Policy UpdatesMedicaidApril 9, 2025

Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. updates

Effective on July 10, 2025, Anthem will transition to the following Carelon Medical Benefits Management Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines. This article is to communicate the plan adoption of these guidelines. Existing prior authorization requirements have not changed. In the event a prior authorization requirement for these services will be implemented, a separate notice will be distributed before the addition of any prior authorization requirements.

The following guidelines have a publish date of April 1, 2025:

  • Cardiovascular:
    • Ambulatory Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
    • Electrophysiological Studies
    • Dialysis Access Evaluations
    • Vascular Embolization and Occlusion Procedures

You may access and download a copy of the current and upcoming guidelines at https://guidelines.carelonmedicalbenefitsmanagement.com.

Please share this notice with other members of your practice and office staff.

Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. Blue Cross of California is contracted with L.A. Care Health Plan to provide Medi-Cal Managed Care services in Los Angeles County. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.

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PUBLICATIONS: May 2025 Provider Newsletter