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For Providers
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August 2026 |
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AUGUST SPOTLIGHT |
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Watch for Behavioral Health Provider Satisfaction Survey
You’ll be contacted by email or mail if selected to participate. The survey measures your satisfaction with us and identifies areas where we can improve.
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CLAIMS AND ELIGIBILITY |
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See Prior Authorization Changes for Some Commercial and Government Program Members
We’ve updated prior authorization requirements for some commercial and government plans to reflect new, replaced or removed codes.
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Take Note of Change in Recommended Clinical Review Request Process
Effective Aug. 15, 2026, we’re retiring the recommended clinical review request process through the Availity® Essentials Attachments tool. You may continue to submit requests online through Availity Authorizations and by fax and phone.
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CLINICAL RESOURCES |
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Encourage Routine Vaccines and Well‑Care Visits for Children and Adolescents
We track quality measures on immunizations for adolescents and preventive care visits for members ages 3 to 21. See tips to close care gaps.
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Avoid Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis and Other Viruses
With back‑to‑school season approaching, consider talking with our members about taking antibiotics only when needed. See alternatives to antibiotics and information to share.
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Discuss Preventive Care With Members
To reduce the risk of problems or catch them early, consider encouraging our members to seek preventive care, when appropriate. Review tips and preventive care guidelines.
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EDUCATION |
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Explore Learning Opportunities
We offer free training for providers who participate in our networks. View and sign up for sessions.
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NETWORK PARTICIPATION |
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Review PEAQSM Methodology Updates for 2026
The updated methodology for our Provider Efficiency, Appropriateness, & QualitySM program is now available. This methodology explains how PEAQ evaluates provider performance.
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Watch for Provider Availability and Access Survey
Your response helps ensure compliance with wait time standards for primary care, specialty and behavioral health services.
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See Reminders on Specialty Care Referral Process for MyBlue HMOSM Members
Specialty care providers who order services should have referrals from assigned in‑network primary care providers or in‑network OB‑GYNs.
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Looking for Help?
Do you know the fastest way to get a response on prior authorizations? Are you aware of the latest pharmacy drug updates, or do you have a claims question? You can find many answers on our provider website, including:
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• The latest updates
• Details about tools to streamline billing and processes
• Tips for newly contracted providers
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Contact Your Provider Relations Representative
If you have a question and can’t find an answer, our provider relations representatives are here to help. Email us or call 800‑722‑3730 and select Option 2 for network.
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PHARMACY |
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Review Pharmacy Program Quarterly Updates — Part 2
We’ve made changes to our drug lists and utilization management program. Learn about these and other pharmacy program updates.
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STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS |
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Learn About Updates to Reimbursement Policies
We regularly add and modify reimbursement policies, formerly known as clinical payment and coding policies, as part of our ongoing policy review. See which policies were updated.
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Review Active and Pending Medical Policies
Approved new or revised medical policies and their effective dates are usually posted on our website the first and 15th of each month. You can view all active and pending policies, as well as draft medical policies, and provide comments on draft policies. These policies may impact your reimbursement and your patients’ benefits.
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Contact Us
Contact information for Provider Relations Representatives and other resources is on our website.
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