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Reminder: How to check the status of prior authorization requests to share with your patients
BCBS Michigan·MI·Prior Authorization
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Jun 16, 2026
Summary
BCBS Michigan issued a reminder about how providers can check prior authorization request status for patients through their provider portal. This is procedural guidance, not a policy change, explaining the existing process of logging into availity.com and navigating to BCBSM applications.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is informational guidance for staff who need to check prior authorization status for patients. Billing and front desk staff should bookmark the process: log into availity.com, click Payer Spaces, select BCBSM/BCN logo, then click the applicable authorization application tile.