Medicare Pre-Auth
All attempts are made to provide the most current information on the Pre-Auth Needed Tool. However, this does NOT guarantee payment. Payment of claims is dependent on eligibility, covered benefits, provider contracts, correct coding and billing practices. If you are uncertain that prior authorization is needed, please submit a request for an accurate response.
Important Reminder: Effective July 1, 2025, tangoExternal Link and WellSkyExternal Link will be delegated for Skilled Home Health and Post-Acute Facility management services for Wellcare and Wellcare By Allwell members. Please direct all PAC authorizations to WellSky and all Home Health authorizations to tango starting July 1, 2025. To learn more please visit the tango and WellSky Provider Resource CenterExternal Link.
The following services need to be verified by Evolent.
Complex imaging, MRA, MRI, PET, and CT scan
Musculoskeletsal services
Oncology/supportive drugs for members age 18 and older need to be verified by New Century Health
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All Out-of-Network requests require prior authorization
except emergency care, urgent care, or Acute Medical Inpatient Services.
For non-participating providers, Join Our Network
***Note for Home Health Services***
Authorization is required per 60-day episode of care. Each episode will be reviewed for medical necessity and CMS coverage criteria.
Are Services for Hospice, Dialysis, or are services being performed in the Emergency Department or Urgent Care Center?
| Types of Services | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Is the member being admitted to an inpatient facility? | ||
| Are anesthesia services being requested for pain management, dental surgery or services in the office rendered by a non-participating provider? |