December 2023 BlueLink is Now Available
The latest issue of BlueLink is now available online at carefirst.com/bluelink.
Topics in this issue include:
- Learn About the CareFirst Claim and Enrollment System Migration
- Review the Latest Utilization Management Changes—Effective January 1, 2024
- Check out the Latest Prior Authorization Entry Information and Best Practices
- Important Information if you Utilize a Third-Party Billing Company
- Are Languages You Offer, including American Sign Language, Listed in Our Provider Directory? If Not, Add Them Today!
- Virtual Care Consolidation, CloseKnit Expansion Update
- Review Upcoming Additions and Changes to our Payment Policy Database
- Medications Added to Prior Authorization List—Effective January 1, 2024
- Medical Preferred Drug Strategy Update—January 1, 2024
- Skilled Nursing Facilities and Hospice Providers—Enter Your Authorizations Electronically
- Need to Update your Tax ID, Practice Address, Phone Number, etc.? Here’s How!
- Review the Latest Changes to the Medical Provider Manual
- Check Out the Provider Profile Score On-Demand Training
- The Latest Resources on the Learning and Engagement Center
- Stay Connected with the Latest Information from CareFirst
- Effective Dates, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Codes and Policy Updates
- Are You Up to Date on Best Practices and Quality Standards?
- Plan Design Changes for Hair Prosthesis Benefits
- Plan Design Changes for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Cancer Screenings and Enhanced Lung Cancer Imaging and Screenings
- Plan Design Changes for Maryland Biomarker Testing
- D.C. Lowers Cost-Share for Certain Pediatric Mental Health Benefits
- Virginia Law Requires Coverage Updates for Hearing Aids, Related Services for Minors
- Important: Mandatory Model of Care Training Attestation is Due
- Stay in Control of Your Data—Need to Update your Address, Phone Number, NPI, etc.?
- Holiday Closings
Be sure to check out this issue and share it with your office staff. You can find previous issues of BlueLink at carefirst.com/bluelink.