Dear Provider,

The document attached describes WellCare's guidelines on how to request an authorization for hospital admission. You will find the step-by-step processes for both planned and unplanned admissions.Please refer to our Provider Handbook, located on our Web site's Resources area for Providers, for additional information. If you need assistance with an authorization, you may call our Provider Hotline at (866) 231-1821, prompt #2.

Thank you,
WellCare of Georgia