07/21/2026
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas has officially reduced prior authorization response times from 14 days down to 7 calendar days โ effective January 1, 2026.
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To ensure timely access to medical care, weโre adopting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines for turn-around time standards for prior authorization for our Medicare members, effective Jan. 1, 2026.