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Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 4.8.2026

Carelon - Provider Alert #7.26.03: Retrospective Authorizations Provider Alert Important Notice: This alert is intended ONLY for providers submitting Behavioral Health and ASAM Substance use Retrospective requests to Carelon Health of Pennsylvania (formerly Beacon Health Options), a PA Behavioral He...

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