Preservice review waiver has been reinstated for post-acute care admissions

Blue Cross^® Blue Shield^® of Arizona (BCBSAZ) has reinstated the preservice review waiver for post-acute care admissions, effective August 12, 2021, until further notice. We’re also continuing all mandatory waivers required by CMS, the Federal Employee Program® (FEP®), and executive orders – see current list. Notification or prior authorization is still required for acute care hospitalizations, except for transfers facilitated through the ADHS Arizona Surge Line.

See details:
Current COVID-19 waivers (08/12/21)
Many BCBSAZ COVID-19 waivers to end May 31 (04/06/21)

Supporting our community

Some examples of how we’ve partnered with state and local leaders include:

  •  Helping to facilitate testing

  •  Offering funding for needed supplies

  •  Contributing to food banks and other community resources to support essential services

  •  Assisting state leadership in creating multiple, highly efficient COVID-19 vaccination clinic sites

Supporting high-risk members with care management

The BCBSAZ Care Management program provides support to high-risk and critically ill patients who could benefit from enhanced care coordination.

See details and referral information:
BCBSAZ offers support for members at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness (04/01/20)