Expedited Service Authorizations. In the event a Provider indicates, or the Contractor determines, that following the standard timeframe could seriously jeopardize the Member’s life or health the Contractor shall make an expedited authorization determination and provide notice within twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor may extend the twenty-four (24) hour period for up to five (5) Business Days if the Member or the Provider requests an extension, or if the Contractor justifies to DCH a need for additional information and the extension is in the Member’s interest.
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Samples: Business Associate Agreement (Amerigroup Corp), Business Associate Agreement (Centene Corp), Business Associate Agreement (Centene Corp)
Expedited Service Authorizations. In the event a Provider indicates, or the Contractor determines, that following the standard timeframe could seriously jeopardize the Member’s life or health the Contractor shall make an expedited authorization determination and provide notice within twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor may extend the twenty-four (24) hour time period for up to five (5) Business Days if the Member or the Provider requests an extension, or if the Contractor justifies to DCH a need for additional information and the extension is in the Member’s interest.
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Samples: Business Associate Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.), Business Associate Agreement (Amerigroup Corp)
Expedited Service Authorizations. In the event a Provider indicates, or the Contractor determines, that following the standard timeframe could seriously jeopardize the Member’s 's life or health the Contractor shall make an expedited authorization determination and provide notice within twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor may extend the twenty-four (24) hour period for up to five (5) Business Days if the Member or the Provider requests an extension, or if the Contractor justifies to DCH a need for additional information and the extension is in the Member’s 's interest.
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Samples: Business Associate Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.)
Expedited Service Authorizations. In the event a Provider indicates, or the Contractor determines, that following the standard timeframe could seriously jeopardize the Member’s life or health the Contractor shall make an expedited authorization determination and provide notice within twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor may extend the twenty-twenty- four (24) hour time period for up to five (5) Business Days if the Member or the Provider requests an extension, or if the Contractor justifies to DCH a need for additional information and the extension is in the Member’s interest.
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Expedited Service Authorizations. In the event a Provider indicates, or the Contractor determines, that following the standard timeframe could seriously jeopardize the Member’s life or health the Contractor shall make an expedited authorization determination and provide notice within twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor may extend the twenty-four (24) hour period for up to five (5) Business Days if the Member or the Provider requests an extension, or if the Contractor justifies to DCH a need for additional information and the extension is in the Member’s interest.. 116
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Samples: Business Associate Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.)