CommercialCoverageLow impact
05.00.69c, Home-Use Light Box for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Independence Blue Cross·Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Insurance policy 05.00.69c regarding Home-Use Light Box for Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been reissued with an effective date of April 1, 2026. This appears to be a policy reissuance rather than a substantive change, but billing teams should review the updated policy language for any coverage or billing requirements.
Action Required
Before April 1, 2026: Billing team should review the updated SAD light box therapy policy 05.00.69c for any changes in coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, or billing guidelines. Access the full policy text at the provided URL to identify any substantive changes from the previous version.