Insights and Updates for Providers

March 2025

Skilled nursing care: prior authorization update

Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options | Tufts Medicare Preferred

We have amended a previous decision and prior authorization will not be required for skilled nursing care for Tufts Medicare Preferred members.

New medication adherence Star Measure tip sheet

Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options | Tufts Medicare Preferred

Point32Health has developed a new Star Measure tip sheet for the Medication Adherence measure for patients prescribed medication for diabetes, hypertension, or cholesterol.

Commercial migration reminder: avoid duplicate claims

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Commercial | Tufts Health Plan Commercial

When submitting claims for members who have switched plans, please remember to submit claims to the health plan based on the member’s eligibility on the date of service.

Reminder: One Care training requirement

Tufts Health One Care

Providers and office staff are reminded to complete comprehensive training on the One Care program, available in the Training section of our website.

Members’ rights and responsibilities

All products

Point32Health’s information on members’ rights and responsibilities is provided to clinicians at the time of member enrollment, and can be found in the Provider Manuals.

Pharmacy split fill program for select oral oncology drugs

Commercial Exchange | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Commercial | Tufts Health Direct | Tufts Health Plan Commercial

Point32Health is implementing a pharmacy split fill program for select oncology drugs to improve medication adherence and reduce drug wastage.

Correct coding reminders

All products

We’re offering reminders of correct coding practices when completing a UB-04 claim, and when billing for services ambulatory surgical center services.

Point32Health medical drug program updates

All products

Refer to this chart to review changes and updates to Point32Health’s medical drug program, including information about prior authorization, coverage updates, and more.

Pharmacy coverage changes

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Commercial | Tufts Health Direct | Tufts Health Plan Commercial | Tufts Health RITogether | Tufts Health Together

Please refer to this chart for information on updates to our Pharmacy coverage and Medical Necessity Guidelines.

MassHealth updates to Unified Formulary

Tufts Health Together — MassHealth MCO Plan and ACPPs

MassHealth recently announced updates to the MassHealth Unified Formulary, which will take effect on May 12, 2025.