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Provider Update - Obesity Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming·WY · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +2 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Sep 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming updated obesity coverage to include preventive diet, behavioral, and medical counseling under US Preventive Service Task Force recommendations. Additionally, starting September 1st, all outpatient prior authorization requests must be submitted through Availity, except for transplant and intensive psychiatric/substance abuse services.
Action Required
By September 1st: Billing team must transition all outpatient prior authorization requests to Availity platform, except for transplant and intensive psychiatric/substance abuse services. Complete the recorded webinar training available through Availity Portal. Update obesity-related billing procedures to align with new preventive benefit coverage guidelines and refer to the full Obesity Benefit Synopsis guide at bcbswy.com.