A. WellCare claims will be processed according to timely filing provisions in the providers WellCare Participating Provider Agreement. S< Molina Healthcare of Michigan, 100 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 600 Attn: Claims, Troy, MI 48084-5209 Or Fax to: (248) 925-1768. Explains rules and state, line of business and CMS-specific regulations regarding 837I EDI transactions. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 2) Reconsideration or Claim disputes/Appeals. We will call you with our decision if we decide you need a fast appeal. Providers interested in joining the Absolute Total Care vision network for routine vision services can contact Envolve Vision at 1-800-531-2818. Date of Occurrence/DOSApril 1, 2021 and after: Processed by Absolute Total Care. The state has also helped to set the rules for making a grievance. endstream
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We understand that maintaining a healthy community starts with providing care to those who need it most. Claims will be processed according to timely filing provisions in the providers Absolute Total Care Participating Provider Agreement. All transitioning Medicaid members will receive a welcome packet and new ID card from Absolute Total Care in March 2021 and will use the Absolute Total Care ID card to get prescriptions and access health care services starting April 1, 2021. P.O. WellCare of South Carolina will be known as Absolute Total Care as of April 1, 2021. Explains rules and state, line of business and CMS-specific regulations regarding 837I EDI transactions. Because those authorizations will automatically transfer to Absolute Total Care, it is not necessary to request the authorization again when the member becomes eligible with Absolute Total Care. There is a lot of insurance that follows different time frames for claim submission. Absolute Total Care will continue to offer Marketplace products under the Ambetter brand. Providers interested in joining the Absolute Total Care Provider Network should submit a request to Network Development and Contracting via email at atc_contracting@centene.com. If you request a hearing, the request must: A State Fair Hearing is a legal proceeding. It was a smart move. Earliest From Dates on or after April 1, 2021 should be filed to Absolute Total Care. Members who are dealing with stress or anxiety can call our 24-Hour Behavioral Health Crisis Line at 1-833-207-4240 to speak with a trained professional. Our health insurance programs are committed to transforming the health of the community one individual at a time. Medicaid Claims Payment Policies WellCare understands that having access to the right tools can help you and your staff streamline day-to-day administrative tasks. To ask for hearing, call 1-800-763-9087 or write to: You also can make a request online using SCDHHS form at https://msp.scdhhs.gov/appeals/site-page/file-appeal. To have someone represent you, you must complete an Appointment of Representative (AOR) form. A. Please make sure you ask your members for a copy of their Absolute Total Care and Healthy Connections Choices Medicaid ID cards before each visit. The Claim Reconsideration process is an informal claim review, and is not a substitute for an appeal of a final agency decision. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Q. The provider needs to contact Absolute Total Care to arrange continuing care. As of April 1, 2021, all WellCare of South Carolina Medicaid members will become Absolute Total Care members. We cannot disenroll you from our plan or treat you differently. A. If your services are continued during an appeal or a hearing, you can keep getting them until: If the hearing is decided in your favor, well approve and pay for the care that is needed. Box 600601 Columbia, SC 29260. Beginning, March 14 March 31, 2021, please send to WellCare, April 1 April 3, 2021, please send to Absolute Total Care, DOS prior to 4/1/2021- Processed by WellCare, DOS 4/1/2021 and after- Processed by Absolute Total Care, Date of Occurrence/DOS prior to 4/1/2021- Processed by WellCare, Date of Occurrence/DOS 4/1/2021 and after- Processed by Absolute Total Care. Wellcare uses cookies. %PDF-1.6
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How do I join Absolute Total Cares provider network? Tampa, FL 33631-3384. Welcome to WellCare Provider Login Contact Us Join Our Network Medicaid Medicare Tools News and Education AcariaHealth Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacy Forms Request for Drug Coverage Request to Review Drug Coverage Denial . For example, if a payer has a 90-day timely filing requirement, that means you need to submit the claim within 90 days of the date of service. To continue care with their current provider after the 90-day Transition of Care, the provider must agree to work with Absolute Total Care on the member's care and accept Absolute Total Care's payment rates. In South Carolina, WellCare and Absolute Total Care are joining to better serve you. Keep yourself informed about Coronavirus (COVID-19.) 1044 0 obj
