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Title	Publication	Category	Date
Reimbursement policy update: unlisted, unspecified or miscellaneous codes Policy 06-004, effective 08/01/20	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2020
New behavioral health Medicare Advantage individual and group retiree solutions provider fax	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2020
Multi-dose packaging	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	May 1, 2020
Reimbursement policy update: Unlisted, unspecified or miscellaneous codes Policy 06-004, effective 08/01/20	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2020
Health education and cultural & linguistics update	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2020
Tobacco cessation requirements update	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2020
Electronic stay healthy assessment tool update	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2020
Diabetes prevention program	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	May 1, 2020
Reimbursement policy update: Unlisted, unspecified or miscellaneous codes Policy 06-004, effective 08/01/20	May 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	May 1, 2020
Webinar recording now available for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 (Updated May 1, 2020) Anthem hosted a provider webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. Access the webinar recording using the password “health” to learn more about federal financial relief for providers.	COVID-19 Information	Administrative	May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Guidance for telehealth (audio + video) and telephonic-only care for Behavioral Health services (Updated April 17, 2020) We’ve updated FAQs with additional details about how behavioral health providers can utilize and be compensated for telehealth (audio + video) and telephonic-only care with their patients.	COVID-19 Information	Administrative	Apr 17, 2020
Federal Resources Available for Care Providers and Employers in the Federal CARES Act During the COVID-19 crisis, care providers are working to keep the country running while navigating the financial impact it is having on them. To help care providers navigate the resources available to them Anthem Blue Cross has compiled information on programs we have learned about that could provide additional financial relief during this crisis.	COVID-19 Information	Administrative	Apr 15, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross to delay most April 1, 2020, formulary list updates for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Apr 1, 2020
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Apr 1, 2020
Delay of Applied Behavior Analysis rates change	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Apr 1, 2020
Information from Anthem for Care Providers about COVID-19 Bookmark Provider News Home for the latest information for Care Providers about COVID-19.	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Anthem acquires Beacon Health Options	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Provider transparency update	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross cost transparency	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Join today! Subscribe to the Anthem Marketplace for Workers’ Compensation	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Member grievance process and forms must be made available upon request at provider offices	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Patient360 Enhancement for medical providers	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross continues focus on updates to our public provider website	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Contracted provider claim escalation process	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Stay “in the know” at no charge!	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Apr 1, 2020
HEDIS 2020 Federal Employee Program medical record request requirements	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Apr 1, 2020
New MA Opioid Treatment Program benefit	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2020
Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements: new 2020 codes for coverage and precertification	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2020
2020 Medicare risk adjustment provider trainings	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates for November 2019	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates for December 2019	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Apr 1, 2020
COVID-19 Virus Talking Points	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Coding tip for psychological and neuropsychological testing	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates for November 2019	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates for December 2019	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Disease Management can help you care for patients with chronic health care needs	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Multiple and bilateral surgery, professional and facility reimbursement policy update *Policy 06-010, effective 05/01/20, revised 03/01/20*	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Use of imaging studies for Low back Pain (LBP)	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
New specialty pharmacy medical injectable step therapy requirements	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
New specialty pharmacy medical step therapy requirements	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Access to care standards	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements: new 2020 codes for coverage and precertification	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Apr 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements: new 2020 codes for coverage and precertification	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Apr 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit clinical criteria updates for November 2019	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Apr 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit clinical criteria updates for December 2019	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Apr 1, 2020
Medical policies and clinical utilization management guidelines update	April 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Apr 1, 2020
Updated COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid Information For the latest COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid information, please check Medicaid Provider News COVID-19 and Medicare Advantage Provider News Archives.	COVID-19 Information	State & Federal	Mar 25, 2020
Anthem acquires Beacon Health Options	N/A	Administrative	Mar 2, 2020
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Mar 1, 2020
Continuity of Care/Transition of Care Program	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Mar 1, 2020
The Anthem Blue Cross Woodland Hills office has relocated	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Commercial Risk Adjustment Program update: Medical chart collection for ACA members due March 31, 2020	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
New enhancements with Provider News	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Timely Access Regulations and Language Assistance Program	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Stay “in the know” at no charge!	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Important coding reminder for Walk-in-Retail health clinics	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	Mar 1, 2020
Modifier use reminders	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Reimbursement Policies	Mar 1, 2020
Benefits update for Special Supplemental Benefits for the chronically ill	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for CardioMEMs	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2020
California’s Valued Trust offers a Medicare Advantage option	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2020
Personal Home Helper benefit	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2020
Nonpreferred products and corresponding preferred alternatives	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2020
Reminder: Mid-level practitioners are required to file using their NPI	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2020
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association mandate about Medicare Advantage care management and provider engagement (APM ID 0037943)	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Mar 1, 2020
Antibiotic dispensing guidelines	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2020
Coding spotlight: HIV and AIDS	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2020
Reminder: Mid-level practitioners are required to file using their NPI	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2020
Bright Heart Health medication-assisted treatment program	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2020
Restoration of optional benefits	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Mar 1, 2020
Reminder: Mid-level practitioners are required to file using their NPI	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Mar 1, 2020
Individual plans on and off exchange for 2020	March 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Mar 1, 2020
Update: New AIM Rehabilitative Program remains delayed	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
An exclusive invitation for Anthem providers to subscribe to the Anthem Marketplace for Workers' Compensation	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
Anthem supports new initiative to tackle issue of teen depression and suicide	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
SOAP Notes/Health Assessments for 2019 calendar year are due February 15th	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Feb 1, 2020
Reimbursement Policy Update – Modifier 62: Co-Surgeons, effective May 1, 2020	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
New CMS requirement: Hospitals must use Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
Electric Boat offers Medicare Advantage options	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
2020 Medicare risk adjustment provider trainings	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
Introducing two new Medicare Advantage special needs plans for 2020	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
Professional and Facility Reimbursement Policy Update: Multiple and Bilateral Surgery	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
New Medicare Advantage special needs plans	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Feb 1, 2020
New specialty pharmacy network	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Feb 1, 2020
Professional and Facility Reimbursement Policy Update: Multiple and Bilateral Surgery	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Feb 1, 2020
Regulatory updates	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Feb 1, 2020
Resources to support your diverse patient panel	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Feb 1, 2020
Professional and Facility Reimbursement Policy Update: Multiple and Bilateral Surgery	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Feb 1, 2020

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