As a provider, you are accountable for the information in this alert and when applicable, it will be incorporated into the Beacon Health Options of Pennsylvania Provider Manual.
2023 Provider Alerts
- PA 3.23.01 Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Announcement – Bulletin Suspension Information
- PA 2.23.01 COVID-19 Reporting Update
- PA 1.23.01 Invitation to Providers to Attend Webinar: Using Availity Essentials
2022 Provider Alerts
- PA 9.22.12 Access, Availability and Health Equity Survey
- PA 8.22.12 Prior Authorization Requirements Update Effective September 1, 2022
- PA 7.22.11 Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Confidentiality Guidance
- PA 6.22.11 Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Update
- PA 5.22.08 Monkeypox: Important Info for Providers
- PA 4.22.07 Authorization Parameters and KidNet for IBHS Providers
- PA 3.22.06 Language Assistance Program
- PA 2.22.03 Temporarily Waiving the Timely Filing Requirement
- PA 1.22.02 Prior Authorization Suspension Ending March 31, 2022
2021 Provider Alerts
- PA 11.21.11 Beacon Health Options COVID-19 Guidelines Update for November 2021
- PA 10.21.11 Medical Evaluation of Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder Patients
- PA 9.21.11 Beacon Health Options Updated Fax Process
- PA 8.21.9 Use of Valproic Acid in Women and Girls of Childbearing Potential
- PA 7.21.9 Beacon Health Options Updated Timely Filing Waiver Request Process
- PA 6.21.9 Beacon Health Options COVID-19 Guidelines: Update at 18 Months
- PA 5.21.7 Beacon Health Options Expectations for Safe Discharge from Residential Care Settings
- PA 4.21.2 Beacon Health Options Expectations for ASAM Service Alignment
- PA 3.20.8 COVID-19 Guidelines in Ambulatory and Community-Based Care Settings
- PA 1.20.7 COVID-19 Guidelines in Congregate Care Settings
- PA 1.21.1 CPT Coding Change for Evaluation and Management
2020 Provider Alerts
- PA 6.20.12 Reimbursement for Licensed Practitioners
- PA 5.20.11 Opioid Treatment Programs and Dual Eligible Members
- PA 4.20.9 COVID-19 Reporting Tool for All Beacon In-Network Providers
- PA 2.20.8 15-Minute Codes Added for Mental Health Partial Hospitalization
2019 Provider Alerts
- PA 9.19.12 Interpreter Services
- PA 8.19.10 Methadone Guest Dosing
- PA 7.19.10 Updated Outpatient Authorization Requirements
- PA 5.19.6 ACT 62 Process Change
- PA 4.19.6 Attending Taxonomy Code Revised
- PA 3.19.5 Guidelines for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders
- PA 2.19.6 Role of the Medical Director at Residential Treatment Facilities
2018 Provider Alerts
- PA 3.18.9 ORP Updated Billing Instructions
- PA 2.18.8 Ordering, Referring and Prescribing
- PA 1.18.6 Retro-Authorization Policy Reinforced
2017 Provider Alerts
- PA 4.17.8 TSS Prescription Schedule Initiative Modification
- PA 3.17.3 Place of Service Codes Are Being Updated
- PA 2.17.2 Paper Claims Submission Standards
- PA 1.17.2 Guidelines for the Approval of Telepsych Services in HealthChoices
2016 Provider Alerts
- PA 4.16.11 ICD-10 Coding Reminder
- PA 3.16.10 ICD-10 Updates
- PA 2.16.9 PROMISe Re-Enrollment/Revalidation
- PA 1.16.3 Provider Payment Suspensions Based on Credible Allegations of Fraud
2015 Provider Alerts
- PA 6.15.12 ICD-10 and Authorizations
- PA 5.15.12 Re-Enroll/Revalidate All Medical Assistance Programs Before the End of 2015
- PA 4.15.9 Authorizations and ICD-10 Coding Reminder
- PA 3.15.6 Place of Service Codes Reminder
- PA 1.15.4 Requesting Retro Authorizations for Members Moving from Private Care Option to HealthChoices
2014 Provider Alerts
- PA 10.14.12 Submitting Authorizations Electronically
- PA 9.14.10 Credentialing and Recredentialing – CAQH
- PA 8.14.8 E-Commerce Requirements.
- PA 7.14.7 DSM-5 Screens in ProviderConnect
- PA 6.14.4 Requests for Authorizations and Retro-Authorizations
- PA 5.14.2 ICD-10 Claims Process Rules
- PA 4.14.2 Payment for Diagnostic Laboratory Services in Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Clinics
- PA 3.14.2 Service Authorization Requirements
- PA 2.14.1 Family Based Providers – Units for Travel
- PA 1.14.1 Updated CMS-1500 Form