Availity incident
BCBSND_NEXTBLUE - Pharmacy Prior Authorization - The NextBlue prior authorization platform is currently experiencing technical issues. Please use the fax submission process outlined on the NextBlue Provider website until further notice.
Availity experienced a notice incident on February 27, 2026 affecting BCBSND_NEXTBLUE, lasting 104d 6h. The incident has been resolved; the full update timeline is below.
Affected components
BCBSND_NEXTBLUE
Update timeline
- identified Feb 27, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC
Customers are receiving errors Next Steps and ETA for resolution: Availity continues to monitor for resolution.
- identified Mar 05, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
Customers are receiving errors Next Steps and ETA for resolution: Availity continues to monitor for resolution.