Notification of Policy Revisions Effective July 1, 2024 (Posted May 1, 2024)

Medical Policy	Revision
Continuous Passive Motion in the Home Setting (PDF)	Medical Director Review. References added. Policy guidelines updated and returned to active review. Policy noticed 05/01/24 for effective date 07/01/24.
Orthotics (PDF)	Added coverage criteria for Custom Knee Braces to when covered section. Updated Policy Guidelines to add section for Knee Braces. Updated References. Medical Director Review 4/2024. Policy noticed 05/01/24 for effective date 07/01/24.
Speech Generating Devices (PDF)	Policy titled “Speech Generating Devices” reinstated. BCBSNC will provide coverage for Speech Generating Devices when it is determined to be medically necessary because the medical criteria and guidelines are met. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 3/2024. Medical Director review 3/2024. Notification given 5/1/24 for effective date 7/1/24.

Medical Policy

Revision

Continuous Passive Motion in the Home Setting (PDF)

Medical Director Review. References added. Policy guidelines updated and returned to active review. Policy noticed 05/01/24 for effective date 07/01/24.

Orthotics (PDF)

Added coverage criteria for Custom Knee Braces to when covered section. Updated Policy Guidelines to add section for Knee Braces. Updated References. Medical Director Review 4/2024. Policy noticed 05/01/24 for effective date 07/01/24.

Speech Generating Devices (PDF)

Policy titled “Speech Generating Devices” reinstated. BCBSNC will provide coverage for Speech Generating Devices when it is determined to be medically necessary because the medical criteria and guidelines are met. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 3/2024. Medical Director review 3/2024. Notification given 5/1/24 for effective date 7/1/24.

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