SNFs must register for and learn the e-referral system before submitting commercial SNF authorization requests through e-referral starting Dec. 1
Starting Dec. 1, 2020, skilled nursing facilities must submit authorization requests for Blue Cross' PPO and BCN HMOSM members through the e-referral system and not by fax.
Currently, SNFs are completing a form and submitting it by fax. Starting Dec. 1, you'll still need to complete the form, but you'll attach it to the request in the e-referral system instead of faxing it.
This requirement will apply to requests for admissions and requests for additional SNF days.
We've communicated about this before and now we’re sharing these new details:
To prepare for this change, there are three important things you need to do right away.
It's important that you use the online tools to learn how to use the e-referral system before attending a webinar — especially:
Date and time | WebEx link |
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Tuesday, November 10 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Click here to register |
Wednesday, November 11 2 to 3:30 p.m. |
Click here to register |
Thursday, November 12 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Click here to register |
Tuesday, November 17 2 to 3:30 p.m. |
Click here to register |
Wednesday, November 18 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Click here to register |
Thursday, November 19 2 to 3:30 p.m. |
Click here to register |
Tuesday, December 1 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Click here to register |
Wednesday, December 2 2 to 3:30 p.m. |
Click here to register |
Posted: September 2020
Lines of business: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network