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BCBSWY Provider Update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming·WY·Prior Authorization
Effective date
May 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSWY is temporarily relaxing prior authorization requirements for skilled nursing facility admissions from hospitals through June 30, 2020, allowing retro-authorization within 3 days of admission to help during COVID-19. Additionally, effective May 1, 2020, all credentialing applications must be submitted electronically through DocuSign - no more paper or fax submissions.
Action Required
Immediately: Begin submitting all new credentialing applications electronically through DocuSign as provided by BCBSWY credentialing team - stop using paper or fax submissions. For hospital-to-SNF transfers: Contact BCBSWY within 3 days of admission for retro-authorization (does not apply to FEP members who still need prior authorization). When submitting claim adjustments, always include the claim number to facilitate processing.