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Training Tools

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network provide a variety of training tools for providers, including resources for working in the e-referral system and online training.

Resources for working in the e-referral system

  • Updated October 2025 e-referral User Guide Icon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser. — A step-by-step guide on accessing the system, submitting global referrals, plan notification, and prior authorization requests, using Bookmarks and Templates and more
    • Updated August 2023 e-referral Quick Guide Icon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser. — Includes instructions on how to sign up for e-referral and how to log in. It also explains other functions of the e-referral system.

For information about getting access to use the e-referral system, refer to the Getting Started webpage.

Online training

Updated October 2023 We offer online self-paced learning.

On our Provider Training website, we offer training on prior authorization programs and other topics. To find training, search on a keyword related to the topic you’re looking for. (For example, if you’re looking for training on the e-referral system, search on “e-referral”.)

If you haven’t accessed our Provider Training site yet, here are detailed instructions

For issues regarding access to or navigating the site, email ProviderTraining@bcbsm.com