Behavioral Health
Carelon Behavioral Health
Credentialing and enrollment guides for Carelon Behavioral Health across 51 states.
30-60 days
CAQH Required
Re-credential every 3 yrs
Quick Overview
Timeline
30 - 60 days
CAQH
Required
Re-credentialing
Every 3 year(s)
States Available
51
How Carelon Behavioral Health Credentialing Actually Works
Verified July 2026Apply Through
Timeline
You must be approved and hold a countersigned contract before seeing members. Track status in Availity under submitted applications.
Recredentialing
Not published by the payer
CAQH ProView with Carelon authorized as a viewing organization, then an enrollment request through the Carelon payer space in Availity. A completed W-9 is required or contracting is delayed or denied.
Behavioral health routing: Carelon is Elevance Health's behavioral network, formerly Beacon Health Options. Anthem plans carve behavioral health here, and Carelon also runs Maryland Medicaid's behavioral carve out as the state ASO.
The stall to avoid: Behavioral clinicians filing with Anthem medical instead of Carelon is the top stall. Discrepancy notices require written corrections within 7 calendar days. Provider services: (800) 397-1630.
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 Carelon Behavioral Health
Carelon Behavioral Health manages behavioral health and substance abuse treatment networks for health plans and employers. They credential psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors.
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
Complete Your CAQH ProView Profile
Carelon Behavioral Health requires a current CAQH ProView profile. Create or update your profile at proview.caqh.org.
3
Submit Your Application
Submit your completed enrollment package to Carelon Behavioral Health. Select your state below for state-specific submission details.
4
Track & Follow Up
Credentialing typically takes 30-60 days. Monitor your application and respond promptly to requests for additional information.
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Required Documents
Board Certification
Required if board certified in psychiatry or behavioral health specialty
CV/Resume
DEA License
Required if prescribing controlled substances (psychiatrists, APRNs)
Malpractice Insurance
Medical License
NPI Certificate
Enrollment Forms
Carelon Behavioral Health Provider Application
Provider application for Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) network.
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Contact Information
Provider Credentialing
1-800-397-1630
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Provider Services
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Claims & Billing
1-800-397-1630
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Get Started NowAvailable States
Alaska
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District Of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
+ 36 more states below
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Choose your state for Carelon Behavioral Health-specific credentialing details including timelines, contacts, and local requirements.
Alabama
Open
Alaska
Open
Arizona
Open
Arkansas
Open
California
Open
Colorado
Open
Connecticut
Open
Delaware
Open
District Of Columbia
Open
Florida
Open
Georgia
Open
Hawaii
Open
Idaho
Open
Illinois
Open
Indiana
Open
Iowa
Open
Kansas
Open
Kentucky
Open
Louisiana
Open
Maine
Open
Maryland
Open
Massachusetts
Open
Michigan
Open
Minnesota
Open
Mississippi
Open
Missouri
Open
Montana
Open
Nebraska
Open
Nevada
Open
New Hampshire
Open
New Jersey
Open
New Mexico
Open
New York
Open
North Carolina
Open
North Dakota
Open
Ohio
Open
Oklahoma
Open
Oregon
Open
Pennsylvania
Open
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Open
South Carolina
Open
South Dakota
Open
Tennessee
Open
Texas
Open
Utah
Open
Vermont
Open
Virginia
Open
Virgin Islands
Washington
Open
West Virginia
Open
Wisconsin
Open
Wyoming
Open
Carelon Behavioral Health credentialing requirements by state
Carelon Behavioral Health enrollment is not identical everywhere. The table below lists what actually differs across the 51 states Carelon Behavioral Health operates in — network status, local plan names, portals and the state-specific conditions our credentialing team has recorded.
| State | Local plan | Network | Portal / phone | State-specific notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Alabama | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Arkansas | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Arizona | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| California | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Colorado | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health (Anthem) — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon Behavioral Health payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new individual and group enrollment requests must go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current to shorten the timeline. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license at the highest level certified by the state plus a current DEA or CDS certificate where applicable. Initial credentialing is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; providers may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, beginning about 3 months before the cycle ends. Credentialing decisions carry a 30-day written appeal window. Carelon maintains Colorado-specific provider forms and fee schedules; behavioral health for some Colorado Kaiser members routes through Carelon. |
| Connecticut | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| District Of Columbia | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Delaware | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Florida | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Georgia | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Hawaii | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Iowa | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Idaho | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Illinois | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health (Anthem) — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon Behavioral Health payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new individual and group enrollment requests must go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current to shorten the timeline. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license at the highest level certified by the state plus a current DEA or CDS certificate where applicable. Initial credentialing is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; providers may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, beginning about 3 months before the cycle ends. Credentialing decisions carry a 30-day written appeal window. |
| Indiana | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Kansas | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Kentucky | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Louisiana | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Massachusetts | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Maryland | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Maine | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Michigan | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Minnesota | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Missouri | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Mississippi | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Montana | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| North Carolina | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| North Dakota | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Nebraska | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| New Hampshire | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| New Jersey | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| New Mexico | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
|
Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Nevada | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| New York | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Ohio | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Oklahoma | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Oregon | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Pennsylvania | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Rhode Island | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| South Carolina | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| South Dakota | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Tennessee | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Texas | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Utah | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Virginia | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health (Anthem) — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon Behavioral Health payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new individual and group enrollment requests must go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current to shorten the timeline. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license at the highest level certified by the state plus a current DEA or CDS certificate where applicable. Initial credentialing is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; providers may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, beginning about 3 months before the cycle ends. Credentialing decisions carry a 30-day written appeal window. |
| Vermont | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Washington | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Wisconsin | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| West Virginia | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
| Wyoming | Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options) | Open |
Provider portal
800-397-1630
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Carelon Behavioral Health — formerly Beacon Health Options, now the behavioral health subsidiary of Elevance Health — enrolls providers through Availity Essentials (Carelon payer space, payer ID BHOVO); as of May 19, 2025 all new enrollment requests go through Availity. Carelon participates in CAQH ProView — add Carelon as an authorized organization and keep your attestation current. Credentialing requires a current unrestricted license plus a DEA or CDS certificate where applicable, and is completed within 180 days of the application attestation date; you may not see members in-network until credentialing is approved and the contract is countersigned. Recredentialing runs every 36 months, with a 30-day written appeal window for decisions. |
Compiled and maintained by the PayerReady credentialing team from payer portals and direct payer contact. Last verified June 10, 2026. Network status changes without notice — confirm before you file.
Common questions about Carelon Behavioral Health credentialing
How long does Carelon Behavioral Health credentialing take?
Carelon Behavioral Health credentialing typically takes 30–60 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 Carelon Behavioral Health require CAQH?
Yes. Carelon Behavioral Health pulls provider data from CAQH ProView, so your profile must be complete, attested and shared with Carelon Behavioral 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 Carelon Behavioral Health operate in?
Carelon Behavioral Health has credentialing operations in 51 states. 51 of those 51 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.