August 2022

Provider Learning Opportunities

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) offers free workshops and webinars for the independently contracted providers who work with us. These trainings focus on electronic options and other helpful tools and resources. A preview of upcoming training sessions is included below. For more information, refer to our Webinars and Workshops page. Note: All times listed are Central Time (CT).

BCBSIL WEBINARS *To register now for a webinar on the list below, click on your preferred session date.*
Descriptions:	Dates:	Session Times:
Availity^® Essentials Authorizations Tool Learn how to electronically submit inpatient and outpatient prior authorization requests handled by BCBSIL.	Aug. 10, 2022 Aug. 17, 2022 Aug. 24, 2022	11 a.m. to noon
Availity Claim Status and Clinical Claim Appeals Learn how to verify detailed claim status and submit clinical claim appeals online using Availity’s Claim Status tool.	Aug. 11, 2022 Aug. 18, 2022 Aug. 25, 2022	11 a.m. to noon
Availity Remittance Viewer and Reporting On-Demand These online tools give providers and billing services a convenient way to view claim detail information from the 835 Electronic Remittance Advice (835 ERA) and the Provider Claim Summary (PCS). Attend a webinar to learn how to gain or grant access, conduct a search, view general and payer-specific information and save or print results.	Aug. 18, 2022	1 to 2 p.m.
Availity Orientation: Save Time and Go Online Join us for a review of electronic transactions, provider tools and helpful online resources.	Aug. 9, 2022 Aug. 16, 2022 Aug. 23, 2022 Aug. 30, 2022	11 a.m. to noon
Medicaid HEDIS^® 101 Training This training will cover a wide range of quality improvement topics and resources to help improve Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) rates.	Aug. 23, 2022	Noon to 1 p.m.
Monthly Provider Hot Topics Webinar Stay up to date on the latest news from BCBSIL! Engage with our Provider Network Consultants (PNCs) to learn about upcoming initiatives, program changes and updates, as well as general network announcements.	Aug. 11, 2022	10 to 11:30 a.m.
Orientation Webinars for New Commercial Providers Learn how we can best work together to improve the health of our members. Ask questions and engage with our PNCs on topics such as care coordination, third party vendors, claims, prior authorization and required provider training.	Aug. 18, 2022	10 to 11:30 a.m.
Orientation Webinars for New MMAI and/or BCCHP^SM Providers Learn how we can best work together to improve the health of our member. Ask questions and engage with our PNCs on topics such as network participation and benefits, claims, post-processing claim inquiries, supplemental resources, credentialing and contracting.	Aug. 25, 2022	10 to 11:30 a.m.

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HEDIS is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

Checking eligibility and benefits and/or obtaining prior authorization is not a guarantee of payment of benefits. Payment of benefits is subject to several factors, including, but not limited to, eligibility at the time of service, payment of premiums/contributions, amounts allowable for services, supporting medical documentation, and other terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the member’s policy certificate and/or benefits booklet and or summary plan description. Regardless of any prior authorization or benefit determination, the final decision regarding any treatment or service is between the patient and the health care provider. If you have any questions, call the number on the member's BCBSIL ID card.