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BCBS TexasCommercial · Reimbursement · General · TXHigh impact

See Updates to Our Fee Schedules

Act
by Apr 30, 2026
Effective date
May 1, 2026
Identified
May 3, 2026

Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is implementing changes to maximum allowable professional and ancillary fee schedules effective May 1, 2026, affecting multiple networks including Blue Choice PPO, Blue Essentials, Blue Premier, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue High Performance Network, MyBlue Health, and ParPlan networks. This represents reimbursement rate changes that will impact payment amounts for services.

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What to do

by Apr 30, 2026 · 3 steps
01Billing team must review the updated fee schedules on BCBS Texas General Reimbursement Information page to understand new maximum allowable amounts for professional and ancillary services.
02Update billing system with new reimbursement expectations and inform providers of potential payment changes.
03Contact Network Management Office with any questions about specific fee schedule impacts.

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See Updates to Our Fee Schedules
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