Credentialing by payer
Join the Regence BlueShield Network
Enrollments are billed 50% at the start and 50% at submission; everything else 100% at the start.
- Flat PricesNo percentage of collections
- Half Now, Half at SubmissionFor every enrollment application
- Closed Network?Your choice of a refund or a credit
- Live Status TrackingCheck any application by reference number
Regence BlueShield at a Glance
| Service area | Select counties of Washington. The Regence family of plans also serves Idaho, Oregon and Utah under their own Regence names. |
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| How to request to join | Submit the credentialing application through CAQH (DataSpring), or the Regence BlueShield Practitioner Credentialing Application (form 5333WA, with the Washington Practitioner Application) by email to regence_credentialing@regence.com or fax to (888) 335-3002. Start here |
| Portal | Availity Essentials. The Onboarding Tracker under Payer Spaces shows credentialing status; wait at least 10 business days after submitting. |
| CAQH ProView (DataSpring) | Yes. OneHealthPort's Washington reference lists CAQH as Regence's first submission option, with email or fax as alternatives. |
| Published turnaround | 33 days from receipt of a complete application, per OneHealthPort's 2024 Washington health plan reference. |
How Regence BlueShield Takes Applications
Regence credentials every provider before participation, then contracts electronically through DocuSign. The paper application asks for the person who will review and e-sign agreement documents, at least three peer references from the past two years, a DEA certificate, the face sheet of the liability policy and a current CV; a CV alone does not replace the application.
What to Watch With Regence BlueShield
If Regence finds information that does not match, you have fifteen business days to respond in writing. Dentists use Regence's dental site instead of this application. The Provider Contact Center is at 1 (800) 253-0838.
Whatever the plan, the file moves only when your CAQH (DataSpring) profile, license record and application agree. See how long credentialing takes and our CAQH profile setup service.
Questions About Regence BlueShield
How do I apply to Regence BlueShield?
Submit the credentialing application through CAQH (DataSpring), or the Regence BlueShield Practitioner Credentialing Application (form 5333WA, with the Washington Practitioner Application) by email to regence_credentialing@regence.com or fax to (888) 335-3002.
How long does Regence BlueShield credentialing take?
33 days from receipt of a complete application, per OneHealthPort's 2024 Washington health plan reference.
Does Regence BlueShield use CAQH (DataSpring)?
Yes. OneHealthPort's Washington reference lists CAQH as Regence's first submission option, with email or fax as alternatives.
What does PECS charge for a Regence BlueShield application?
$200 per application per provider, half at engagement and half at submission, including follow-up with Regence BlueShield until the effective date is set.
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Sources
- Regence: Join our provider network
- Regence BlueShield Practitioner Credentialing Application (5333WA)
- OneHealthPort: Washington health plan credentialing for the CAQH transition (V6, May 2024)
Facts checked against the sources above in October 2026; plan procedures change.