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[New York] Updates to Carelon Medical Benefits Management, Inc. Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines
Published May 18, 2026
AI Summary
Carelon Medical Benefits Management has updated their Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines for New York providers. This affects prior authorization and medical necessity review criteria for various services managed by Carelon.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the updated Carelon Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines at the provided URL to identify specific changes affecting your practice's services. Update prior authorization workflows and documentation requirements based on the new guidelines. Ensure staff are aware of any modified criteria for medical necessity reviews.
Plan Types
Commercial
States
NY
Specialties
all-specialties