Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
MA00.003af, Preventive Care Services
Independence Blue Cross·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage has updated their preventive care services policy effective January 1, 2026. This is a very recent policy change that may affect coverage, billing codes, or documentation requirements for preventive services under MA plans.
Action Required
By January 31, 2026: Billing team must review the full MA00.003af preventive care policy at the provided URL to identify specific changes to coverage, billing codes, or documentation requirements. Update billing system and encounter forms based on new requirements. Notify providers of any changes to preventive care service protocols.