As previously communicated, provider groups must use the NaviNet web portal in
order to initiate the following authorization types:
medical/surgical procedures
chemotherapy/infusion therapy
durable medical equipment
emergency hospital admission notification
home health
dietitian
home health aide
occupational therapy
physical therapy
skilled nursing
social work
speech therapy
home infusion
outpatient speech therapy
Please note that the representatives at the Health Resource Center are no
longer able to initiate the authorizations listed above.
Tips for submitting authorizations
NaviNet submissions that result in a pended status can take up to two business
days to be completed. These may include requests for additional clinical
information as well as requests that may result in a duplication of services.
If the authorization remains pended beyond two business days, or if the
authorization request is urgent, providers should call
1-800-ASK-BLUE for assistance.
Requests for medical/surgical procedures can be made up to six months in
advance on NaviNet, and in most cases, requests for medically necessary care
are authorized immediately.
In some instances, providers can modify the date of service previously approved
by selecting Authorizations from the Plan Transactions menu and then
Authorization Status Inquiry.
About NaviNet
For your convenience, NaviNet is available to all participating providers
Monday through Saturday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. If
your office location has not yet registered, go to NaviNet and select Sign up
from the top right. If your office is currently NaviNet-enabled and would like
training on how to submit authorizations, please call the eBusiness Provider
Hotline at
215-640-7410.
Magellan Behavioral Health, Inc., an independent company,
manages mental health and substance abuse benefits for most IBC members.
NaviNet® is a registered trademark of NaviNet, Inc., an
independent company.