Blue cross blue shield employment verification phone number

Office Hours
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Alexandria
Phone (group sales): (318) 448-1660
Phone (individual sales): (318) 442-8107

Physical Address:
4508 Coliseum Blvd, Suite A
Alexandria, LA 71303

Baton Rouge
Phone (group sales):(225) 295-2556
Phone (individual sales):(225) 295-2527

Physical Address:
5525 Reitz Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Houma
Phone (group sales): (985) 223-3499
Phone (individual sales): (985) 853-5965

Physical Address:
1437 St. Charles Street, Suite 135
Houma, LA 70360

Lafayette
Phone (group sales): (337) 232-7527
Phone (individual sales): (337) 231-0005

Physical Address:
5501 Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70503

Lake Charles
Phone (group sales): (337) 562-0595
Phone (individual sales): (337) 480-5315

Physical Address:
219 W. Prien Lake Road
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Monroe
Phone (group sales): (318) 323-1479
Phone (individual sales): (318) 398-4955

Physical Address
2360 Tower Drive
Suite 102
Monroe, LA 71201

New Orleans Tower
Phone: (504) 518-7364

Physical Address
1340 Poydras St., Suite 100
New Orleans, LA 70112

Shreveport
Phone (group sales): (318) 795-0573
Phone (individual sales): (318) 795-4911

Physical Address
411 Ashley Ridge Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71106

Main Content

All Employment Verification: UMMC utilizes the Equifax Work Number Service to provide employment verification services to third parties, including outside employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Click here for additional information on the Work Number service. UMMC’s employer code is 16201.  If asked to supply a “salary key" you can do so by creating an account.   Click “Login” at the top of the page.  If it is your first time accessing this service click “Register Now”.

Employment Verification Letters: Current employees who need a letter verifying their employment may request one by email. When you email, include your name, employee ID number, and list the information that you need to be included in your letter.  Your verification of employment letter will be sent to your UMMC email within 2 business days of receiving your request.

Employment Verification Forms: Employees who need employment verification completed for loan forgiveness, or financial aid programs, should scan and email their completed forms to  or fax to (601) 815-0476. The HR Service Center will complete the employer certification portion and return the form to your UMMC email within 2 business days.

Fair hiring practices

Blue Shield of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status, and abides by both Employee Rights and Pay Transparency practices. Blue Shield of California uses Electronic Employment verification.

If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position with Blue Shield of California, call RehabWest, Inc. at (760)759-7500.

Information for Verifiers

The State of Arizona uses "The Work Number" to provide automated employment and income verification for our employees.

Before you can access employment or income verification information, you must register with "The Work Number" at 1-800-996-7566. Registration is a one-time process and takes approximately 5 minutes.*

  Once you have registered, you have two options to instantly obtain employment and/or income verification information.

  • Commercial Company Verifiers

Internet:  www.theworknumber.com
Phone:  1-800-367-5690

  • Social Service Agencies (public sector organizations offering social service benefit programs)  

Internet:  www.theworknumber.com/socialservices
Phone:  1-800-660-3399

Note: verifications will be faxed to a fax number established during the registration process outlined above.

To Obtain Proof of Employment or Income Verification:

  • Contact "The Work Number" by using one of the above options
  • Follow the prompted instructions
  • Provide the following information:
    • The State of Arizona Employer Code:  10553
    • Employee’s Social Security Number provided by the employee.

* After utilizing "The Work Number", if the information you received is insufficient, you may send your verification request on letterhead by fax to the Arizona Department of Administration, (602) 542-2796, where it will be completed or redirected to the correct State Department for completion.

Employment and Income Verification Q&As

What is “The Work Number”?

"The Work Number" is an employment and income verification service provided by the TALX Corporation. The service provides online and/or phone verifications to organizations requesting employment and income information pertaining to State of Arizona employees.

Why is the State of Arizona using “The Work Number” to provide automated employment and/or income verifications?

With over 36,000 employees, the State of Arizona receives approximately 12,000 employment and/or income verification requests annually. "The Work Number" saves time by providing verifiers with immediate, convenient on-line  access to information that is accurate and secure.

"The Work Number" assures information authorized by the State of Arizona is provided. In addition, that information is presented in a consistent format with appropriate disclaimers and data explanations.

What information will be provided by "The Work Number"?

"The Work Number" provides employee name, agency, employment status, original hire date, most recent hire date, job title, hourly rate of pay, and up to three years of total annual income information. Income information includes base salary, overtime, bonus, and other pay.

Who can use "The Work Number"?

Any lending institution, government social service agency, property manager or other business that needs to verify employment and/or income of an employee is considered a verifier and may use "The Work Number".

What types of verifications will NOT be provided by "The Work Number"?

Requests for employment or income verification received directly from employees will NOT be provided through "The Work Number". Employees may obtain that information from YES or through their agency Human Resources office.

Requests for an employee’s manager’s name, job performance, or any information other than employment or income will NOT be provided through "The Work Number".

How will "The Work Number" benefit State of Arizona  employees?

Employees will receive the benefit of quick turnaround service for verifiers since "The Work Number" can be used by verifiers anytime, anywhere -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week -- online or by phone.

"The Work Number" conducts a verifier qualification process when verifiers first register to use "The Work Number" and requires the verifier to identify a legitimate purpose for each verification request.  These measures are designed to disclose employee information to verifiers with a legitimate need for the data.

What number should I give for employment verification?

The number is 1-800-EMP-AUTH (1-800-367-2884).

How do I get an employment verification call?

Greet the contact person when he gets on the line. Ask him to verify the former employee's job title, duties, attendance and ending salary. Finish your phone conversation by asking the supervisor for his overall opinion of the worker. Ask if he would rehire the person if given the opportunity.

How does Truework verify employment?

This service provides verified requesters with official 1099 and W2 transcripts directly from the IRS. For employment verifications, contractors may be able to obtain a letter from the company stating their status as a contractor. This is true for companies in the on-demand economy, such as Uber, Lyft, and Instacart.

How do I verify employment information?

Those requesting employment or salary verification may access THE WORK NUMBER® online at https://www.theworknumber.com/verifiers/ using DOL's code: 10915. You may also contact the service directly via phone at: 1-800-367-5690.