Important Notice Regarding Prior Authorizations for MP.PA.147

Jul. 2025Important Notices

UPMC Health Plan previously communicated that prior authorizations would be required under policy Diagnostic and Surveillance Colonoscopy, 18 Years Old and Older – MP.PA.147 effective June 1, 2025. However, the prior authorization requirement will be paused until Sept. 1, 2025.

Authorizations that have already been submitted will be entered without a review. Patient care should not be delayed or interrupted.

The provider is responsible for clinical decisions and billing. An authorization is not a guarantee of payment for services rendered. 

Recent Announcements

Medical device correction: FreeStyle Libre 3 (Abbott – December)

Abbott has announced a medical device correction for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors. These sensors monitor blood glucose levels as part of the FreeStyle Libre system, which includes a sensor, reader, and app. The correction applies only to the sensor. No other Libre products or Abbott biowearables are affected.
Dec. 2025Pharmacy Updates

CME Webinar: The State of Telehealth in 2026

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. that will share updates on the state of telehealth for 2026.
Dec. 2025Education/Webinars

Formulary updates effective Jan. 1, 2026

Review upcoming policy and operational updates
Dec. 2025Pharmacy Updates