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Update: Access BlueApprovRSM in Availity® Authorizations, Effective in June 2025
BCBS Texas·TX·General
Effective date
Jun 1, 2025
We identified it
Jan 12, 2026
Summary
BlueApprovR utilization management tool will be integrated into Availity Authorizations in June 2025, requiring providers to change how they submit prior authorization requests. The tool will be disabled in Availity Payer Spaces and providers must use the new Authorizations & Referrals section in Availity instead.
Action Required
By June 2025: Prior authorization staff must transition from using BlueApprovR in Availity Payer Spaces to the new Availity Authorizations tool. Access prior authorizations through Patient Registration > Authorizations & Referrals > Authorization Requests in Availity. Attend weekly training sessions to learn the new submission process (must be current Availity user to register). Continue checking eligibility and benefits before submitting requests.