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BT202046: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP temporarily revises PA policy for LTAC and AIR facility admissions
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · Critical Care, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 21, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid temporarily simplified prior authorization requirements for LTAC and AIR facility admissions during COVID-19. Clinical documentation is no longer required for initial admissions, only basic demographic and administrative information, with 14-day initial authorizations.
Action Required
For Indiana Medicaid patients requiring LTAC or AIR admission: Submit PA requests within 72 hours using only basic information (no clinical documentation). Include rendering provider details, member information, dates, procedure codes, and ICD diagnosis. Submit renewal requests with full clinical documentation before 14-day authorization expires. Maintain all clinical documentation for post-payment review.