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Welcome Members

Announcement about NHP's Referral Requirement

Effective Monday, September 10, 2012

Referrals are not required for the following:

  • Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy 
  • Care provided by a specialist while inpatient
  • Family planning services
  • Vision Care: fitting and dispensing lenses only (eye exams,
    ophthalmology and optometry specialist visits require a referral)
  • Care delivered in an OB/GYN Office Visit (routine, preventative and urgent care)
  • Outpatient and diversionary Behavioral Health Services
  • Special Kids Special Care (SKSC) Pediatric Program 
  • Urgent and Emergent Services

All other specialty services require a referral from the member's PCP.

*PLEASE NOTE: NHP members with a Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (HVMA) PCP will still require a referral to be seen outside of HVMA.

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