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Make Availity Essentials your go-to for claims and more

Magellan's claim submission tool to retire — for faster, simpler claims, use Quick Claims on Availity Essentials

Availity Essentials is now the primary place to submit claims, check claim status and view remittance and EOP/EOB information — if you haven’t started using Availity yet, now’s the time.

Magellan's Submit a Claim Online (Claims Courier) tool to retire soon

Other tools and functions will move to Availity Essentials in the coming weeks. 

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Using Availity now helps ensure uninterrupted access as changes roll out. 

Submit claims faster with Quick Claims

Quick Claims in Availity Essentials simplifies claim entry for Magellan members — ideal for practices with repeat patients or similar claims.

Why providers use it:

  • Search and autofill: Pulls data from prior eligibility and benefits submissions.
  • Simplified entry: Only the essential fields you need.
  • Saved templates: Store up to 50 members to speed up future primary claims.

Watch a short recorded demo (Availity sign‑in required), then try Quick Claims yourself to see how it can streamline your workflow.

Check claim status and payments in one place

Availity Essentials is also the go‑to platform for claim status, remittance and EOP/EOB data:

  • Use the Claims Status tile and Remittance Viewer in Availity.

More enhanced claim status features will be available soon. Stay tuned.


One portal, multiple tasks

In Availity Essentials, providers can:

  • Submit and track claims.
  • View remittance and EOP/EOB data.
  • Check member eligibility and benefits.
  • Access Magellan‑specific tools through Magellan Healthcare’s Payer Space with single sign‑on.

Not using Availity Essentials yet?

  • No cost registration and use
  • Complimentary webinars and resources to help you get started

Set up your Availity Essentials account and start using claims tools today.

Make sure to bookmark Magellan’s Availity Essentials page for the latest updates.

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