Referrals and pre-authorizations during the post-emergency period | Humana

To: All participating physicians / providers of Humana Health Plans of Puerto Rico, Inc. and Humana Insurance of Puerto Rico, Inc. (Medicare Advantage)

Re: Referrals and pre-authorizations during the post-emergency period

On September 17, 2017, the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. UU declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to the impact of Hurricane Maria. The emergency period will end on June 13, 2018. Beginning June 14, 2018, the usual processes for prior referrals and authorizations will resume.