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How "medically necessary" is applied when evaluating prior authorization requests, What's new on the Medicaid Web site
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Nov 1, 2001
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth) has updated guidance on how 'medically necessary' criteria are applied when evaluating prior authorization requests. This policy clarifies the standards and evaluation process for determining medical necessity in prior auth decisions.
Action Required
Review updated medical necessity criteria for Wisconsin Medicaid prior authorization requests. Billing team and providers should ensure prior auth requests include comprehensive documentation that meets the updated 'medically necessary' standards to avoid denials.