Payer Updates | July 2026
For a curated summary of the latest payer updates* impacting Northern Michigan provider offices, grouped by payer, please see below:
BCBSM and BCN
BCBSM and the University of Michigan were able to secure a multi-year agreement, beginning July 1, 2026. No disruptions in coverage are expected. Members can now track Prior Authorization requests in the member portal
Priority Health
Epic Launch is Planned for Sept. 1, 2026: All Priority Health operational functions will transition from Facets to Epic on Sept. 1. If you are a current Prism user, project updates will be provided via email.
For questions or requests regarding Priority's update to Epic, please contact Laura Stuursma.
*News items from the following payers were reviewed for this month’s highlighted articles: Aetna, BCBSM, Blue Care Complete, Blue Care Network (BCN), Health Alliance, McLaren, Molina, Nomi Health, and Priority Health.