Empire to change ID numbers for Building Service 32BJ Health Fund members

Starting January 1^st, 2021, Building Service 32BJ Health Fund Members will begin using a new 9-digit health care identification numbers (HCID). The new 9-digit member ID number begins with the letter “BJ” + (7) numeral digits (e.g. BJ1234567). 

 

New Empire BlueCross BlueShield (“Empire”) HCID numbers will be required for all Building Service 32BJ Health Fund members claims and inquiries. Provider transactions that are submit using the prior 11- digit member HCIDs to Empire’s systems of engagement (web and EDI) portals will not be recognized.

 

The new Empire ID cards for Building Service 32BJ Health Fund members with the new 9-digit HCID should not be used prior to January 1^st, 2021.

 

9-digit HCIDs will be on Empire ID Cards

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