This article is for primary care providers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists caring for our members
New year, new authorization? Maybe not! Check below to see if you need to request a new authorization for physical therapy or occupational therapy services.
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If the member has this product type |
Then their physical therapy/occupational therapy authorization |
And for 2024 services |
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Commercial (HMO, PPO) |
Expired on December 31, 2023 (regardless of when the authorization was issued) |
You'll need to request a new authorization via Authorization Manager. |
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Medicare Advantage |
Is valid until 365 days from the date the authorization was issued |
You do not need to request a new authorization if the existing authorization is still valid. |
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