OHCA Policies and Rules

317:30-5-746. Prior authorization and appeal of prior authorization decision

[Revised 09-14-2020]

(a) All behavioral health services must be prior authorized by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) or its designated agent before the service is rendered by an eligible provider. Without prior authorization, payment is not authorized.

(b) If a denial decision is made, an appeal may be initiated by the member or the member's legal guardian. The denial can be appealed to the OHCA within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of the notification of the denial by the OHCA or its designated agent.

Disclaimer. The OHCA rules found on this Web site are unofficial. The official rules are published by the Oklahoma Secretary of State Office of Administrative Rules as Title 317 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. To order an official copy of these rules, contact the Office of Administrative Rules at (405) 521-4911.

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