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Prior Authorization Submission Changes (Effective October 1)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming·WY·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
We identified it
Sep 5, 2026
Summary
Effective October 1, 2026, Wyoming providers must submit all initial prior authorization and concurrent review requests through Availity instead of fax. The previous fax number (307-778-8582) will no longer be accepted. Wyoming providers must continue submitting discharge notifications by fax to 307-432-2917. Out-of-state providers associated with specified facility types are encouraged to use Availity but may fax to 307-432-2917 if unable. Pharmacy prior authorizations continue via fax.
Action Required
By October 1, 2026: Wyoming billing team must transition all prior authorization and concurrent review submission workflows from fax to Availity platform. Immediate actions required: (1) Stop using fax number 307-778-8582 immediately per policy effective date; (2) Ensure all staff are trained on Availity submission process for prior auth and concurrent review requests; (3) Update internal procedures and system workflows to route these requests to Availity; (4) Continue submitting discharge notifications via fax to 307-432-2917 (Availity cannot process these); (5) Maintain fax capability for pharmacy prior authorizations which remain unchanged. Failure to submit through Availity after October 1 will result in requests not being processed. Out-of-state providers with affiliated skilled nursing facilities, acute rehabilitation facilities, transitional care units, swing bed facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals should also transition to Availity or use the backup fax number 307-432-2917.