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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Prior Authorization Guide

Submit prior authorization requests and appeal denials with BCBS Minnesota. Phone numbers, fax numbers, appeal deadlines, step therapy override rights, and clinical documentation tips for MN providers.

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Prior Authorization Contacts

PA PHONE

1-800-262-0820

PA FAX

1-651-662-2745

TURNAROUND

14 days standard, 72h expedited

TIMELY FILING

180 days

APPEALS MAILING ADDRESS

BCBS Minnesota, Attn: Appeals, PO Box 64560, St. Paul, MN 55164

Common Denial Reasons

⚠ Medical policy criteria not met
⚠ Step therapy required
⚠ Non-preferred formulary tier
⚠ Site of care/provider network

Step Therapy Requirements & Override Rights

Minnesota Statute 62Q.527 requires step therapy override provisions (2019). BCBS MN must respond to override requests within 48 hours (urgent) or 15 days (standard). For biologics, requires methotrexate or equivalent DMARD trial.

Tips for BCBS Minnesota Submissions

1. MN Statute 62Q.527 provides strong step therapy override rights
2. Submit PA via Availity
3. Prime Therapeutics handles pharmacy — CoverMyMeds for electronic PA
4. Reference BCBS Minnesota Medical Policy number

External Review Authority

If BCBS Minnesota denies your final internal appeal, you have the right to request an external review through: Minnesota Department of Commerce.

External review decisions are binding on the insurer.