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Blue Cross Blue Shield of WyomingCommercial · Prior Auth · Prior Authorization · WY · OrthopedicsHigh impact

Introducing CarePath: What Providers Need to Know

Effective date
Aug 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 19, 2026

Summary

BCBSWY is launching CarePath, a new Site of Care program that will require prior authorization for Total Knee surgeries starting August 2026. The program aims to direct members to cost-effective care settings and includes a mandatory webinar for billing and prior authorization staff on June 24.

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What to do

Action · 3 steps
01By June 24: Billing and prior authorization staff must attend the CarePath webinar (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MST) to learn implementation details.
02Before August 2026: Update prior authorization workflows for Total Knee surgeries to comply with new Site of Care requirements.
03Monitor for additional details from the webinar regarding specific authorization processes.

Original notice

Introducing CarePath: What Providers Need to Know
bcbswy.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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