Draft Behavioral Health Policies

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama partners with Lucet to administer behavioral health solutions for our members.

Note: Coverage is subject to member's specific benefits. Group-specific policies will supersede these policies when applicable. Please refer to member's benefit plan.

Draft Behavioral Health Policies
 

Effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2027, the changes listed in the documents below will apply to Lucet Behavioral Health Policies. As part of the Lucet guidelines semi-annual review process, these updates are focused on advancing efforts to drive clinically appropriate, safe and affordable healthcare services.

Summary of Changes to Lucet Behavioral Health Policies Effective January 1, 2027

• Applied Behavior Analysis for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder-Redline
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)-Redline
• Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing and Assessment Criteria-Redline
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Major Depression-Redline

Comment on Draft Imaging Policies

To ensure that the development of medical policies occurs through an open, collaborative process, we welcome comments about medical policies that are in the draft stage. 

Providers are invited to submit scientific, evidence-based information, professional consensus opinions and other information supported by medical literature relevant to these draft policies for consideration.

Comments are accepted for 45 days from the posting date listed on the draft policy.

How to Submit Comments

Make sure your voice is heard by providing feedback directly to us:

• Complete our medical policy feedback form online, or
   
• Send comments and supporting documentation by mail or fax:

Birmingham Service Center
Attn: Health Management - Medical Policy
P.O. Box 10527
Birmingham, AL 35202

Fax: 205-220-0878