Category: Medicare and Medicaid

UHC Provides More Prior Authorization Information

by ICS Staff | Oct 30, 2024 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

UHC released updated guidance regarding their Medicare Advantage Plan prior authorization requirements for chiropractic physicians. ICS continues to oppose this policy due to potential care delays, administrative burdens, and more.

Humana Medicare Advantage 2025 Chiropractic Coverage

by Marc Abla, CAE | Oct 21, 2024 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The ICS explains that in 2025, Humana Medicare Advantage will continue covering chiropractic care for acute and chronic conditions but will stop covering routine maintenance care. Watch the video to learn more!

Member Alert: Important Update on Humana’s Prior Authorization Requirements – 9/6/2024

by ICS Staff | Sep 6, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The ICS has learned that Humana’s chiropractic preauthorization applies only to Florida and California, while ICS efforts against UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage mandate continue.

New Prior-Authorization Requirements for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage: Involve Your Patients!

by ICS Staff | Sep 6, 2024 | Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society alerts about new prior authorization requirements from UHC and Humana Medicare Advantage. A flyer is available to help patients advocate for removal of this newly required step.

2024 Medicare Advantage Prior-Authorization Updates

by Marc Abla, CAE | Aug 28, 2024 | ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

New pre-authorization programs: United Healthcare Optum starts September 1, and Humana on August 29. We’ve shared resources for patient advocacy and will update you on any changes. Watch the video to learn more!