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[Virginia] Specialty pharmacy updates (July 2026 Newsletter)
Anthem BCBS·VA · Pharmacy·Pharmacy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
We identified it
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Virginia) has issued specialty pharmacy updates effective October 1, 2026. However, the actual policy content is not provided in the source material—only headers and publication dates are visible. The billing team cannot implement changes without access to the full policy details specifying which drugs, prior authorization requirements, or reimbursement changes are affected.
Action Required
By September 15, 2026: Billing team must obtain the complete specialty pharmacy policy document from Anthem (link: https://providernews.anthem.com/virginia/articles/specialty-pharmacy-updates-july-2026-newsletter-30927 or contact Anthem Virginia provider services). Review the full content to identify: (1) specific drugs or HCPCS codes affected, (2) new prior authorization requirements, (3) any formulary changes, and (4) reimbursement updates. Update billing software, prior auth workflows, and provider education materials accordingly before the October 1, 2026 effective date. Failure to implement required changes may result in claim denials or improper reimbursement for specialty pharmacy claims.