What is NewMMIS?
On May 26, 2009, MassHealth launched its New Medicaid Management Information System (NewMMIS) which includes the prior authorization functionality. Providers can easily access the system through the Internet to submit prior authorization requests and attachments electronically. Attachments that consist of photographs or X rays can be submitted electronically, as long as the image is digital. NewMMIS will assign a tracking number to the PA submission. The tracking number (known as GAN number under APAS) is used for tracking purposes only, and consists of nine characters (the tracking number is not the prior authorization number, which consists of one letter followed by nine numbers). While the tracking number is available to the provider immediately, the PA number will not be available until a decision on the PA request has been made. To learn more about NewMMIS, you may click on this link: www.mass.gov/masshealth/newmmis.
