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Covers which member types and therapy services require prior authorization, the relationship between EviCore and Premera, and rules for when authorization is or is not needed (including initial evaluation visits and subsequent visit limits). 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For any treatment after this, prior authorization is required through EviCore. If treatment is initiated on a different date than the initial evaluation date, you would need to obtain prior authorization before the initial treatment visit occurs.  \nHow do I request a prior authorization through EviCore healthcare?  \nPractitioners and/or staff can request prior authorization in one of the following ways:  \nWeb Portal  \nThe EviCore portal is the quickest, most efficient way to request prior authorization and is available 24/7 . Practitioners can request authorization [by visiting](by visiting www.EviCore.com)[ ](by visiting www.EviCore.com)[www.EviCore.com](by visiting www.EviCore.com)  \nCall Center  \nEviCore’s call center is open [from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local](from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local) time. Practitioners and/or staff can request prior authorization and make revisions to existing cases by calling 855-252-1115.  \nHow many visits and units will EviCore approve when I submit a pre-service authorization request?  \nThe number of visits and units approved will vary based on the condition/complexity/response to care. When the requested care is medically necessary, EviCore will approve a number of visits/units to be utilized over a specific period of time to treat the patient’s condition, demonstrate progress and allow for a meaningful evaluation of the need to continue care beyond what has already been approved.  \nWhat are the benefits of using EviCore healthcare’s Web Portal?  \nOur web portal provides 24/7 access to submit or check on the status of your request. The portal also offers additional benefits for your convenience:  \n• Speed – Requests submitted online require half the time (or less) than those taken telephonically. They can often be processed immediately.  \n• Efficiency – Medical documentation can be attached to the case upon initial submission, reducing follow-up calls and consultation.  \n• Real-Time Access – Web users are able to see real-time status of a request.  \n• Member History – Web users are able to see both existing and previous requests for a member  \n• Opportunity for a ","cbCailGoRwpgXHLQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailGoRwpgXHLQ","pdf",192028,6,"English","# Specialized Therapy Programs - Frequently Asked Questions\n## EviCore and program scope\n## Prior authorization requirements and timing\n## Submitting requests and checking status","[{\"question\":\"Who is EviCore healthcare and what does it do for Premera and Lifewise members?\",\"answer\":\"EviCore healthcare is an independent specialty medical benefits management company providing utilization management services for Premera BCBS of Alaska and Lifewise. 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