Prior Authorization Process: Long Term Support Services

How to Request Prior Authorization for Long Term Support Services

There are three ways to request a prior authorization for Long Term Support Services.

1. Fax a Texas Standard Prior Authorization Request Form for Health Care Services to the Service Coordination department at Cigna-HealthSpring at 1-877-809-0789.
2. Request a Prior Authorization online through Cigna-HealthSpring's Provider Portal
3. Speak with a Cigna-HealthSpring representative in the Prior Authorization Department by calling 1-877-725-2688.

To determine the status of an authorization request, call the Service Coordination Department at 1-877-725-2688.

Authorizations for Long Term Support Services are issued for up to twelve (12) months, depending on the service requested.