News from the Agency for Health Care Administration To Medicaid Providers

Effective April 25th, 2008, Medicaid will require a prior authorization for atypical anti-psychotics for children under the age of six years. The prior authorization request form will be posted on the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) website prior to March 11th, 2008. You may access the form on the AHCA website at:

http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Prescribed_Drug/

If you have questions or require assistance in submitting a prior authorization request, please contact the fiscal agent at 800-603-1714 or Medicaid Pharmacy Services at 850-487-4441.


FMHI Staff Receive Funds to Help Identify Effective Psychosocial Interventions Specifically for Children with Mental Health Challenges

The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) at the University of South Florida was awarded a $3 million contract by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to study the use of psychotherapeutic medications... more>>