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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode IslandCommercial · Prior Auth · Provider Update · RIMedium impact

CMS-0057 Electronic Prior Authorization – Provider Readiness and Onboarding

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by Jan 1, 2027
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Oct 17, 2026

Summary

BCBSRI is implementing electronic prior authorization capabilities compliant with CMS-0057 Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, effective January 1, 2027. Providers must identify appropriate contacts and confirm EHR readiness for electronic prior authorization exchange to support the transition.

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What to do

by Jan 1, 2027 · 4 steps
01Providers should send an email to interops-onboarding@bcbsri.org with appropriate EHR, IT, operational, or clinical contact(s) to begin coordination for electronic prior authorization onboarding.
02Billing and operational teams should verify whether the practice's EHR currently supports electronic prior authorization capabilities and prepare for the transition to electronic submission processes.
03BCBSRI will provide technical guidance, testing information, and implementation details during the onboarding process.
04Contact interops-onboarding@bcbsri.org for questions or onboarding support.

Original notice

CMS-0057 Electronic Prior Authorization – Provider Readiness and Onboarding
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