Common use of Prior Authorization Clause in Contracts

Prior Authorization. The MHSA Participating Provider must obtain prior authorization from the MHSA for all non- emergency Mental Health and Substance Use Dis- order inpatient admissions including Residential Care, and Other Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services. For prior authorization of Mental Health and Sub- stance Use Disorder Services, the MHSA Partici- pating Provider should contact the MHSA at 0- 000-000-0000 at least five business days prior to the admission. The MHSA will render a decision on all requests for prior authorization of services as follows: