Specialty Medication Prior Authorization Requirements
Defines documentation and submission requirements for prior authorization (PA) of specialty medications for Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island members; applies to providers submitting PA requests.
No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.
Provider Submission and Documentation Requirements
Specialty Medication PA Submission Requirements
Specialty medication prior authorization requests must include the member's chart or medical record demonstrating medical necessity for the requested indication, linked to the applicable prior authorization criteria.
- Include documentation from the member's chart/medical record that explicitly supports medical necessity for the indicated diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Required Clinical Documentation
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