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Updates to Access and Availability Standards
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has updated appointment scheduling standards, reducing wait times for Primary Care and OB/GYN visits from 30 calendar days to 15 business days, and tightening prenatal visit scheduling requirements for Commercial and Medicaid Expansion plans.
Action Required
Immediately: Scheduling staff must update appointment booking procedures to comply with new wait time standards - Primary Care and OB/GYN appointments within 15 business days (down from 30 calendar days), and prenatal visits within 10 business days (1st trimester), 5 business days (2nd trimester), and 3 business days (3rd trimester). Review Commercial and Medicaid Expansion Provider Manuals to ensure compliance with CMS requirements.