Important Update – Prior Authorization for DME & Home Health Services
Beginning August 1, 2026, IHCS supports prior authorizations for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Home Health services for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina small group and individual plans, including Affordable Care Act (Marketplace) plans. This applies to members with group number prefixes 61, 62, 64 and 65. Providers are encouraged to submit requests for the listed codes to IHCS through WellSky CarePort or CarePort Provider Portals, Availity Essentials, or Parachute Health.