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Optum Behavioral Health prior authorization

From Optum Behavioral Health's own provider pages.

Prior authorization and notification, Optum Behavioral Health (Behavioral health): https://public.providerexpress.com/content/ope-provexpr/us/en/admin-resources/prior-auth-info.html. From Optum Behavioral Health's own page on public.providerexpress.com, verified October 23, 2026.

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Optum Behavioral Health prior authorization, by plan type

ForTypeValuePayer page saysVerified
Prior authorization and notification, Optum Behavioral HealthBehavioral healthWeb pagepublic.providerexpress.comPlans administered by Optum Behavioral Health require authorization or notification for specialty outpatient services and most inpatient services.public.providerexpress.com

Numbers and addresses change. Confirm on the linked Optum Behavioral Health page before you call, fax, or mail. This page lists contact details only. It does not say which providers or plans Optum Behavioral Health contracts with.

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How do providers reach Optum Behavioral Health for prior authorization?

Optum Behavioral Health lists: Prior authorization and notification, Optum Behavioral Health (Behavioral health): https://public.providerexpress.com/content/ope-provexpr/us/en/admin-resources/prior-auth-info.html. Source: public.providerexpress.com.

Does this page show network status?

No. It lists contact details Optum Behavioral Health publishes for providers. Network status comes from Optum Behavioral Health directly.

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