Watch for Behavioral Health Provider Satisfaction Survey

You’ll be contacted by email or mail if selected to participate. The survey measures your satisfaction with us and identifies areas where we can improve.

We’ll Conduct Postpayment Reviews on Medicaid Claims

Beginning Oct. 2, 2026, we’ll conduct Medicaid claim postpayment audits to correct billing inconsistencies and ensure coding accuracy and medical policy alignment.

See Prior Authorization Changes for Some Commercial and Government Program Members

We’ve updated prior authorization requirements for some commercial non‑HMO members and certain government plans to reflect new, replaced or removed codes.

Take Note of Change in Recommended Clinical Review Request Process

Effective Aug. 15, 2026, we’re retiring the recommended clinical review request process through the Availity^® Essentials Attachments tool. You may continue to submit requests online through Availity Authorizations and by fax and phone.

Encourage Routine Vaccines and Well‑Care Visits for Children and Adolescents

We track quality measures on immunizations for adolescents and preventive care visits for members ages 3 to 21. See tips to close care gaps.

Avoid Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis and Other Viruses

With back‑to‑school season approaching, consider talking with our members about taking antibiotics only when needed. See alternatives to antibiotics and information to share.

Discuss Preventive Care With Members

To reduce the risk of problems or catch them early, consider encouraging our members to seek preventive care, when appropriate. Review tips and preventive care guidelines.

Explore Learning Opportunities

We offer free webinars and workshops for providers who participate in our networks. View the schedule and sign up for training sessions.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Recommended Again for State’s Medicaid Managed Care Program

As one of six Managed Care Organizations selected for the HealthChoice Illinois contract, we’ll continue offering our Blue Cross Community Health Plans^SM to Medicaid members.

Talk With Members About Access to Contraceptive Care

We track U.S. Department of Health and Human Services quality measures on contraceptive care for members with BCCHP^SM. Learn what data is measured.

Review PEAQ^SM Methodology Updates for 2026

The updated methodology for our Provider Efficiency, Appropriateness, & Quality^SM program is now available. This methodology explains how PEAQ evaluates provider performance.

Review Pharmacy Program Quarterly Updates – Part 2

We’ve made changes to our drug lists and utilization management program. Learn about these and other pharmacy program updates.

Learn About Updates to Reimbursement Policies

We regularly add and modify reimbursement policies, formerly known as clinical payment and coding policies, as part of our ongoing policy review. See which policies were updated.

Review Active and Pending Medical Policies

Approved new or revised medical policies and their effective dates are usually posted on our website the first and 15th of each month. You can view all active and pending policies, as well as draft medical policies, and provide comments on draft policies. These policies may impact your reimbursement and your patients’ benefits.