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Appendix F. Prior Authorization GuideCovered ServicesIs PriorAuthorizationRequired?Exclusions <strong>and</strong> Limitations*• D. Services furnished after the determination is made by PHP or its designee thatthe recipient no longer needs care• E. Formal educational or vocational services related to traditional academicsubjects or vocational training• F. Experimental or investigations procedures, technologies, or non-drug therapies<strong>and</strong> related services• G. drugs classified as “ineffective” by FDA drug evaluations• H. Activity therapy, group activities, <strong>and</strong> other services which are primarilyrecreational or diversional in naturenursing facility services YesFor custodial care in a skilled nursing facility, member must meet the Nursing FacilityLevel of Care criteria.nutritional counseling(SDCB service***)nutritional servicesobservation in hospitalgreater than 24 hoursoccupational services(therapy)outpatient hospital basedpsychiatric services <strong>and</strong>partial hospitalizationoutpatient <strong>and</strong> partialhospitalization infreest<strong>and</strong>ing psychiatrichospitalOutpatient health careprofessional servicespersonal care services(ABCB service**)pharmacy servicesphysical health servicesphysical therapyYesNoYesYesYes for partialhospitalization, Nofor outpatientYes for partialhospitalization, Nofor outpatientNoYesYesNo, but reserverights to implementprocess foroverutilizersYesThis benefit is only for those who qualify for Nursing Facility Level of Care <strong>and</strong> selectSelf-Directed Community Benefits.PHP does not cover the following specific services:• A. Services not considered medically necessary for the condition of the recipient asdetermined by PHP• B. Dietary counseling for the sole purpose of weight loss• C. Weight control <strong>and</strong> weight management programs• D. Commercial dietary supplements or replacement products marketed for theprimary purpose of weight loss <strong>and</strong> weight management.Authorization does not exceed 48 total hours.• A. These services are not provided 24 hours per day.• B. Only for those who qualify for Nursing Facility Level of Care <strong>and</strong> select agencybasedcommunity benefits (ABCB).• C. Personal care services do not include those services for tasks the individual isalready receiving from other sources including tasks provided by natural supports.Natural supports are friends, family, <strong>and</strong> the community (through individuals, clubs,<strong>and</strong> organizations) that are able <strong>and</strong> consistently available to provide supports <strong>and</strong>services to the consumer. This service is not provided to ABCB recipients inassisted living facilities.F-92014 <strong>Practitioner</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Provider</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> - Ver. 3

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