Insurer Playbook
Molina Healthcare
Also known as: Molina, Molina Healthcare
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Known denial
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Known
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Common Denial Patterns
- Prior authorization denials for specialty referrals
- Medical necessity denials for durable medical equipment
- Formulary restrictions on specialty medications
- Home health and rehabilitation service limits
Appeal Best Practices
- 1For Medicaid denials, always request a state fair hearing
- 2Document functional limitations for DME and rehab denials
- 3Include progress notes showing ongoing medical necessity
- 4Reference specific Molina coverage guideline numbers
Known Weaknesses
- Medicaid fair hearings are independent and have high overturn rates
- DME and home health denials frequently overturned with proper documentation
- Network limitations in rural areas create access-based appeal opportunities
Contact & Response
Best Contact Method
Member services > Written appeal > State fair hearing
Typical Response Time
30 days (internal), varies by state
Internal Criteria Used
- MCG
- Molina Clinical Guidelines
General Tips
- Molina primarily serves Medicaid and low-income populations
- State Medicaid fair hearing rights apply to most Molina denials
- Molina publishes coverage guidelines — reference specific policies
- For marketplace plans, use standard ACA appeal process
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