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BT202215: IHCP rescinds certain temporary COVID-19 policy changes
Act
by Apr 1, 2022
Effective date
Apr 1, 2022
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) is ending multiple temporary COVID-19 policy changes effective April 1, 2022. This rescinds relaxed prior authorization requirements for hospital admissions, substance abuse/psychiatric admissions, DME/HME supplies, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term acute care facilities that were temporarily implemented during the pandemic.
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What to do
by Apr 1, 2022 · 3 steps
01Billing and authorization teams must reinstate pre-COVID prior authorization processes for acute care hospital non-elective admissions, inpatient SUD and psychiatric admissions, DME/HME supplies and services, managed care SNF admissions, and LTAC/AIR facility admissions.
02Review IHCP provider reference modules for original authorization requirements.
03Update workflows to ensure proper prior authorizations are obtained before these services, as claims may be denied without proper authorization.
Original notice
BT202215: IHCP rescinds certain temporary COVID-19 policy changes
in.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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