Provider E-blast Archive

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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
11/17: 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
10/14: 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

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