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Reminder: Regularly review your organization’s access permissions in Availity Essentials

BCBS Michigan·MI·Provider News
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reminds providers to regularly review and update access permissions in Availity Essentials at least every three months to protect patient health information. Administrators should remove access for former employees and vendors, and can manage permissions for specific tools like e-referral and provider enrollment.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team administrators should review all user access permissions in Availity Essentials system. Remove access for any former employees or vendors who no longer need system access. Review permissions for current users to ensure they only have access to necessary tools. Schedule recurring quarterly reviews (every 3 months) to maintain security compliance.