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Evolent Transition: Sign Up for Oncology Prior Auth Training

Effective date
May 1, 2026
Identified
Apr 24, 2026

Summary

Evolent Health will begin managing prior authorization requests for medical and radiation oncology services for Highmark members starting May 1, 2026. Training webinars are available before and after the go-live date to help providers understand the new authorization process.

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What to do

Action · 3 steps
01Before May 1, 2026: Oncology providers and billing staff must register for and attend Evolent training webinars (pre go-live sessions April 28-30 or post go-live sessions May 5-7).
02Contact providertraining@evolent.com for questions.
03Update billing workflows to route oncology prior authorizations through Evolent instead of directly to Highmark.

Original notice

Evolent Transition: Sign Up for Oncology Prior Auth Training
providers.highmark.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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