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Health Equity Analysis of Utilization Management Policies and Procedures

Annually Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) conducts a health equity analysis of the use of prior authorization. The focus is on understanding how these policies impact different member groups, particularly those with social risk factors such as Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) status, disability status, and dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.

2024 Results

  • Non-LIS and non-dual-eligible BCBSNE members had higher approval rates for both standard and expedited authorizations compared to LIS and dual-eligible members.
  • Dual-eligible members faced higher denial rates for standard authorizations compared to other groups but experienced significantly faster review times.

2024 Health Equity Analysis

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