Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
October 2024 BlueLink is Now Available
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·MD, DC·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst has published their October 2024 BlueLink newsletter containing multiple upcoming policy changes including new Medicare Advantage PPO plans, prior authorization requirements, and electronic prior authorization portal updates effective January 1, 2025.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team and office staff must access the full BlueLink newsletter at carefirst.com/bluelink to review all detailed policy changes. Key items to review include new Medicare Advantage PPO plans launching in Maryland and Washington D.C., upcoming prior authorization requirement changes, and the new CareFirst Electronic Prior Authorization Portal for CHPMD and Advantage Dual Prime members. Implement necessary workflow changes before January 1, 2025 effective date.