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Mar 27, 2020

Information from Anthem for Care Providers About COVID-19 (Updated March 27, 2020)

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Mar 25, 2020

Updated COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid Information

For the latest COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid information, please check Medicaid Provider News & Announcements and Important Medicare Advantage Updates .

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Title	Publication	Category	Date
Information from Anthem for Care Providers About COVID-19 (Updated March 27, 2020) *Please bookmark/add to favorites Provider News Home for the latest information about COVID-19.	Information from Anthem for Care Providers About COVID-19 - California	Administrative	Mar 27, 2020
Updated COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid Information For the latest COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid information, please check Medicaid Provider News & Announcements and Important Medicare Advantage Updates .	N/A	State & Federal	Mar 25, 2020
Anthem acquires Beacon Health Options	N/A	Administrative	Mar 2, 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
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
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
Reimbursement Policy Update: Split-Care Surgical Modifiers, effective May 1, 2020	February 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Feb 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
Important Reminder: Member grievance process and forms must be made available upon request at provider offices	January 8, 2020: Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 8, 2020
A note from our Medical Director – J. Moussai, M.D.	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Jan 1, 2020
Contract compliance with accessibility standards for Emergency Care instructions After Hours Care	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Jan 1, 2020
Reminder: Company requires National Drug Code for professional and facility outpatient claims effective January 1, 2020	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Upcoming retirement planned for legacy Medical Attachment submission tool	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
An exclusive invitation for providers to subscribe to the Anthem Marketplace for Workers’ Compensation Join the movement today!	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Let us help you accomplish your 2020 “To do List” early – EDI migration	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
The New Year brings new ID cards for many Anthem Blue Cross members	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Receive and respond to post pay audit medical record requests via Availity beginning February 10, 2020	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
New Musculoskeletal and Pain Management Solution – effective for select National ASO accounts January 1, 2020	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Contracted provider claim escalation process	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Provider Education seminars, webinars, workshops and more!	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross provider directory and provider data updates	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Easily update provider demographics with the online Provider Maintenance Form	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Stay “in the know” at no charge!	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
Network leasing arrangements	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Administrative	Jan 1, 2020
2020 FEP® Benefit information available online	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Federal Employee Plan (FEP)	Jan 1, 2020
Introducing two new Medicare Advantage special needs plans for 2020	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Medicare Advantage Group Retiree PPO plans and National Access Plus FAQ	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Reminder: Medicare claims for secondary payer must be submitted after the 30-day Medicare remittance period	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Reminder to Medicare Advantage providers	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
City of Marietta offers Medicare Advantage option	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
City of San Jose, California moves to Medicare Advantage plan under Anthem Blue Cross	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Help protect your patients by providing medical ID protection – best practices	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
California 2020 Medicare Advantage plan changes	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Prior authorization requirements for E0784, K0553 and K0554	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Healthcare Quality Patient Assessment form and Patient Assessment form	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Medicare preferred continuous glucose monitors	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Pharmacy benefit manager change to IngenioRx	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Medical policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medicare	Jan 1, 2020
Coding spotlight – provider’s guide to coding respiratory diseases	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
California Smokers’ Helpline launches dedicated quit Vaping line!	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
2020 Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis code update	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management guidelines update	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
Verifying and updating your provider information	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
Improving the patient experience	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Medi-Cal Managed Care	Jan 1, 2020
Reminder to Anthem Blue Cross Cal MediConnect plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) providers	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jan 1, 2020
Pharmacy benefit manager changes to IngenioRx	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jan 1, 2020
Help protect your patients by providing medical ID protection – best practices	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jan 1, 2020
Medical drug benefit Clinical Criteria updates	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jan 1, 2020
Medical Policies and Clinical Utilization Management Guidelines update	January 2020 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Cal MediConnect	Jan 1, 2020
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/ca	December 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Pharmacy	Dec 1, 2019
Coding tip for Psychological and Neuropsychological testing	December 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2019
Anthem Blue Cross’ Language Assistance Program: No interpreter? No problem!	December 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2019
Behavioral Health providers serve Individual plans on and off exchange for 2020	December 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2019
Contracted provider dispute resolution	December 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2019
Network Relations teams aren’t the same – where to go with questions	December 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2019
Commercial Behavioral Health provider data updates	December 2019 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California	Behavioral Health	Dec 1, 2019

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