The change to the prior authorization process and concurrent review process will affect the Medicare Advantage and DualAccess (D-SNP) Members in New York and Vermont.
As of Jan 1 ,2024 the process for Home Health Services and Concurrent Review will be handled by naviHealth, Inc. d/b/a Optum Home and Community Care.
Important things to remember:
- Start of Care (SOC) visits will not require prior authorization
- Providers should submit the notice of initiation of start of care for home health services to Optum Home and Community Care within the 5 days after the Start of Care visit: the provider will receive an Authorization Id, AND MVP Authorization ID- for the FIRST 30 days of the services. The MVP Authorization ID will allow the member to receive services without the need for an authorization.
- Prior to day 30, Provider must request prior authorization for days 31-60, by discipline, and provide documentation to Optum Home and Community Care.
- For each subsequent 60-day period, Provider must request prior authorization, by discipline, and provide documentation to Optum Home & Community Care during the 56-60-day recertification window.
If you would like more information, please visit mvphealthcare.com/policies and select Provider Policies, Effective October 1, 2023 (PDF) and review the Utilization and Case Management section.
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