Prior Authorizations

Prior Authorization Code Lookup Tool

Effective February 1, 2026, Molina will no longer accept fax submissions for authorization requests in Michigan. Digital requests through the Availity portal will be required. Providers are encouraged to begin using the Availity portal now for faster, more efficient processing and communication! Early adoption will help ensure a smooth transition and avoid any service disruptions.

CMS-0057 Prior Authorization Annual Reporting

Michigan Medicaid Prior Authorization Annual Report 2025

MICHIGAN MEDICAID BENEFIT Prior Authorization Report 2025

Prior Authorization Statistics
Molina Healthcare Inc
Percentage
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests that were approved, aggregated for all items and services. 85%
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests that were denied, aggregated for all items and services. 15%
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests that were approved after an appeal, aggregated for all items and services. 56%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests that were approved after an appeal, aggregated for all items and services. 100%
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests for which the review timeframe was extended, and the request was approved, aggregated for all items and services. 64%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests for which the review timeframe was extended, and the request was approved, aggregated for all items and services. 73%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests that were approved, aggregated for all items and services. 88%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests that were denied, aggregated for all items and services. 12%
Timing
Average time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a determination by the payor, plan or issuer, for STANDARD prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in days) 5
Median time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a determination by the payor, plan, issuer, for STANDARD prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in days) 4
Average time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a decision by the payor, plan or issuer, for EXPEDITED prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in hours) 25
Median time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a decision by the payor, plan, issuer, for EXPEDITED prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in hours) 23

 

HEALTHY MICHIGAN PLAN Medicaid Prior Authorization Report 2025

Prior Authorization Statistics
Molina Healthcare Inc
Percentage
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests that were approved, aggregated for all items and services. 88%
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests that were denied, aggregated for all items and services. 12%
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests that were approved after an appeal, aggregated for all items and services. 57%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests that were approved after an appeal, aggregated for all items and services. 100%
The percentage of STANDARD prior authorization requests for which the review timeframe was extended, and the request was approved, aggregated for all items and services. 69%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests for which the review timeframe was extended, and the request was approved, aggregated for all items and services. 78%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests that were approved, aggregated for all items and services. 86%
The percentage of EXPEDITED prior authorization requests that were denied, aggregated for all items and services. 14%
Timing
Average time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a determination by the payor, plan or issuer, for STANDARD prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in days) 5
Median time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a determination by the payor, plan, issuer, for STANDARD prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in days) 4
Average time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a decision by the payor, plan or issuer, for EXPEDITED prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in hours) 24
Median time that elapsed between the submission of a request and a decision by the payor, plan, issuer, for EXPEDITED prior authorizations, aggregated for all items and services. (Measured in hours) 23