Policy UpdatesBadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSI ProgramsMay 14, 2025

Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. updates

Effective on June 20, 2025, the following Carelon Medical Benefits Management Clinical Appropriateness Guideline updates will be adopted for Anthem. 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.

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

The following guideline updates have a publish date of March 23, 2025:

  • Genetic Testing:
    • Somatic Tumor Testing

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

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation. Independent licensee(s) of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.

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PUBLICATIONS: June 2025 Provider Newsletter