10/21/2026

Blue Care Network

Publications - Important Articles to Note

BCN Provider News September-October 2026

Page 4    Grand Rapids Cascade facility to close Oct. 1, switch to electronic submission or new addresses for paper mail as soon as possible

Page 7    Time-saving tips: Facility data attestation

Page 10    Referrals to home healthcare for Medicare Advantage members: Grace period extended through Sept. 30 for acute care providers

Page 14    Medical policy updates

Page 15    New Blue Cross Behavioral Health provider portal coming Jan. 1

Page 16    2026 pharmacy measures

Page 18    Pharmacy news roundup

Page 19    Use new addresses for paper claims for Blue Care Network and Blue Cross commercial members

Page 20    Prospective editing updates

Page 23    Reminder: Radiation oncology and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to be managed through the Oncology Value Management program starting Sept. 1