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Reminder- Notice of Upcoming Change to Prior-Authorization Documentation Submission Process
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Oct 17, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS North Dakota is reminding providers of an upcoming change to the prior authorization documentation submission process that takes effect October 17, 2025. This is a follow-up to guidance previously published on August 28, 2025, regarding how medical record documentation must be submitted for authorization requests.
Action Required
Before October 17, 2025: Review the August 28, 2025 policy article about prior authorization documentation submission process changes. Update staff procedures for submitting medical records with authorization requests to BCBS North Dakota. Contact Provider Service at 800-368-2312 for questions or 833-777-5779 for Medicaid Expansion inquiries.