Important Administrative Information (IAI) is a quarterly mailing that delivers the latest news about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts products and services to employers and consultants.
Current Editions:
Effective May 15, 2024, Select Diabetes and Weight-Loss Medications No Longer Available Through the Mail Service Pharmacy
Due to a medication shortage, members will no longer be able to fill select diabetes and weight-loss medications in 90-day supplies through the mail service pharmacy. These medications will continue to be available at in-network retail pharmacies. Learn more.
Effective July 1, 2024, Enhanced Blue 20/20 vision coverage for enrolled kids under 19 (Little Eyes, Big Benefits)
Eye care is so important — especially for kids. Correcting vision problems at an early age can have a lasting, positive impact, such as improving the ability to learn. The enhanced vision coverage for kids under 19 will be effective July 1, 2024, and will apply to Exam Plus vision plans only. Learn more.
Acaria Health Is Leaving Our Specialty Pharmacy Network
On July 1, 2024, Acaria Health will be leaving our specialty pharmacy network. Learn more.
On August 1, 2024, AllianceRx Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy will become Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
AllianceRx Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is changing their name to Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. Members don’t need to take any action as the pharmacy will continue to fill covered prescriptions. Learn more.
Effective October 1, 2024, Changes to the Standard Control with Advanced Control Specialty Formulary
Effective October 1, 2024, CVS Caremark ®' , an independent company that administers your pharmacy benefits on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, is updating their formulary (list of covered medications) for select self-insured plans (500+) with the Standard Control with Advanced Control Specialty Formulary. Learn more.