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Provider Manual Update Notification
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider News
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has updated appointment wait time standards for providers to comply with CMS requirements. Primary care and OB/GYN appointments must now be available within 15 business days (reduced from 30 calendar days), and prenatal visit timing requirements have been tightened with business days replacing calendar days.
Action Required
Immediately: Review and update scheduling protocols to ensure Primary Care and OB/GYN appointments are available within 15 business days. Update prenatal scheduling to meet new business day requirements: First trimester within 10 business days, Second trimester within 5 business days, Third trimester within 3 business days. Front desk and scheduling staff must be trained on new timing standards to maintain compliance.