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Final Reminder- Notice of Upcoming change to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule (Part 2 Rule)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider News
Effective date
Feb 16, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSND is issuing a final reminder that federally funded providers who treat, diagnose, or refer patients for substance use disorders must comply with the updated Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule (42 C.F.R. Part 2) effective February 16, 2026. This federal regulation affects how patient records for substance use disorder treatment must be handled and protected.
Action Required
Before February 16, 2026: Providers who treat substance use disorders must review and implement updated confidentiality requirements under 42 C.F.R. Part 2. Contact BCBSND Provider Services (Commercial: 800-368-2312, Medicaid: 833-777-5779) for guidance and review the Medicaid Expansion or Commercial Provider Manuals for specific compliance requirements.