CommercialAugust 1, 2021
August 2021 Anthem Blue Cross Provider News - California
Administrative
CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Member grievance and appeals attestation requirementParticipating providers are required to acknowledge (annually) that Member Grievance and Appeals forms, a description of grievance procedures, and assistance in filing grievances are readily available at each contracted provider location(s).
CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Telehealth visits can impact after-hospitalization follow-up care for mental illnessReductions in missed appointments are significant.
CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Clearing up-coding confusion for retinal eye exams (DRE)CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Register now for our August CME webinars!CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Schedule appointments online through AvailityPolicy Updates
CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Reimbursement policy update: Claims requiring additional documentation (facility)Products & Programs
CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Specialty dose rounding program for certain oncology medicationsCommercialAugust 1, 2021
Specialty dose rounding program for certain non-oncology medications beginning August 1, 2021CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Anthem Blue Cross to update formulary lists for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit, October 1, 2021CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Immune globulin adjusted body weight dosing program beginning August 1, 2021CommercialAugust 1, 2021
Pharmacy information available on anthem.com/caState & Federal
Medicare AdvantageAugust 1, 2021
Preventing claims denials: Shingles vaccineKnow best: Shingles vaccinations are a Medicare Part D benefit whether administered in your office or in the pharmacy.
Medicare AdvantageAugust 1, 2021
Prior authorization requirement changes effective October 1, 2021 – UM AROW 1907Medicare AdvantageAugust 1, 2021
Infliximab Step Therapy – effective July 15, 2021To view this publication online:
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