Changes to the BCBSIL Behavioral Health Care Management Program Frequently Asked Questions
January 6, 2011 On January 1, 2011, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (BCBSIL) eliminated a planned prior authorization policy for most outpatient behavioral health services. BCBSIL said it changed the policy to address concerns that the policy would restrict membersÂ’ access to behavioral health care services. However, BCBSIL will require preauthorization for several types of outpatient behavioral health services. Download the Report . . .
