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BT202182: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP temporarily reinstates PA policy for LTAC and AIR facility admissions
Act
immediately
Effective date
Sep 8, 2021
Identified
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) has temporarily reinstated simplified prior authorization requirements for Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) and Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation (AIR) facility admissions due to COVID-19 surge. Providers must submit basic PA information within 72 hours of admission, with initial 14-day approvals requiring only administrative data (no clinical documentation initially required).
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What to do
immediately · 4 steps
01Billing team must update PA submission process for LTAC and AIR admissions.
02Submit universal PA forms within 72 hours of member admission with basic administrative information only (no clinical documentation required initially).
03Authorizations valid for 14 days only - submit new PA with full clinical documentation for extensions beyond 14 days.
04Update workflows to ensure timely submission to avoid claim denials.
Original notice
BT202182: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP temporarily reinstates PA policy for LTAC and AIR facility admissions
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Related changes
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