Provider E-blast Archive

January
1/5: Magellan Quarterly Peak Newsletter - Winter Edition

December
12/30: Magellan IBHP rate schedule has been updated
12/29: Magellan prepares for ASAM 4th edition transition in 2027
12/23: Magellan outlines CBRS authorization process for 2026
12/19: Action required: Report appointment availability to meet IBHP access standards
12/15: Support member voice: MFAC recruitment for 2026
12/4: Discover a range of topics in January and February training sessions
12/3: Important update: DRG claims processing changes effective Jan. 1, 2026
12/3: Magellan IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement and Appendix C updated
12/2: Magellan IBHP rate schedule has been updated
12/1: Effective Jan. 1 2026: Adult STAD groups will no longer be billable
12/1: Important update: 2026 prior authorization changes for adult services

November
11/21: Get certified to deliver crisis services - training now available
11/17: 2026 Magellan Healthcare national handbook
11/13: Join a Magellan Provider Advisory Committee!
11/4: Youth Peer Support training coming in December

October
10/31: Important: Network-wide service changes effective Dec. 1, 2025
10/31: Effective Dec. 1, 2025: Bill behavioral modification services to Idaho Medicaid FFS
10/29: Take action: Review Safe and Sober House program updates and join provider forums
10/20: Magellan's revamped and updated AUD form now available
10/20: Update: Billing requirements for supervisory protocol claims
10/15: Join Magellan for our 2025 annual provider training sessions
10/14: Discover a range of topics in Nov. and Dec. training sessions
10/13: Magellan Quarterly Peak Newsletter - Fall Edition
10/6: Magellan Care Guidelines update takes effect Nov. 7, 2025
10/2: Important Magellan IBHP fee schedule updates

4/18: Attention: Youth Empowerment Services Request for Proposal posted
4/17: NEW Magellan Member Portal
4/15: Requesting a retrospective review for unplanned treatment circumstances
4/1: Magellan’s Authorization System updates impacting IP authorizations

March
3/27: Correction to IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement
3/21: Youth Peer Support training coming in April
3/21: Action required: Review New Idaho Medicaid provider enrollment requirements
3/12: Alert: SOR & SUPTR funding paused for select ASAM levels
3/10: Magellan Quaterly Peak Newsletter
3/7: Magellan IBHP program services appendix and revision log updated
3/3: Magellan IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement and Revision Log have been updated

February
2/25: Discover a range of topics in March and April training sessions
2/12: View the updated wraparound services criteria
2/6: Clariyfing background check requirements after Feb. 4 e-blast
2/4: Background check not successfully completed (All Providers)
2/4: Background check not successfully completed (Specific Providers)

January
1/28: Youth Peer Support training coming in February
1/10: Magellan crisis training requirements update

December
12/30: Prepare for Targeted Care Coordination changes by Dec. 31
12/16: Discover a range of topics in January and February training sessions
12/13: Correction to Magellan Provider Handbook
12/5: Action needed: Person-Centered Service Plan submissions due Dec. 31
12/2: Magellan IBHP program services appendix and revision log updated

November
11/22: Magellan Care Guidelines update takes effect Jan. 1
11/15: Join a Magellan Provider Advisory Committee
11/14: 2025 Magellan Healthcare national handbook
11/12: Consent/AUD form submission via Magellan's outcomes and assessments system to be reactivated
11/7: Wraparound Intensive Services (WInS) provider requirement updates
11/5: Urgent: Complete Magellan contracting activities by December 1, 2024

October
10/29: TEDS federal data collection requirements
10/24: Magellan IBHP rate schedule has been updated
10/23: Providing these services? Complete training by Nov. 30 or claims will not pay
10/22: Psychological testing updates

9/30: Magellan IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement and Revision Log have been updated
9/26: Youth Peer Support training coming in October
9/25: Recognizing National Recovery Month
9/23: Federal data collection requirements (TEDS data)
9/9: Attend IBHP open office hours to have your questions answered
9/5: Register with Availity Essentials for Magellan provider access

August
8/30: CE opportunity: Understanding the impact of PTSD on first responders’ health, Sept. 11
8/29: Magellan IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement, Revision Log, and rate schedule have been updated
8/28: Discover a range of topics in August & September training sessions
8/24: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your Magellan claim payments

July
7/26: Action required: Assign an Organization Administrator for Magellan’s outcomes and assessments system
7/23: Important: Authorization to use/disclose PHI forms must be completed entirely
7/18: Training sessions in July and August cover a range of topics
7/15: Allow pop-ups from Magellan for authorization system access
7/8: You have access to CEUs at no cost through Psych Hub
7/3: Urgent: Complete Magellan contracting activities by August 1, 2024
7/2: Attend IBHP open office hours to get your questions answered