CommercialPrior AuthHigh impact
Prior Authorization Update Soon
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming·WY·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Sep 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Wyoming's online prior authorization submission system will be unavailable from September 1-18, 2024. After the maintenance period, the system will return with enhanced features including real-time information, reduced wait times, and auto-approval for some authorizations.
Action Required
By September 1, 2024: Billing team must prepare alternative prior authorization submission methods (phone, fax, or paper) for BCBS Wyoming during the 9/1-9/18 system outage. Update staff schedules to account for longer processing times during this period. After September 18: Test the new enhanced online system and update workflows to take advantage of auto-approval features.