Forms
Here you'll find the forms most requested by members. To download the form you need, follow the links below.
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Appeal and Grievance form [PDF]
- Request an appeal if you feel we didn’t cover or pay enough for a service or drug you received.
- Request a grievance if you have a complaint against Blue Cross or your health care provider.
Authorization for release of information, designation of a personal representative, and more.
Debit Authorization Recurring Payment Authorization [PDF]
Schedule your payment to be automatically deducted from your bank account.
Deceased Member Affidavit [PDF]
A form used for claim reimbursement by the surviving spouse or next of kin of a deceased subscriber.
Direct Pay Application for a Membership Change Pay [PDF]
A form to make changes to Direct Pay after a membership change due to circumstances such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or loss of eligibility.
Documentation of Legal Representative Status for Member [PDF]
A form documenting the legal authority of an individual to act on a member’s behalf in making decisions about the member’s health care.
Member’s Request for an Accounting of Disclosures [PDF]
A form to request accounting of certain disclosures of your protected health information.
Member’s Designation of an Authorized Representative [PDF]
A form designating an individual as your authorized representative, who may discuss and receive information regarding your health care coverage provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Medicare Advantage Member's Designation of a Personal Representative [PDF]
A form for Medicare Advantage members to designate an individual as your authorized representative, who may discuss and receive information regarding your health care coverage provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Member’s Request to Amend Protected Health Information [PDF]
A form to request an amendment to Protected Health Information (PHI) that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts maintains in a designated record set.
Permission for One-Time Disclosure of Information [PDF]
A form authorizing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to send specific information to a specific individual.
Renewal Audit Package [PDF]
You and your dependents must live in Massachusetts to renew your individual health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. Use this form to show your eligibility.
Request for Access to or Copies of Protected Health Information in Designated Record Set [PDF]
A request form to inspect or obtain copies of your protected health information in the designated record set that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts maintains.
Retaining Coverage for a Disabled Adult Dependent [PDF]
A form to request coverage for a psychologically or physically disabled dependent child.
Student Certificate Affidavit [PDF]
A form that certifies that your child is a full-time student at an accredited school. This allows them to continue to be eligible for health coverage under your policy.
Student Medical Leave Affidavit Form [PDF]
This form certifies that your student dependent is on a medically necessary leave of absence from a post-secondary school.
Transgender Services [PDF]
A form detailing how to request Prior Authorization, or pre-approval, before gender affirming (transgender) services.
Enhanced Dental Benefits Enrollment Form [PDF]
Your dental coverage policy must include Enhanced Dental Benefits in order to be eligible for coverage.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core® Brochure [PDF]
An informational guide for Blue Cross members, traveling within the United States or abroad. BlueCard®’ and Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® Core ensure you have access to top doctors and hospitals and concierge-level service.
Open Enrollment Waiver Form [PDF]
If you did not purchase health insurance during open enrollment period, you may request a waiver, visit mass.gov.
Transition of Care/Continuity of Care Request Form [PDF]
This form can be used for a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts member* who is:
- - New to the plan and is receiving ongoing treatment from a provider that is not part of the Blue Cross network; or
- - Receiving ongoing treatment from a provider that has recently left the Blue Cross network; or
- - Using a tiered provider network and is receiving ongoing treatment from a provider that has moved to the highest cost-sharing tier.
*This form does not apply to Medicare HMO Blue® or Federal Employee Plan (FEP) members.
Fitness Reimbursement Form* [PDF]
A form to claim your reimbursement on qualified fitness programs or equipment.
Fitness Reimbursement Form* - Medicare Advantage only [PDF]
A form for Medicare Advantage members to claim your reimbursement on qualified fitness programs or equipment.
Fitness Reimbursement Form* (Spanish) [PDF]
A form to claim your reimbursement on qualified fitness programs or equipment.
Living Healthy Smoke-Free—Break Away from the Pack Brochure [PDF]
20 facts about smoking, reasons to quit, and smoking myths.
Weight-Loss Reimbursement Form* [PDF]
A form to claim your reimbursement on a qualified weight-loss program.
Weight-Loss Reimbursement Form* - Medicare Advantage only [PDF]
A form Medicare Advantage members to claim your reimbursement on a qualified weight-loss program.
Weight-Loss Reimbursement Form* (Spanish) [PDF]
A form to claim your reimbursement on a qualified weight-loss program.
*Reimbursements vary. Please refer to your Summary of Benefits to confirm your reimbursement amount.
When you are billed for services from a provider that does not directly submit a claim to the local Blue Cross Blue Shield plan you may submit that claim for reimbursement.
