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03/26/20

BCBS of North Carolina Expands Telehealth Coverage

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina has expanded reimbursement for all services delivered through telehealth that meets the criteria outlined in the attached document. To access this document, click HERE.

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03/24/20

Regence BCBS Expands Telehealth Services

Regence BCBS is expanding telehealth coverage in the states of Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and select counties of the state of Washington. Click HERE to read all about telehealth. If you have specific questions about telehealth coverage for outpatient physical, occupational and/or speech therapy, you will need to contact your Regence provider.

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03/23/20

BCBS of Rhode Island to Pay for Telehealth for Therapy

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Rhode Island has announced they will pay for telehealth services for outpatient therapy services effective March 18, 2020. To read it straight from BCBS of Rhode Island, click HERE.

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10/30/19

BCBS of Minnesota Reviewing for Medical Necessity

On June 3, 2019, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Minnesota removed the prior authorization (PA) requirements for outpatient therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and chiropractic services. Self-Insured Groups may have benefits that require a PA for outpatient therapy or chiropractic services. These services may be managed as a PA or a retrospective review. While the above is good news, with the removal of the PA, BCBS of Minnesota will be conducting medical necessity review of services. The number of visits outlined below provides an example of when Blue Cross would typically begin reviewing therapies for medical

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