Bright Health
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Bright Health across 7 states.
Quick Overview
Timeline
45 - 90 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
7
How Bright Health Credentialing Actually Works
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No longer accepting providers
Timeline
Not published by the payer
Recredentialing
Not published by the payer
Bright Health exited the insurance business entirely: it stopped selling individual, family, and Medicare Advantage plans, sold its California Medicare business to Molina, saw its Texas subsidiary ordered into liquidation, and rebranded its remaining care delivery business as NeueHealth. Do not pursue new enrollment.
The stall to avoid: For unpaid claims from coverage that existed before the collapse, contact your state insurance department or the receivership handling the wind down. State guaranty processes may apply.
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 Bright Health
Bright Health is a health insurance plan operated by Bright Health Group, offering healthcare coverage and provider network services. They credential physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals for their managed care networks.
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
Bright Health requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org.
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Bright Health. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 45-90 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
Free Consultation
Need help enrolling with Bright Health?
Our specialists handle the entire Bright Health enrollment process: applications, follow-ups, and approvals across all 50 states.
Required Documents
Board Certification
Required if board certified; highly recommended
CV/Resume
DEA License
Required if prescribing controlled substances
Malpractice Insurance
Medical License
NPI Certificate
Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
1-844-926-4524
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Provider Services
1-844-926-4524
Claims & Billing
1-844-926-4524
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Select Your State
Choose your state for Bright Health-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Bright Health credentialing requirements by state
Bright Health enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 7 states Bright Health operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Network | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Open | Bright Health Alabama. ACA marketplace plans. Service areas include Jefferson County (Birmingham metro) and surrounding counties. Apply via Bright Health provider portal or CAQH ProView. Partners with local health systems for narrow network model. Verify current market availability — Bright Health has undergone financial restructuring. Active Alabama medical license, NPI, and malpractice insurance required. Processing: 45-90 days. |
| Arizona | Open | Bright Health Arizona. ACA marketplace and Medicare Advantage plans. Service areas include Maricopa County (Phoenix metro). Apply via Bright Health provider portal or CAQH ProView. Health system partnership model with narrow networks. Verify active plan availability — Bright Health has had financial difficulties and market exits. Active Arizona medical license, NPI, and malpractice insurance required. Processing: 45-90 days. |
| California | Open | Bright Health California. ACA marketplace plans. Service areas include select metro areas in Southern California. Apply via Bright Health provider portal or CAQH ProView. Partners with health systems for integrated narrow network model. Verify current market availability — Bright Health has undergone restructuring. Active California medical license, NPI, and malpractice insurance required. Processing: 45-90 days. |
| Colorado | Open | Bright Health Colorado. ACA marketplace plans. Service areas include Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and Front Range counties. Apply via Bright Health provider portal or CAQH ProView. Partners with Centura Health and other local health systems for narrow network model. Verify current plan availability. Active Colorado medical license, NPI, and malpractice insurance required. Processing: 45-90 days. |
| Florida | Open | Bright Health Florida. ACA marketplace and Medicare Advantage plans. Service areas include Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Hillsborough (Tampa), and Orange (Orlando) counties. Apply via Bright Health provider portal or CAQH ProView. Health system partnership model. Verify current plan availability — Bright Health has experienced financial restructuring and market exits. Active Florida medical license, NPI, and malpractice insurance required. Processing: 45-90 days. |
| Tennessee | Open | Bright Health Tennessee. ACA marketplace plans. Service areas include Davidson County (Nashville metro) and surrounding counties. Apply via Bright Health provider portal or CAQH ProView. Partners with local health systems for narrow network approach. Verify current market availability due to financial restructuring. Active Tennessee medical license, NPI, and malpractice insurance required. Processing: 45-90 days. |
| Texas | Open | Bright Health Texas. ACA marketplace and Medicare Advantage plans. Service areas include Harris (Houston), Dallas-Fort Worth, Bexar (San Antonio), and Travis (Austin) metro areas. Apply via Bright Health provider portal or CAQH ProView. Health system partnership model with narrow networks. Verify current plan availability — market presence may have changed due to financial difficulties. Active Texas medical license, DEA registration (if prescribing), NPI, and malpractice insurance required. Processing: 45-90 days. |
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 Bright Health credentialing
How long does Bright Health credentialing take?
Bright Health credentialing typically takes 45–90 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 Bright Health require CAQH?
Yes. Bright Health pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Bright Health 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 Bright Health operate in?
Bright Health has credentialing operations in 7 states. 7 of those 7 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.