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June 2025 BlueLink is Now Available
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Provider News
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst has published their June 2025 BlueLink newsletter containing multiple policy updates including new Level of Care reviews for intermediate and intensive care effective July 1, 2025, electronic prior authorization entry for specific member types, and reminders about genetic testing prior authorization requirements.
Action Required
By July 1, 2025: Review the complete BlueLink newsletter at carefirst.com/bluelink for detailed policy changes. Billing team must prepare for new Level of Care review requirements for intermediate and intensive care services. Providers must continue obtaining prior authorization for genetic testing as reminded. Staff should add email addresses to provider files and prepare for electronic prior authorization entry for CareFirst CHPMD and Advantage DualPrime members.