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PAP279 - Clinical Criteria - Included language on accessing publicly facing criteria
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID·Medical Policy
Effective date
Nov 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho updated their clinical criteria policy to include clearer instructions on how providers can access publicly available clinical review criteria and medical policies through their website and direct contact methods.
Action Required
No immediate action required. Billing team should bookmark the updated access instructions for clinical criteria: visit bcidaho.com, scroll to bottom, select Clinical Guidelines, or contact HCOMedicalPolicy@bcidaho.com or 208-331-8864 when needing to reference coverage criteria for prior authorizations or claim denials.