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Provider steps

As the provider, you have three responsibilities when participating in the BlueCard program:

- Examine the insurance ID card
- Verify eligibility and benefits
- Submit BlueCard claims electronically to the local Blue Cross plan

## BlueCard basics

See chapter 7 of the Provider [Policy and Procedure Manual](https://bluecrossmn.widen.net/content/rjlwfpvjsk/original/bcbsmn-provider-policy-and-procedure-manual.pdf "bcbsmn-provider-policy-and-procedure-manual.pdf") to learn how to identify members and prefixes and file claims.

## Healthcare debit card

This card makes it easier to collect from members.

[Learn more about healthcare debit cards](https://bluecrossmn.widen.net/content/9viawq6vtf/original/p11ga_12539399-provider_education_bluecard_debit_card.pdf "p11ga_12539399-provider_education_bluecard_debit_card.pdf")

## Glossary

Defines terms associated with the BlueCard program.

[See BlueCard glossary](https://bluecrossmn.widen.net/content/bi1wvzr4hu/original/p11ga_12539406-provider_educ_bluecard_glossary.pdf "p11ga_12539406-provider_educ_bluecard_glossary.pdf")