News Flash

Select State of Maryland and Washington County Public School Members Get New ID Cards

July 1, 2008

Effective July 1, 2008, CareFirst will issue new identification (ID) cards to select members of the State of Maryland and Washington County Public Schools. This change is for administrative purposes only and does not impact physician networks. The ID cards will display a new identification number and prefix. Members have been advised to use the new card immediately.

This change impacts the following members:

*State of Maryland

  • Members with PPO medical vision cards - New prefix MYY   
  • Members with BlueChoice only vision cards - New prefix MDS
            FYI:  BlueChoice medical ID cards, prefix and ID numbers have not changed and should continue to be used.
     *Note: The P.O. Box on the reverse side of all State of Maryland membership ID cards for claims submission has not changed; however, providers are encouraged to use the Kentucky P.O. Box information communicated in the Nov./Dec. 2007 issue of BlueLink available in the Providers and Physicians section of carefirst.com. If claims are submitted to the Maryland P.O. Box on the reverse side of the member's ID card, they will be routed appropriately.

Washington County Public Schools

  • Members with MPOS and EPO cards - New prefix WPG
  • Members with PPO cards - New prefix WGY
  • Members with Medicare Supplement cards - New prefix WJC

How will this change impact you?

  • Ask the member to present their new membership identification card. 
  • Beginning July 1, 2008, use the new membership identification number for all member inquiries, requests and claims submissions.
  • Use the old membership identification number for all member inquiries for dates of service prior to July 1, 2008.
  • Beginning July 1, 2008, State of Maryland PPO, BlueChoice vision and Washington County Public School vouchers will resemble NASCO vouchers. 
  • CareFirst Direct benefit information for State of Maryland and Washington County Public School members will display in the same format as other NASCO members.