New policy: MP.PA.104

Aug. 2023Important Notices
Effective Sept. 15, 2023, UPMC Health Plan will implement a new medical policy: Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) – MP.PA.104. This is a change from the previously communicated effective date of Sept. 1, 2023, as posted in the August issue of Provider Partner Update. This policy will require prior authorization of PCI services to be considered for reimbursement. View more information on MP.PA.104.

Recent Announcements

Pause in Prior Authorization Policies

On April 1, 2025, we announced that UPMC Health Plan would start requiring prior authorization for certain services. Please note that we are delaying or changing the implementation of prior authorization for some of these services, as described below.
May 2025Important Notices

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

“Turn Awareness into Action”Mental Health America founded Mental Health Month in 1949, and since that time, every May has been a time to unite millions of people to promote awareness, provide vital resources, and advocate for everyones mental well-being. 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year¹. Mental health affects us all, and its critical that we move beyond awareness to take meaningful steps for our well-being and that of our community.
May 2025Important Notices

Special notice: Important policy changes

Effective June 1, 2025, UPMC Health Plan will be implementing policy changes that will require providers to obtain prior authorizations for services listed in the following policies. For more information, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.
May 2025Important Notices