When you bill for individual and/or family therapy

Learn about common billing errors to avoid and check out some tips to ensure your claims accurately reflect the services you deliver.

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...

Magellan provider handbooks revised for 2026

The Magellan Handbook for the National Provider Network, and the accompanying Handbook Supplement for Organizational and Facility Providers, have been revised to reflect several new policies and...

'Tis the season for giving...presence

The holiday season often comes wrapped in ribbons of joy—but also tangled in stress, unrealistic expectations and exhaustion. This year, what if there were a way to focus on reducing seasonal...

Free CE: Treatment refractory depression, Sept. 16

Join Magellan as we welcome Dr. Martha Koo, chief medical officer of Your Behavioral Health, to present an in-depth exploration of treatment refractory depression for September's lunch-and-learn.

Eating disorder treatment, virtually? Webinar Dec. 18

Register today then join Magellan and Equip in December to discuss how virtual treatment for eating disorders could benefit your patients. CE offered for qualified attendees!

Sparking holiday joy

Magellan joins with you in planning for emotional wellbeing and celebration during the holidays and beyond with these tips and resources.

Learn about MAT for alcohol use disorder, Feb. 25

Learn about medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder, Feb. 25 This event has passed. Attend a virtual lunch-and-learn Join Magellan for our first lunch-and-learn of 2025 as we...

What to know about your Form 1099s

We will mail your Form 1099 to the financial address on record. If you want your 1099s to go to a different address, you must update your financial address electronically via the Magellan provider...

Share your ethnic background, language

Fact: 75% of Magellan providers currently share their ethnic origin with members.

Why measurement informed-care matters

"Am I making a difference with my clients?” Many clinicians often wonder. When progress feels invisible, consider how screening tools can help.

Re-diagnosis of PDD or autism not required

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Assembly Bill 951 (AB 951) prohibits commercial health plans from requiring a member previously diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) or autism to receive a...

Observing American Heart Month

February’s American Heart Month affords a timely reminder that physical and mental health are deeply connected. Even brief, supportive conversations about heart health can reinforce whole-person...

Add specialties in support LGBTQIA+ members

Magellan gives you additional options when sharing your specialties with potential clients who identify as LGBTQIA+. It's easy (we show you how).

4 ways to support patients with substance use disorders

Effective follow-up care is critical for improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUDs). Impact your patients' recovery journeys and long-term health with these best...

It's a win-win

When Magellan network providers give our communications, such this Provider Focus newsletter, a high score, it means the world to us.

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month

During May and throughout the year, Magellan is committed to increasing awareness about mental health. This year, we highlight the signficant role that feeling connected to others plays in mental...

Magellan adopts new clinical practice guidelines

Magellan’s clinical taskforce recently adopted several external clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). These guidelines serve as the evidence-based framework for practitioners’ clinical...

Metabolic monitoring for patients with schizophrenia

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and diabetes are among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Persons with serious mental illness...

EAP registration features coming May 20

Magellan is enhancing provider website experiences to make it easier for you to complete essential tasks securely. On May 20, 2025, you’ll be able to register EAP cases and access case details and...

New podcast episode is now available

A new episode of Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Matters podcast is here. It features a timely conversation on mindfulness and social-emotional resiliency.

Billing targeted case management

Behavioral health targeted case management (TCM) supports members with complex needs by coordinating services across systems of care. Because TCM is time-based and documentation-driven, accurate...

Expand your reach with PSYPACT

With licensing through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®), you could provide virtual services to Magellan Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) members across 40+ participating states —...

Providers' strong EAP record practices continue

Recent Employee Assistance Program (EAP) record reviews show that providers continue to deliver clear, consistent and high‑quality documentation that supports effective short‑term care and...

Treatment record reviews demonstrate quality of care

Accurate documentation supports quality care. Each year, Magellan conducts treatment record reviews to assess clinical documentation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across our...

Texas providers: Billing targeted case management

Behavioral health targeted case management (TCM) supports Dell Children’s Health Plan members with complex needs by coordinating services across systems of care. Because TCM is time-based and...

Treatment record review finishes strong

Records Magellan reviewed from 2025 show consistent quality across most measures, with continued focus needed on care coordination and client rights.

MNC updates this fall

Medical necessity criteria updates to occur in fall 2026 The 2026-2027 Magellan Care Guidelines will become effective later this year. Stay tuned to our provider website, MagellanProvider.com, for...

Go to Availity Essentials for claims and more

With Magellan's Claims Courier set to retire in the coming weeks, Availity Essentials' simplified claims functions could be just what you need. (Plus, Availity Essentials gives you access to claims...

Breaking the silence, saving lives

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Together, we can foster a culture of awareness and compassion that saves lives. Explore Magellan resources for yourself, your practice and your...

Magellan providers make a difference

Some of Magellan’s network providers in California have faced evacuation due to wildfires and have continued to support as many members as possible.

Provider experience improves

Magellan is committed to making it easier for providers to get what they need online. Results from Magellan’s latest Provider Experience Survey show meaningful progress over the past two years.

Region/plan-specific information

For the latest region/plan-specific information, visit MagellanProvider.com.

Magellan of Wyoming provider announcements

Visit the Magellan of Wyoming website for recent communications.

Magellan of PA provider announcements

Visit the Magellan of PA website for recent communications, upcoming events and more.

New podcast episodes are now available

Two new episodes of Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Matters podcast are here, featuring conversations on children’s behavioral health and rural behavioral health.

Magellan of Louisiana earns NCQA accreditation

Providers play a vital role in ongoing program success. Magellan of Louisiana is pleased to announce that our Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) program has successfully achieved reaccreditation...

Providing ABA services for employer plans

Magellan Healthcare* manages applied behavior analysis (ABA) benefits for several employer-sponsored health plans. What this means for you: If you are contracted as a Magellan ABA provider, you...

Conference strengthens provider collaboration across Wyoming

Magellan Healthcare of Wyoming hosted its 4th Annual Collaborative Connections Conference June 24-26, 2026, in Cheyenne. The event brought together providers, community partners and organizations...

Crisis services: Supporting accurate documentation and billing

Crisis services provide immediate support for members experiencing acute psychological distress. Because these services involve urgent intervention, documentation must clearly support medical...