Provider E-blast Archive

October
10/2: Claim denials related to Gainwell provider enrollment status
10/1: CANS Levels of Care implementation scheduled for October 5

September
9/30: Join additional MCPE provider office hours in October
9/23: Apply for Idaho's multisystemic therapy funding opportunity
9/18: Complete CANS certification before conducting assessments
9/18: SOR housing and SOR/SUPTRS PHP services will resume
9/2: Clarification: CDA Billing Requirements for CPT code 90791
9/1: Join additional MCPE provider office hours in September

August
8/26: New clinical pharmacy program supports member care
8/21: MCPE quick facts: Gainwell enrollment and Magellan claims
8/21: CANS DSA and Levels of Care implementation planned for October
8/21: ACT billing updates: Encounter claims and member engagement requirements (sent to ACT providers only)
8/14: New Availity feature: View member funding source for SUD services
8/10: Discover a range of topics in September and October training sessions
8/7: Youth Peer Support training coming in September
8/7: Taxonomy codes must be included on claims submitted to Magellan for payment
8/6: Use GY modifier for Medicare-excluded services
8/5: Updated Availity authorization submission process
8/4: Billing guidance for interpreter services under Idaho Medicaid
8/3: Prepayment review process and medical record submission requirements
8/3: Enroll with Gainwell by Sept. 1 to avoid claim denials

July
7/24: Magellan Quarterly Peak newsletter - Summer 2026 edition
7/23: Upcoming changes to Wraparound billing and encounter reporting
7/22: PCSP template updates now go live July 30
7/17: Use fax for authorization attachments while ProAuth issue is resolved
7/13: Reminder: Timely filing requirements for state-funded services
7/2: Magellan IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement updated
7/1: YES Levels of Care implementation delayed to Aug. 3

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

September
9/26: Join the Magellan Healthcare network to provide Early Serious Mental Illness services
9/24: Reminder: Billing requirements for services under supervisory protocol
9/22: Reimbursement available for providers participating in CFTs
9/23: Get paid - review these tips to ensure proper claims submission
9/19: Magellan updates CANS assessment: Rationale now required
9/17: Global Peer Support Celebration Day Webinars
9/5: Use clinical judgement and Medical Necessity Criteria to identify youth for wraparound services

August
8/29: Magellan IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement and Appendix C updated
8/28: NEW retake a feature available in Psych Hub
8/27: Alert: Medicaid provider rate adjustment, update for Idaho Behavioral Health Plan
8/26: Magellan of Idaho website issue resolved
8/19: Magellan expands mileage reimbursement for IBHP providers
8/11: Register now for the 2025 Peaks to Coast Opioid & Polysubstance Response Summit
8/4: Prepare for ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition

July
7/30: Discover a range of topics in September and October training sessions
7/16: Alert: Document access issue resolved on Magellan of Idaho website
7/9: Join the Magellan Healthcare network to provide Parenting with Love and Limits services
7/8: Opportunity to implement prevention services for Idaho families
7/7: Network Director transition update
7/2: Magellan Quarterly Peak Newsletter - Spring Edition
7/1: Upcoming update: Changes to IDAPA Medicaid rules reflected in Provider Handbook Supplement

June
6/30: New cost sharing process for Other State Funded services
6/17: Discover a range of topics in July and August training sessions
6/13: Youth Peer Support training coming in July
6/9: Update: SOR & SUPTR SUD funding paused for select ASAM levels until further notice
6/4: When to request authorization for services

May
5/30: Magellan IBHP Provider Handbook Supplement and Appendix C updated
5/20: Join us for Wraparound 101 virtual learning sessions
5/19: Follow-up: Managed Care Provider Enrollment FAQs and more
5/7: Join an upcoming Parenting with Love and Limits provider forum

April
4/21: Discover a range of topics in May and June training sessions
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
9/23: 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