How do I change my name with Excellus BCBS?

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How to change your name with Excellus BCBS

Married or divorced and updating your accounts? Here's how Excellus BCBS takes a name change, from its own help page.

HowThrough HR, by mail or fax or by phone

By mailYes, a letter works

Excellus BCBS's steps

Plans through work: change your name through your employer. Plans you bought yourself: use the Individual & Family Change Form. Marketplace plans: update at NY State of Health. Questions: call the number on your card.

Open Excellus BCBS's page

Have these ready

A copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order (most companies ask for one).
Your updated driver's license or ID, if you have it. Social Security comes first, then the DMV.
Your account number, and the name the account is in now.

Let Sasha handle the letters

Sasha writes and signs your name change letter for Excellus BCBS and every other company on your list, with your certificate attached. It can even print and mail it to Excellus BCBS for you: no printer, no stamps. It also keeps track of who's done. The checklist is free.

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Checked against Excellus BCBS's own page in October 2026. Companies change their process; confirm on their site or by phone before you send anything. Sasha isn't affiliated with Excellus BCBS.