New authorization management system saves you time
Now available to providers serving Pennsylvania HealthChoices members!
Magellan's new authorization system (accessed via Availity Essentials) is a user-friendly and fast way to request and track your authorizations in real time.
Use the training resources below to learn more.
Video tutorials
Understanding the Provider Filter
Using Filter By and Direct Search
Create an Inpatient Authorization
Create an Outpatient Authorization
Quick reference guides
Understanding the Provider Filter (PDF)
General Navigation and Dashboard (PDF)
Create an Inpatient Authorization (PDF)
Extend an Inpatient Authorization (PDF)
Create a Service/Procedure (Outpatient) Authorization (PDF)
Create a Service/Procedure (Outpatient) Authorization with Two Diagnoses (PDF)
Add Service/Procedure (Outpatient) Authorization with Multiple Services (PDF)
Create an Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Authorization (PDF)
IBHS Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting (PDF)
Extend a Service/Procedure (Outpatient) Authorization (PDF)
View Authorization Status (PDF)
Add a Provider with an NPI in Availity Essentials (PDF)
Add a Provider without an NPI in Availity Essentials (PDF)
Demonstration recording
Listen to a replay of our March 22, 2023 live demonstration with Pennsylvania HealthChoices providers