Prior Authorizations Lists for

Designated Groups

The services on the lists below may require prior authorization or a recommended clinical review may be applicable by Medical Management at BCBSTX or Carelon Medical Benefits Manragement for ERS participants.

  • The presence of codes on these lists does not necessarily indicate coverage under the member/participant’s benefits contract.
  • Consult Availity® or your preferred vendor for eligibility and benefits, the member/participant benefit booklet or contact a customer service representative to determine coverage for a specific medical service or supply.

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Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) Prior Authorizations and Recommended Clinical Review

Important Notice

Recommended Clinical Review – Effective 09/01/2024

HealthSelect of Texas® and Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM participants will no longer have any services that require prior authorization effective Sept. 1, 2024. Providers are encouraged to request Recommended Clinical Review pre-service to prevent post-service medical necessity reviews, which may delay or deny processing of services.

The following services are applicable to RCR for ERS participants:

Recommended Clinical Review Services List for Employees Retirement System of Texas – Effective 09/01/2024

Important: Medical necessity does not guarantee payment. Eligibility and other plan requirements must be met. You can access the HealthSelect and Consumer Directed HealthSelect documents at: https://healthselect.bcbstx.com/medical-benefits.

Refer to the RCR page for more information.

Prior Authorization Information Prior to 09/01/2024:

ERS Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM In-Area (Texas)

Effective 09/01/2022 - 08/31/2024:

Effective 9/1/2020 - 08/31/2022 - 08/31/2024:

ERS HealthSelect of Texas® In-Area (Texas)

Important: PCP designation and referrals are required for services to be processed at the in-network benefit level on this plan. If a referral is required, one must be on file with BCBSTX prior to obtaining a prior authorization. If a referral and a prior authorization are required, and the participant does not have one on file with BCBSTX before rendering services, the claims you submit may be processed at the lower out-of-network benefit level.

Effective 09/01/2022 - 08/31/2024

Effective 9/1/2020 - 08/31/2022:

ERS HealthSelect of Texas® & Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM Out-Of-State

Effective 09/1/2022 - 08/31/2024

Effective 9/1/2020 -08/31/2022 - 08/31/2024

ERS Specialty Drug List

Effective  9/1/2021 - 08/31/2024 (includes updates effective 09/01/2022):

Effective 9/1/2017 - 08/31/2021:

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Please note that checking eligibility and benefits, and/or the fact that a service or treatment has been prior authorized or has a recommended clinical review is not a guarantee of payment. Benefits will be determined once a claim is received and will be based upon, among other things, the member’s eligibility and the terms of the member’s certificate of coverage applicable on the date services were rendered. If you have questions, contact the number on the member’s ID card.