Quarterly Provider Insights, September 2025

Quarterly Provider Insights shares information to our provider community in the third month of each quarter.

Quarterly Provider Insights will provide information regarding a company message, news and announcements, educational topics and miscellaneous updates.

Top Articles this Quarter 

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Notice of Upcoming Change to Prior-Authorization Documentation Submission Process

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) wants to inform providers of a change regarding submission of medical record documentation on an authorization request already received by BCBSND that will be coming this fall.

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Updates to 2026 Weight Loss Medication Coverage

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) is updating how its commercial plans cover weight-loss medications to manage rising costs while continuing to support members with sustainable, high-quality care.

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Long-Acting Insulin Prior Authorization Program Update

Effective Aug. 1, 2025, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has updated the Long-Acting Insulin Prior Authorization (PA) Program to include additional agents: Toujeo, Basaglar and Insulin glargine 300 units/ml.

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