White paper shows breakthrough in pediatric outcomes

  Magellan's team-based approach fosters clinical partnerships and provides tools to support physicians who treat children with mild to moderate behavioral health conditions.

Review these guidelines for interns/associates

Thank you for participating in the Magellan Healthcare* network. We recognize members’ increased need to access behavioral health services and appreciate your support by utilizing your...

Keep referrals coming your way

Keep referrals coming your way Atlas Systems, via PRIME-Hub, will again support Magellan’s* network providers (you!) in completing the required annual review and update of your provider directory...

Anonymous EAP registration allowed for State of CA

Due to confidentiality concerns driven by state job classification (e.g., California Highway Patrol officers), the State of California asks Magellan* to allow its employees to register for EAP...

Why work-life harmony matters for providers

  Magellan Federal's Trina Hammonds, PhD, LPC, CEAP, discusses practical strategies to prevent burnout, sustain resilience, and enhance wellbeing in today's workplace.

Maintaining EAP records

Picture a vintage vinyl record collection—The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, maybe some Fleetwood Mac or Led Zeppelin. The owner would likely safeguard those records as treasured keepsakes. Your EAP...

Podcast: Preventing suicide in schools

Episode 11 of the Behavioral Health Matters podcast is live! Host Jim Lees, Magellan’s member and family advocate for Lehigh and Northampton counties, sat down with Jim Presto, co-chair of the...

Building stronger systems together

Highlights from Magellan’s third Collaborative Connections Conference In June, Magellan of Wyoming’s High Fidelity Wraparound providers came together for the third annual Collaborative Connections...

Magellan's toolkit for primary care providers wins

We’re thrilled to share the news of the following industry award we received this year. Digital Health Award Gold: Behavioral health toolkit for primary care providers About the toolkit Magellan's...

California handbook supplement now online for 2026

The California provider handbook supplement and related appendices are now online on Magellan’s* provider website. Contracted providers must follow the policies and procedures outlined in handbook...

Upcoming changes to Magellan benefit administration, Jan. 1

In January 2026, Magellan Healthcare* will begin to phase out behavioral health benefit administration for several health plans. We understand the importance of continuity of care and provider...

Treatment record reviews finish strong

The Human Affairs International of California (HAI-CA)* care management center recently completed collating the results of its annual member treatment record review, which included clinical...

Timely follow-up appointments help patient outcomes

Key dates to know when scheduling FUH, FUM, and FUA appointments at year's end You’re likely already aware that meeting HEDIS standards* can help providers align their practices with evidence-based...

Texas facilities: Requesting an in-lieu of service

Magellan* authorizes intensive outpatient program (IOP), partial hospitalization program (PHP), coordinated specialty care (CSC), and institution of mental disease (IMD) services as an in-lieu-of...

Texas Medicaid requires enrollment revalidation

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has asked managed care organizations, including Magellan,* to help providers complete Medicaid enrollment revalidation. Why this matters If you...

Providers participate in treatment record review

Magellan compiles annual results of its provider treatment record review process applicable to the Magellan center serving commercial health plans in the states other than California. As reflected...

Plan-specific materials revised

Be sure to visit the Plan-Specific Information pages on our provider website for provider materials — such as handbook supplements and quick reference guides — that are specific to regions where...

QI program evaluation reflects accomplishments

The Magellan center serving commercial health plans in states other than California conducted a comprehensive evaluation of its quality improvement (QI) program covering the full year 2024. For the...

Upcoming changes to Magellan benefit administration, Jan. 1

In January 2026, Magellan Healthcare will begin to phase out behavioral health benefit administration for several health plans. We understand the importance of continuity of care and provider...

EAP handbook supplement updated for 2026

In addition to a revised Magellan National Provider Handbook, you’ll find the updated handbook supplement for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers — in effect for 2026 — on our provider...