Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA00.003af, Preventive Care Services
Independence Blue Cross·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage policy MA00.003af regarding Preventive Care Services was updated effective January 1, 2026. Without access to the full policy content details, the specific changes to preventive care coverage, billing requirements, or service parameters cannot be determined from the provided information.
Action Required
By December 31, 2025: Billing team must obtain and review the complete MA00.003af Preventive Care Services policy from the source URL (https://medpolicy.ibx.com/ibc/ma/Pages/Site-Activity-View.aspx?FilterField1=MPSiteActivityLogMonth&FilterValue1=01&FilterField2=MPSiteActivityLogYear&FilterValue2=2026#medicare-advantage-ma00-003af-preventive-care-services). Once reviewed, identify all affected preventive care CPT and HCPCS codes, update billing system rules accordingly, and communicate changes to clinical staff. Ensure all Medicare Advantage claims processed on or after January 1, 2026 comply with updated preventive care requirements. Failure to implement changes may result in claim denials or payment adjustments.