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Behavioral Health Service Authorization FAQ
Alaska Medicaid·AK · Psychiatry·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jul 23, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
This policy establishes detailed guidelines for behavioral health service authorization requests, including who can sign forms, documentation requirements (treatment plans and ASAM assessments), and submission procedures. Key restrictions include one service per member per request and maximum 90-day authorization spans.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update behavioral health prior authorization workflows to consolidate all supporting documents into single PDF submissions. Ensure treatment plans cover requested service dates and include current ASAM assessments for SUD services. Limit SA requests to one service per member and maximum 90-day spans. Train staff that future-dated requests cannot be submitted more than 30 days in advance.