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October 2022 BlueLink is Now Available
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·MD, DC, VA·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst has published the October 2022 BlueLink newsletter containing multiple policy updates including new prior authorization requirements effective January 1, 2023, a new provider payment policy database, ClaimsXten edits updates, and new utilization management forms.
Action Required
By January 1, 2023: Billing team must review the full BlueLink newsletter at carefirst.com/bluelink to identify specific medications added to prior authorization lists and implement required prior authorization processes. Update billing workflows for new utilization management forms and ClaimsXten edits. Ensure provider data is attested/updated as required.