FRISCO,
Texas, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan
Health, Inc., a leader in behavioral health, announced today that
its subsidiary, Magellan Healthcare, Inc., is now serving as the
state-wide contractor for the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan
(IBHP).
The new IBHP launched on July 1,
2024, offering a system of medically necessary, integrated
care and crisis services for Idahoans with a serious mental
illness, severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional
disturbance, substance use disorder and those with co-occurring
disorders.
Magellan Healthcare was selected by the Idaho Department of
Health and Welfare (IDHW) in June
2023 as the single state-wide contractor for the IBHP. Since
then, Magellan has worked closely with IDHW to design new and
integrate existing programs that include Medicaid and non-Medicaid
services, creating a transformational and seamless behavioral
health system for Idahoans.
"We are honored to serve the great state of Idaho and have worked diligently over the last
12 months with IDHW and community stakeholders to develop a
comprehensive network with hospitals and community providers to
ensure continuity of care with evidence-based and medically
necessary services for all members," said Caroline Carney, M.D., president of behavioral
health and chief medical officer of Magellan Health. "Magellan has
listened to individuals seeking services and to providers in
designing this system of care. We are proud to have created a team
of Idahoans who are leading our work to serve children and adults
with complex behavioral health needs throughout Idaho and ensure they receive the right
services in their communities."
For questions or additional information about IBHP, visit
www.MagellanofIdaho.com or call the following:
- Members: 1-855-202-0973 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week
- Provider and Others: 1-855-202-0983, 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. MT, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PT
About Magellan Health: Magellan Health, Inc.
supports innovative ways of accessing better health through
technology, while remaining focused on the critical personal
relationships that are necessary to achieve a healthy, vibrant
life. Magellan's customers include health plans and other managed
care organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and
governmental agencies and third-party administrators. For more
information, visit MagellanHealth.com.
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