Coronavirus and the Suspension of Certain Utilization Review Requirements (Updated)
1/31/2022
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Posted by Provider Relations
As recommended in New York State Department of Financial Services Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 dated January 6, 2022, Fidelis Care has suspended the following prior authorization requirements for Medicare products:
Hospital to Hospital transfer between participating facilities
- The hospital is expected to use its best efforts to provide notice to Fidelis Care within 48 hours of the transfer.
- Please include information necessary for Fidelis Care to assist in coordinating care and discharge planning.
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
- Providers will have up to 7 days to notify Fidelis Care of the admission.
- Fidelis Care will approve the first 7 days of the stay, and will conduct concurrent review for all days beyond day 7
Fidelis Care will continue to monitor guidance from New York State.