Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA00.003ae, Preventive Care Services
Independence Blue Cross·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has updated their preventive care services policy MA00.003ae affecting coverage, reimbursement, and medical coding requirements. This policy change includes updates to general descriptions, guidelines, and informational content that may impact how preventive services are billed and documented.
Action Required
By October 1, 2025: Billing team must review the updated MA00.003ae preventive care services policy at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage, reimbursement rates, and coding requirements for Medicare Advantage plans. Update billing procedures, encounter forms, and staff training materials based on the detailed policy content. Verify that all preventive care billing aligns with the new guidelines to avoid claim denials.