Provider Notices

Notice to Providers
We are committed to ensuring that you have an open line of communication with us at all times. We want to make sure you have updated contact information for your Provider Representative.
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October	Join Us Today for the Provider Forum Updated AHCCCS Medical Coding Resource Webpage Thank You for Attending the 13th Annual Tribal Summit! Register Today: Medicaid Provider Updates & Discussion
August	You’re Invited: 13th Annual Tribal Summit Provider Alert: Payment Schedule, Solutions Center, Community Forums, and CME Training
July	Important Update: Payment Release Schedule Change Effective August 1, 2026
June	Action Required: EPSDT Submissions, Missed Appointment Logs & VFC Re-Enrollment Deadline Possible APS Planned Power Outage – June 27 Register Today: Provider Forum Webinar
May	Provider Alert: APEP Update, Heat Resources, Solutions Center, and MOC Training
April	Important Provider Updates: New Center of Excellence, Manual Changes, Forum Resources, and One Required Survey
March 2026	2026 Prior Authorizations Update Traditional Healing Services Now Covered Digital Newsletters are Here! Reminder: Health Choice Provider Forum
February	Health Choice Provider Portal – User Guide Now Available Available Options for Verifying Member Eligibility Register for the Provider Forum Prior Authorization (PA) Turnaround Time (TAT) Updates 2026 Arizona Association of Health Plans (AzAHP) Forms
January	Implementation of Payment Policy Initiatives Beginning March 1, 2026 AHCCCS EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) Pharmacy Updates AVAILITY: Would you like faster payments and fewer calls? Reminder: AHCCCS Medical Coding Newsletters


December	Reminder: BCBSAZ Health Choice Provider Manuals
November	Explore the Power of the Provider Portal
September	Flashfloods Impacts and Provider Support Resources REMINDER: APPEALS Fax Line Claim Edit Enhancements
August	Nurses Who Inspire Wildfire Impacts and Provider Support Resources
July	Out-of-Network Hospital System for ACA StandardHealth with Health Choice Wildfire Impacts and Provider Support Resources Updated Prior Authorization (PA) Grids for Cardiovascular and Radiology
June	Updated POLT List effective August 1st, 2025
May	Updated Prior Authorization (PA) Grids REVISED EFFECTIVE DATE: BCBSAZ Health Choice Clearinghouse Update Availity - Now Effective June 9, 2025 REMINDER: BCBSAZ Health Choice Provider Manuals
March	Prior Authorization Grid Updates Unauthorized Marketplace Plan Enrollment REMINDER: Monthly ‘Office Hours’ with HC Behavioral Health Medical Doctors Updated Prior Authorization (PA) Grids
January	NOTICE: Updates on the EviCore Provider Portal Updated Prior Authorization (PA) Grid


December	Transition in Claims Processing System ACA StandardHealth with Health Choice 2025
November	BCBSAZ Health Choice Provider Manuals
October	ACA StandardHealth with Health Choice 2025 Open Enrollment: November 1, 2024-January 15, 2025 SAVE THE DATE: ACA StandardHealth with Health Choice 2024 Q4 Provider Forums
May	Obstetrical Ultrasound Billing
April	Prior authorization, and Continued Stay Form for Behavioral Health Inpatient Facility (BHIF), Behavioral Health Residential Facility (BHRF), and Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Prior Authorization Fax Number ACA StandardHealth with Health Choice Radiology Benefit Manager is eviCore
March	Alternative Claims Submission Clearinghouse, Optum iEDI – Change Healthcare Incident Response Solution for Providers – Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident
February	Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident ACA StandardHealth with Health Choice Provider Forum
January	NOTICE: Outpatient Laboratory Services Introducing our new ACA StandardHealth with Health Choice plan