Welcome! |
This page will serve as your quick, go-to resource hub for updates and information related to the oncology and cardiology programs for Molina Healthcare. Please refer to the training schedule located at the bottom of the page. |
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Changes effective July 1, 2026 for Medicare Members |
Molina Healthcare, including ConnectiCare (a Molina Healthcare company) and Passport by Molina Healthcare, is expanding its collaboration with Evolent as the administrator of the Cardiology and Oncology Quality Management programs. |
What does this mean for providers? |
Beginning July 1, 2026, Molina Healthcare Medicare members, (including ConnectiCare and Passport by Molina Healthcare) ages 18 and older will require authorization from Evolent for the following services ordered by all provider specialties:
Cardiology: Elective diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular services performed in a physician’s office, ambulatory setting, outpatient hospital, or *inpatient hospital setting (*professional services only).
Oncology: Oncology‑related chemotherapeutic agents, supportive agents, symptom‑management medications, and radiation oncology services administered in a physician’s office, ambulatory center, outpatient hospital and inpatient hospital setting* (*Chimeric Antigen Receptor [CAR] T-cell therapy only) for the following diagnosis codes: C00-D09.9, D37.01-D49.9, D61.810, D61.82, D63.0, D64.0-64.81, D70.1, D72.822, D75.81.
Evolent’s authorization review scope for services above is based on a defined list of applicable CPT and HCPCS codes. Providers should verify PA requirements using Molina Healthcare’s PA Lookup Tool starting July 1, 2026. |
Applicable Markets |
These prior authorization requirements apply to the following markets:
| Market |
Coverage Type (Line of Business) |
Market Type |
| Arizona |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP) |
New Market |
Connecticut (ConnectiCare) |
Medicare (HMO-POS), Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) |
Expanding Market |
| Illinois |
Medicare (HMO) |
Expanding Market |
| Iowa |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP) |
Expanding Market |
Kentucky (Passport by Molina Healthcare) |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP) |
Expanding Market |
| Mississippi |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP) |
Expanding Market |
| Nebraska |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP) |
New Market |
| Nevada |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP) |
Expanding Market |
| New Mexico |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP) |
New Market |
| Utah |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP)
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New Market |
| Washington |
Medicare (HMO D-SNP)
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Expanding Market |
New Market = first time program applies in this state; Expanding market = program already active with added service scope or membership. |
Submitting Prior Authorizations |
Authorizations issued by the health plan before July 1, 2026 for Medicare members are effective until the authorization expiration date. Beginning July 1, 2026, providers should submit all new prior authorization requests to Evolent for services scheduled on or after that date using one of the following methods:
Log in to the Evolent CarePro provider portal at carepro.evolent.com/
Calling 1.888.999.7713, available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. ET
New to CarePro? Register now to create your login and avoid authorization delays beginning July 1, 2026. |
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Training Sessions Starting Soon |
To help you prepare, we’ll be hosting live, virtual training sessions. Registration is now open for the following:
Practice Training Sessions
Instructional sessions designed to review the program and demonstrate how to submit and manage prior authorization requests using the Evolent provider portal.
Medical Oncology:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Radiation Oncology:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Cardiology:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
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