To use our paper forms, download the appropriate form by clicking the links below and follow the instructions on the form.
Dental Claim Form [PDF]
A form for submitting a dental claim with instructions on filing a claim.
EyeMed Claim Form [PDF]
A form for submitting a vision claim for Medicare subscribers who have EyeMed as their routine vision benefits administrator.
Medical Claim Form [PDF]
A form for submitting a medical claim with instructions on filing a claim.
Medex®´ Subscriber Claim Form [PDF]
A form for submitting a claim for Medex subscribers with instructions on filing a claim.
Medicare Advantage Subscriber Claim Form [PDF]
A form for submitting a claim for Medicare Advantage subscribers with instructions on filing a claim.
COVID-19 At-Home Test Reimbursement form [PDF]
Eligible members can complete the COVID-19 At-home Test Reimbursement.
International claims form for care received outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
International Claim Form [PDF]
A form for members submitting a medical claim when the care is received outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
*Medicare Advantage members please use Medicare Advantage Subscriber Claim Form above.
Prescription Reimbursement Claim Form (English) [PDF]
Prescription Reimbursement Claim Form (Spanish) [PDF]
To request reimbursement for a prescription, download, print, fill out this form, and submit it together with your receipts to the address provided in this form.
Massachusetts Standard Form for Medication Prior Authorization Requests [PDF]
Your doctor can use this form to request prior authorization or an exception to have your medication covered.
Mail Service Pharmacy Order Form [PDF]
You can use this form to fill prescriptions through the mail service pharmacy.
Reproductive Health Travel Benefit Reimbursement Form [PDF]
You may be eligible for reimbursement for certain travel expenses related to obtaining abortion services. To find out if you’re eligible, contact Member Services at 1-888-420-4501.
As a health care organization, we believe strongly that our members should have access to the care they need and want. To support our members in states where abortion access is legally restricted, we are reimbursing certain travel and lodging expenses related to abortion services (either surgical or medication-assisted). See our public statement.
Travel Benefit Reimbursement Form [PDF]
This benefit reimburses you for certain travel and lodging expenses related to obtaining covered services that are not available within 100 miles of your home. To find out if you’re eligible for this benefit, call Member Service at 1-888-420-4501.
Qualifying members will receive tax forms that serve as proof of health insurance coverage.
Form 1099-HC
We'll provide the 2020 Form 1099-HC to qualifying members who were enrolled in a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts plan at any time during the calendar year. If you qualify, you'll receive your form:
- Via mail, postmarked by January 31, 2021
- On their MyBlue account, added on January 31, 2021
To see your Form 1099-HC from the last two years, sign in to MyBlue and, click My Inbox and then Documents. Or you can click directly from here. View My Tax Form.
04-1045815 is the Federal Tax ID (FID) for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for Health Care tax filing purposes.
You won't receive a Form 1095-HC if:
- You're under 18 years old
- You have a dental and/or vision-only plan through Blue Cross
- You're enrolled in Medex®' or one of our Medicare Advantage plans
If you haven't received your 1099-HC by the first week of February, 2021, please call Member Service at the number on the front of your ID card.
Form 1095-B
We'll provide the 2020 Form 1095-B to qualifying members who were enrolled in a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts plan at any time during the calendar year. The form will be postmarked by January 31, 2021.
Your Form 1095-B states which months in 2020 you had health care coverage that meets the minimum essential coverage standards set by the federal government under the Affordable Care Act.
You won't receive a Form 1095-B if:
- You're a member of a self-funded plan
- You're a member with dental-only and/or vision-only plans through Blue Cross
- You're enrolled in Medicare Part B or one of our Medicare Advantage plans
- You're enrolled in a Health Savings Account plan
- You're enrolled in wellness programs that are part of minimum essential coverage
If you haven't received your 1095-B by the first week of February, 2021, please call Member Service at the number on the front of your ID card.
Additional Tax Forms
In addition to Form 1099-HC and Form 1095-B, there are other health care-related tax forms that you won’t receive from Blue Cross. The deadline to provide these forms to qualified members is January 31.
Form 1095-A
Form 1095-A, or the Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, is for people who have health insurance through the Massachusetts Health Connector or an ACA Marketplace plan. This form will be provided to qualified members by their plan.
If you have a health plan through the Massachusetts Health Connector and haven’t received your Form 1095-A by January 31, visit Health Care Connector
Form 1095-C
Form 1095-C is for people who receive health insurance from their employer. This form will be provided to qualified members by their employer.
If you have employer-provided health insurance and haven’t received your Form 1095-C by January 31, please contact your employer or HR department.