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Alacura for Medical Transportation Management: Learn More
BCBS Oklahoma·OK · Emergency Medicine·General
Effective date
Jun 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Effective June 1, 2026, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma implemented Alacura Medical Transportation Management for prior authorization and review of air and ground medical transportation services. Providers must contact Alacura at 866-729-5941 before all non-emergent, non-urgent ambulance transports for fully insured and retail PPO, POS, and HMO members.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers must contact Alacura at 866-729-5941 for prior authorization before any non-emergent, non-urgent ambulance transports for BCBSOK fully insured and retail members. Ambulance providers must verify Alacura engagement before patient pickup. Always verify eligibility through Availity first to confirm prior authorization requirements. Include ambulance run reports, flight records, and clinical documentation when submitting claims to prevent processing delays.