ABA Providers MS-CAN Program

Use the optimized experience for submitting ABA prior authorization requests

Immediate authentication
Real-time status updates
Automatic request linkage to member record

Learn in minutes

This 7-minute video walks you through the prior authorization submission steps. Click to begin.

What to have ready for your prior authorization request submission

Download the submission checklist QRG for a list of what's needed. Robust details are required at the time of submission to reduce requests for information.

Review the ABA clincal review requirements
Provider data: Name, address, NPI and TIN
Member data: Name, address and Member ID*

*Member ID search is a feature in the optimized experience

Submit an ABA prior authorization request

First time users: you will need a One Healthcare ID (OHID) to log in to the Provider Express secure portal to submit requests. Register here for a OHID.

In-network providers, Log in to the secure portal:
1. Select 'Auths' from the upper right menu
2. Click the 'Auth request' tab
3. Choose 'Request a new authorization'
4. Select ABA Assessment or Treatment from the drop down
5. Complete the required fields and submit

Out-of-network providers
ABA assessment requests begin here.
ABA treatment requests begin here.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, is one of the selected managed care plans providing coverage to Mississippi Coordinated Access Network (CAN) and Mississippi Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Optum has been selected by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan to develop and manage the ABA network for MS CAN and MS CHIP members.

To assist you in your participation in this program, learn more about the process for applying to the network, and the clinical protocols required in this unique network, please review the resource materials below.