Physical Presence

Contracting providers must have a physical presence in the state of Nebraska. Physical presence means you have an office with a street address. A P.O. Box is not enough. The physical office location must be used to provide services to patients. 

Exceptions to this requirement are the following providers:

• Telehealth – Effective May 1, 2023, providers exclusively delivering telehealth services must live in the state of Nebraska, be a member of a credentialed Nebraska-based PHO or employed by a licensed or credentialed facility in Nebraska. Refer to the Telehealth policy for additional information.
• Non-Nebraska providers located in contiguous counties
• Air ambulance 
• The following facility types when they have obtained prior approval from the BCBSNE Network Oversight Committee:
  • Independent lab
  • Home medical equipment/durable medical equipment
• Specialty pharmacy