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2026 will bring progress on simplifying prior authorization
Learn how health plans will simplify prior authorization in 2026–2027: fewer requirements, continuity of care, clearer decisions, and faster electronic approvals.
Association Articles
Read the latest Association articles for key insights, perspectives and policy advocacy on vital issues affecting health care.
- Affordable Care Act
- Article
- Medicare/Medicaid
Open Enrollment for 2026
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act starts November 1. Explore diverse coverage options from Blue Cross and Blue Shield tailored to your needs.
- Affordability
- Article
Five quick tips to save on insulin costs
Struggling with high insulin costs? Here are 5 effective tips to save on insulin costs, from checking your insurance to exploring assistance programs with BCBS.
- Affordability
- Article
100% waste: Ineligible disputes still getting paid
The No Surprises Act has resulted in major payments for ineligible claims. With $5B lost, reforming the arbitration process is vital for fair healthcare access.
- Article
- Healthy Communities
Food is medicine: Managing health with nutrition
Explore how nutrition impacts health management. Discover scalable solutions for food insecurity and chronic disease through the food is medicine approach.
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- Prescription drugs
BCBS companies expand lower-cost insulin
Civica and BCBS collaborate to offer affordable insulin pens, driving transparency and fair pricing in diabetes care for millions of Americans.
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