Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas pursues contract with Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and CHIP Perinatal Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Programs to provide health care services to uninsured children (ages 0 – 18) throughout 170 counties in Texas……..

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has mailed a letter of intent to over 66,000 physicians, facilities and other health care providers in Texas for a non-binding commitment to participate in a proposed network for the existing Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and CHIP Perinatal Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Programs.

In order to be successful in these efforts, BCBSTX must demonstrate a high-quality, cost-effective network of participating providers. We would like you to participate in our proposed CHIP and CHIP Perinatal EPO Programs. A contract amendment to your current PPO/POS Managed Care Agreement with BCBSTX will be formalized if BCBSTX is awarded the contract by HHSC.

Please acknowledge your intent to participate by signing the enclosed non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) and returning it via fax to (877) 726-4399 by Friday, August 29, 2008.

If you have questions, please contact your local Professional or Facility Provider Network Representative. To find a listing of these Network Management office locations and phone numbers, click on the Frequently Asked Questions link below.

Your letter of intent should arrive in the mail soon. Please sign it and fax it back to the number listed above. To view a sample of the cover letter and letter of intent, click on the applicable link(s) below

We look forward to receiving your letter of intent and appreciate the important role that you play in helping BCBSTX serve Texans.

View Cover Letter 

View Letter of Intent 

View Frequently Asked Questions 

posted 8/15/08