Watch for New Edge Benefit Plan Members in 2027
Sept. 18, 2026
Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, you may see members of our new Edge benefit plans, powered by Easify℠. Edge plans are copay-only PPO plans with tiered benefits based on the providers members choose.
Check ID cards before member appointments: As with all our members, it’s important to ask to see the member ID card before all appointments, and to check eligibility and benefits. Use Availity® Essentials or a preferred vendor to check coverage and prior authorization requirements. Update your records with new member ID numbers. Edge member ID cards display the PPO network and list multiple copay options for office and specialist visits based on the member’s benefit plan. Here’s a sample ID card:
When filing claims: Be sure to include the rendering National Provider Identifier for the provider who performed the medical service or treatment.
To determine which copay to collect, sign in to Availity Essentials or your preferred vendor. Members pay no coinsurance and no deductibles for in-network covered services. Emergency services are covered at the in-network benefit level.
If you have questions, call the number on the member ID card.
Easify is a proprietary health plan design by Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company.
Availity is a trademark of Availity, LLC, a separate company that operates a health information network to provide electronic information exchange services to medical professionals. Availity provides administrative services to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. BCBSNM makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding third party vendors and the products and services they offer.
Checking eligibility and benefits and/or obtaining prior authorization is not a guarantee of payment of benefits. Payment of benefits is subject to several factors, including, but not limited to, eligibility at the time of service, payment of premiums/contributions, amounts allowable for services, supporting medical documentation, and other terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the member’s policy certificate and/or benefits booklet and or summary plan description. Regardless of any prior authorization or benefit determination, the final decision regarding any treatment or service is between the patient and their health care provider.