Provider Responsibilities Precertification is required for mental health and substance abuse services for both STAR and CHIP  Direct referral – no PCP referral required to access mental health and substance abuse services  Mental health and substance abuse providers contact Magellan for initial authorization except in an emergency  Contact Magellan as soon as possible following the delivery of emergency service to coordinate care and discharge planning  Provide Magellan with a thorough assessment of the member  Contact Magellan if during the coarse of treatment you determine that services other than those authorized are required 67