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COVID-19 State-Specific Guidance Updates
Last updated: August 7, 2020
The health of our members and the safety of those who deliver care are our top priorities. United Behavioral Health (dba Optum Behavioral Health) is taking action and providing resources to support our members and providers during this challenging time. United Behavioral Health is working to help people access health care to the fullest extent possible as we come together to address this national emergency. Whether you are new to our network or are a long-time network participant, the links below will connect you with current resource information and a variety of services to assist you and support your interactions with us.
The states listed below reflect the latest information we have on state-specific guidance. Please click on the state(s) in which you practice to find links to the appropriate information.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Additional Flexibility Related to Behavioral Health Services (Prestige Health Choice membership and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan membership)
- Medicaid COVID-19 Hospital Transfer Requirements (Prestige Health Choice membership and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan membership)
- Medicaid Coverage of Services During the State of Emergency Related to COVID-19 (Prestige Health Choice membership and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan membership)
- Medicaid Telemedicine Flexibility for Behavioral Health Providers During the COVID-19 State of Emergency (Prestige Health Choice membership and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan membership)
- Medicaid Telemedicine Guidance for Medical and Behavioral Health Providers (Prestige Health Choice membership and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan membership)
- Additional Flexibility Related to Behavioral Health Services (Prestige Health Choice membership and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan membership)
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- MA BSAS Waiver from Certain Regulatory Requirements (AllWays Health Partners membership)
- MA DMH Bulletin 20-04 – COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance (AllWays Health Partners membership)
- MA DOI Bulletin 2020-19 – Flexibility with Early Intervention Services
- MA Early Intervention Services QRG
- MA DOI Bulletin 2020-19 – Continued Relaxation of Prior Auth in Response to COVID-19
- MA BSAS Waiver from Certain Regulatory Requirements (AllWays Health Partners membership)
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
We’re listening.
We are monitoring the inquires we’re receiving on an ongoing basis and working hard to answer your questions. We will be making frequent updates to this page. Please be sure to check back often for the latest information.
Disclaimer:
The benefits described within this website describe federal requirements and Optum and UnitedHealthcare national policy. Additional benefits may be available in some states and under some plans.