Take Note of Change in Recommended Clinical Review Request Process 

July 29, 2026

Effective Aug. 15, 2026, we’re retiring the recommended clinical review request process through the Availity^® Essentials Attachments tool. To submit recommended clinical review requests, you may continue to use these options:

• Online (preferred): Use Availity Authorizations to quickly submit recommended clinical review requests to us through Availity Essentials. This option is preferred to expedite requests. Refer to the user guides for more information
• Fax: If you don’t have online access, you may download, complete and fax the Recommended Clinical Review Request form to us, along with necessary supporting documentation.
• Phone: Call our utilization management team. Refer to our interactive voice response caller guides for assistance.

Recommended clinical review is a review of medical necessity that occurs before services are rendered. Learn more.

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