News and updates
Alternative care contracting changes for some Oregon and Washington providers
Effective March 1, 2024, alternative care providers contracted through The CHP Group will no longer be considered in-network. Instead, PacificSource will begin contracting directly with alternative...
Change to therapeutic continuous glucose monitor benefit
Currently, continuous glucose monitors are covered under both durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy benefits. Effective January 1, 2024, we are transitioning all therapeutic CGMs to the...
January 2024 Drug List Change Notification (Commercial)
Updates on Existing Criteria
January 2024. The following changes to criteria are effective January 22, 2024:
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical...
Prior authorization requirement changes effective January 1, 2024 (Medicaid)
Certain codes will require prior authorization for Oregon Medicaid members.
Behavioral health criteria changing November 13, 2023
Beginning November 13, 2023, PacificSource will use different criteria for level-of-care decisions for mental health treatment (including inpatient, residential, partial...
December 2023 Drug List Change Notification (Commercial)
Updates on Existing Criteria
December 2023. The following changes to criteria are effective December 22, 2023:
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical Updates...
Pharmacy coverage updates effective November 15, 2023 (Medicaid)
We have recently updated our prior authorization list and coverage policies. This change is effective for dates of service on or after November...
ABA treatment services and neuropsychological and psychological testing will require prior authorization
New prior authorization requirements for providers regarding certain behavioral health services
Humira coverage is changing for Medicaid members
Here’s what you need to know:
Coverage of Humira (adalimumab) through PacificSource Community Solutions will change to other, biosimilar formulations.
Will I still be able to prescribe Humira?...
Stay extensions available for members in skilled nursing facilities (Medicaid)
PacificSource Community Solutions (Medicaid) allows a 20-day skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay for individuals who qualify for skilled care. Prior authorization is not required for admission to a...