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PAP706 - Federal Employee Program Benefit Requirements - Added USPS Information
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID·Medical Policy
Effective date
Feb 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho updated their Federal Employee Program (FEP) policy to add detailed USPS Health Benefits information and plan codes. The policy includes comprehensive prior authorization requirements for Standard, Basic, and Blue Focus options, with gender reassignment surgery specifically not covered for 2026.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update patient eligibility verification to recognize new USPS plan codes (33A, 33B, 33C for Basic; 33D, 33E, 33F for Standard; 35A, 35B, 35C for Focus). Update prior authorization workflows to ensure all listed services requiring pre-approval are flagged in billing system. Stop processing any gender reassignment surgery claims for 2026 - contact local plan for patients mid-treatment.