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Alaska MedicaidMedicaid · Prior Auth · Prior Authorization · AK · PsychiatryMedium impact

Behavioral Health Service Authorization FAQ

Act
immediately
Effective date
Jul 23, 2025
Identified
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.

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What to do

immediately · 4 steps
01Billing team must update behavioral health prior authorization workflows to consolidate all supporting documents into single PDF submissions.
02Ensure treatment plans cover requested service dates and include current ASAM assessments for SUD services.
03Limit SA requests to one service per member and maximum 90-day spans.
04Train staff that future-dated requests cannot be submitted more than 30 days in advance.

Codes mentioned

H0011

Original notice

Behavioral Health Service Authorization FAQ
extranet-sp.dhss.alaska.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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