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February 11 2026 Upcoming CHAMPS Prior Authorization Changes

February 11 2026 Upcoming CHAMPS Prior Authorization Changes

February 11, 2026: Attention All Providers: To align with changes outlined in policy bulletin MMP 26-02 the CHAMPS Prior Authorization (PA) screens will get a new look and feel to allow for more efficient processing. The process of submitting a PA through CHAMPS will remain the same. The CHAMPS screens will be updated as part of the March release on March 21, 2026.

In the coming weeks MDHHS will be working to update provider resources to include the updated screen changes.

Below is a summary of additional changes, for complete details refer to MMP 26-02:

  • Standard PA determinations submitted on and after March 22, 2026, will be made no later than 7 calendar days after MDHHS receives a request for services. Determinations can be extended by up to 14 calendar days upon request.
  • Expedited PA determinations will be made no later than 72 hours after MDHHS receives the request.
  • An annual performance report of PA statistics will be posted on the CHAMPS PA website by March 31, 2026.

MDHHS will continue to update providers on these changes as well as when updated resources become available.