Provider Prior Authorization Resources
Medication Prior Authorization
Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization
ePA Makes Prior Authorization Easier
The ePA program enables providers to initiate prior authorizations in the patient’s electronic medical record. For more information, visit Optum’s website.
Behavioral Health Prior Authorization
Initial mental health request forms:
Initial Mental Health Treatment Request Form
Do not use these forms to request prior authorization (PA) for TMS.
A PA is only required for outpatients if the request is for services with an out-of-network provider.
Extension request forms:
Mental Health Treatment Extension Request Form
Use these forms to request an extension of a previously approved request.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Request Form
This form is used without the Initial Mental Health Treatment Request.
Eating Disorder Supplemental Request Form
This form is used in addition to the Initial Mental Health Treatment Request or the Mental Health Treatment Extension Request forms.
Prior Authorization Data
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