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[California] Faster access to medications starts with informed prescribing
Anthem BCBS·CA·Provider Bulletin
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Sep 2, 2026
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross (California) is promoting the use of Real-Time Prescription Benefit (RTPB) and electronic Prior Authorization (ePA) tools to streamline medication access and reduce delays. This is an informational bulletin encouraging providers to verify EHR integration of these existing capabilities rather than announcing a new mandate or coverage change.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is an educational bulletin, not a policy mandate. Optional: Billing and clinical staff may contact your EHR administrator to confirm RTPB cost/coverage visibility and ePA capabilities are enabled in your prescribing workflow to reduce pharmacy delays and claim denials. No deadline specified.