Insights and Updates for Providers - June 2025
Referral requirement for home health agency care
As of June 15, 2025 a provider or discharging facility order will satisfy the referral requirement for home health agency care for Tufts Medicare Preferred and Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options.
Authorization: Reminders and Tips
Review best practices that can help ensure patients receive timely access to services and providers receive appropriate reimbursement.
Updates to observation stay authorizations
Effective Aug. 1, 2025, we will no longer authorize observation stays longer than 48 hours for Tufts Health Together, Tufts Health RITogether, and Tufts Health One Care.
Electronic Tools and Resources
Our electronic transaction capabilities make doing business with us quick and efficient. Explore our electronic services and learn about our secure portal capabilities for:
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Our plans
Learn more about the diverse range of health plans we offer under our legacy brands, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan.
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Short video: Checking referrals, notifications, and authorizations in HPHConnect
We’ll show you how to use the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care secure portal, HPHConnect, to check the status of a referral, notification, or authorizaton request. The video shares step-by-step instructions and time-saving tips.