BCBS TexasMedium ImpactAdministrative
Digital Access to Prior Authorization Decision Letters via Availity® Essentials
Published June 9, 2026Effective July 18, 2026
AI Summary
Beginning July 18, 2026, providers can digitally access prior authorization and referral approval/denial letters for BCBS Texas commercial members through Availity Essentials portal. Starting September 8, 2026, approval letters will ONLY be available digitally - no longer mailed via USPS (denial letters will still be mailed).
Action Required
By July 18, 2026: Billing and prior authorization staff must set up access to Provider Correspondence Viewer in Availity Essentials portal to access BCBS Texas commercial member prior auth letters. By September 8, 2026: Must transition entirely to digital access for approval letters as USPS mailing will end. Contact Provider Education Consultants if training needed on new system.
Plan Types
Commercial
States
TX
Specialties
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