UCare to Roll Out New Member ID Card Design
Beginning Aug. 1, 2020, UCare will introduce a new member ID card design for all products that will be issued for members who join UCare or seek a replacement ID card during the remainder of this year.
Read the June 15 Provider Bulletin.
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Medicare Claims Processing Edits
In July of 2020, UCare put a temporary suspension on certain claims processing edits for the following products: UCare Medicare Plans, UCare Medicare with M Health Fairview & North Memorial, and EssentiaCare. Effective for Medicare claims processed after Jan. 1, 2021, UCare will be reinstating certain claims processing edits that were temporarily suspended in July 2020.
See the Nov. 23, 2020 bulletin for details.
FDA Alert on Voluntary Recall of Albuterol Inhalers Manufactured by Perrigo
On Sept. 21, 2020, the FDA announced a voluntary recall of all unexpired albuterol inhalers manufactured by Perrigo. This recall is to the retail pharmacy level. The FDA urges patients to continue using the inhaler they have on hand. UCare’s pharmacy department is contacting impacted members and their providers.
Read the October 6 Bulletin for more information.
UCare Introduces New Medicare Supplement Plans
UCare is introducing new Medicare Supplement Plans that Medicare-eligible individuals throughout Minnesota may select. The earliest effective date Medicare-eligibles can enroll in one of the UCare Medicare Supplement plans is Nov. 1, 2020. Members in the plans may seek care from any provider who accepts Medicare patients.
Read the October 8 Bulletin for more information.
Q4 2020 Update to UCare's Provider Manual
UCare’s 2020 Provider Manual contains critical information that providers need to know to effectively work with UCare and our members. It is important that providers reference the online manual regularly for up-to-date content. The Provider Manual has been updated to reflect current business practices.
Go to the 2020 Provider Manual page.
November 2020 Health Lines
Read about Health Plan Benefit Changes for 2021, Direct Access and the Parallel Process for SUD Treatment, UCare 2020 Provider Manual Update, UCare's First Virtual "A Salute to Excellence!", UCare Car Seat Distributions During COVID-19, Documentation for Diabetes, Provider Relief Fund Update, recent changes to COVID-19 Information for Providers page and more.
Critical Business Reminders
UCare informs providers of critical business reminders for the Credentialing and Recredentialing Process, Pharmacy, Complex Case Management Process, Utilization Management Information, Member Rights and Responsibilities, Shared Decision Making and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
See the August 2020 Bulletin.
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