Effective for Medicare claims with 2020 dates of service, processed after July 21, 2020, UCare is temporarily suspending certain claims processing edits for claims submitted on behalf of members in the following products: UCare Medicare Plans, UCare Medicare with M Health Fairview & North Memorial, and EssentiaCare.
See the July 21 bulletin for details.
Access to certain pharmacies may be limited because of temporary closures or building disruptions. UCare has prepared information to answer questions you may have for your patients.
Read the Pharmacy Access Bulletin.
As COVID-19 continues to impact Minnesota’s safety, health and financial security, UCare is taking several actions to help make health care more accessible and affordable.
See the May 28 Provider Bulletin for more information.
In November 2019, UCare issued a Provider Bulletin requiring Medicare Certified Home Health Care providers to submit claims in accordance with CMS billing guidelines. A new bulletin has been issued to provide additional clarification.
Read the May 1 bulletin here .
UCare is temporarily changing prior authorization and notification requirements for certain post-acute care services effective for dates of services April 20, 2020, to June 30, 2020, in response to COVID-19.
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.
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
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SIGN UPUCare has rolled out a new transportation system to schedule rides for our members. The new service will continue to be called UCare HealthRide.
Read the June 22 Provider Bulletin.
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. UCare has prepared a Provider Bulletin outlining the key updates.
Go to the 2020 Provider Manual