Remind Blue High Performance Network® Members To See In-Network Providers
Sept. 10, 2026
BlueHPN® is a national network of providers and hospitals for employer groups. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma leveraged its existing Blue Preferred PPO℠ network to build its BlueHPN EPO network. BlueHPN members only have coverage when receiving care from in-network BlueHPN providers contracted with BCBSOK or other Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, except in emergency situations.
What this means for you: BlueHPN members don’t need to choose a primary care physician or get referrals for in-network specialists. However, when recommending specialists or other providers to BlueHPN members, you can help ensure they receive their full benefits and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs by reminding them to see in-network BlueHPN providers. Check our online provider directory to find other in-network BlueHPN providers.
Emergent and urgent care: BlueHPN members have out-of-network coverage only for emergent care within BlueHPN geographic areas, and for urgent and emergent care outside of BlueHPN areas.
To identify BlueHPN members: Look for the Blue High-Performance Network name on the front of the member ID card.
If a provider or facility participates in the Blue Preferred (EPP) PPO network, they are considered in-network for BlueHPN as well.
Before rendering care and services, always check eligibility and benefits first via Availity® Essentials or your preferred web vendor. In addition to verifying membership, coverage status and other important details, this step provides information on prior authorization requirements, if applicable.
When filing claims: BlueHPN follows the same claims filing procedures as our BlueCard® Program. Include the three-character member ID prefix and submit local and out-of-area member claims to BCBSOK as you typically would. Learn more about claim tips.
Regardless of benefits, the final decision about any service or treatment is between the member and their health care provider.
Checking eligibility and/or benefit information and/or obtaining prior authorization is not a guarantee of payment. Benefits will be determined once a claim is received and will be based upon, among other things, the member’s eligibility and the terms of the member’s certificate of coverage, including, but not limited to, exclusions and limitations applicable on the date services were rendered. If you have any questions, call the number on the member's ID card.
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