Quick Overview
Timeline
45 - 45 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
1
How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Credentialing Actually Works
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Provider Onboarding Form
Timeline
Not published by the payer
Recredentialing
Every three years
This plan is run by HCSC, one company operating the Blues of Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Montana on the same flow: fill out the online Provider Onboarding Form, pass the eligibility check, receive the emailed contract, then credentialing runs from your CAQH authorization. Track with the Case Status Checker using the case number from your confirmation email.
Behavioral health routing: Behavioral health care management is integrated with the medical program. The trap is HMO members: their behavioral services are managed by the member's medical group or IPA, so HMO network access means contracting with a participating group, not HCSC directly.
The stall to avoid: Keep the case number from the confirmation email: the Case Status Checker is the only self service status view.
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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is a Blue Cross Blue Shield licensed plan serving members in Montana. They offer commercial, Medicare Supplement, and individual marketplace health plans with provider credentialing for physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals.
How to Get Credentialed
Gather Required Documents
Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and board certifications.
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 45-45 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
Enrollment Forms
CAQH ProView
Universal credentialing application used by most commercial and BCBS payers.
Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
406-437-6100
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provider Services
406-437-6100
Claims & Billing
406-437-6100
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Choose your state for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana credentialing requirements by state
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 1 state Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Network | Timeline | Portal / phone | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | Open | 45–45 days |
Provider portal
406-437-6100
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (HCSC subsidiary). Uses CAQH ProView for credentialing. IMPORTANT: BCBS Montana enforces a STRICT 45-day deadline for returning credentialing paperwork. Failure to return completed application within 45 days may result in termination of the application and the provider must restart the process. Typical processing timeline: 60-90 days after receipt of complete application. Requires active Montana medical license from the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. DEA registration required. Board certification required for specialists. HCSC subsidiary — part of the same parent as BCBS IL, TX, OK, and NM. Delegated credentialing may be available through select groups. 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana credentialing
How long does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana credentialing take?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana credentialing typically takes 45–45 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana require CAQH?
Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana before the application can move. CAQH re-attestation runs on a 120-day cycle, and a lapsed attestation stalls both new enrollments and recredentialing.
Which states does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana operate in?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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.