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Providers do not need to do anything additional to provide services on or after 4/1/2021 if the provider is in network with both WellCare and Absolute Total Care. The way your providers or others act or treat you. At the hearing, well explain why we made our decision. Q. WellCare of North Carolina Medicaid providers are not required to obtain an authorization for professional services for the 90-day post-go live period from July 1, 2021 through September 28, 2021. For general questions about claims submissions, call Provider Claims Services at 1-800-575-0418. DOS April 1, 2021 and after: Processed by Absolute Total Care. Please see list of services that will require authorization during this time. Box 8206 If you file a grievance or an appeal, we must be fair. Box 31384 All dates of service prior to 4/1/2021 should be filed to WellCare of South Carolina. 1,flQ*!WLOmsmz\D;I5BI,yA#z!vYQi5'fedREF40
b666q1(UtUJJ.i` (T/@E Example of how to properly split claim that span the cutover date of April 1, 2021: Q. Thanka kaa yoa Tufrbeau ingsnh ngetfu South Caralaita nouMa mpvd. From time to time, WellCare Health Plans reviews its reimbursement policies to maintain close alignment with industry standards and coding updates released by health care industry sources like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and nationally recognized health and medical societies. Members who are dealing with stress or anxiety can call our 24-Hour Behavioral Health Crisis Line at 1-833-207-4240 to speak with a trained professional. Check out the Interoperability Page to learn more. Box 6000 Greenville, SC 29606. Symptoms are flu-like, including: Fever Coughing That's why we provide tools and resources to help. Register now. WellCare Medicare members are not affected by this change. This gives members time to establish with a new provider in the network and ensure that they have continuity of care. We will also send you a letter with our decision within 72 hours from receiving your appeal. However, as of April 1, 2021, all WellCare of South Carolina Medicaid members will become Absolute Total Care members. If you are unable to view PDFs, please download Adobe Reader. This must be done within 120 days from the date of Notice of Appeal Resolution you received from us. WellCare of South Carolina will be known as Absolute Total Care as of April 1, 2021. Reconsideration or Claim Disputes/Appeals: Farmington, MO 63640-3821. Reminder: It is important that providers check eligibility prior to providing services as members can potentially change plans prior to April 1, 2021 if they are in the annual choice period. Claims Department You will receive an acknowledgement letter within 5 business days, and we will send you a resolution within 90 calendar days. If Medicare is the primary payer, timely filing is determined from the processing date indicated on the primary carrier's explanation of benefit (EOB) If Medicare is the Secondary Payer (MSP), the initial claim must be submitted to the primary payer within Cigna's timely filing period. Please make sure you ask your members for a copy of their Absolute Total Care and Healthy Connections Choices Medicaid ID cards before each visit. South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Appeals and Hearings P.O. To earn rewards, members must: Download the Go365 for Humana Healthy Horizons app onto a mobile device from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Copyright 2023 Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. Outpatient Prior Authorization Form (PDF) Inpatient Prior Authorization Form (PDF) The current transaction means that WellCare of South Carolina Medicaid members are transitioning to Absolute Total Care and will become Absolute Total Care members, effective April 1, 2021. If you think you might have been exposed, contact a doctor immediately. hYnH~}9'I`@>cLq,&DYH"W~&eJx'"luWU]JDBFRJ!*SN(s'6# ^*dg4$SB7K4z:r6')baka+Raf4J=)l,
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s To avoid rejections please split the services into two separate claim submissions. WellCare of North Carolina will begin to release medical payments to providers beginning July 6, 2021. However, as of April 1, 2021, all WellCare of South Carolina Medicaid members will become Absolute Total Care members. WellCare Medicaid members migrating to Absolute Total Care will be assigned to their assigned WellCare primary care provider as if the primary care provideris in network with Absolute Total Care. You can file the grievance yourself. This manual sets forth the policies and procedures that providers participating in the Wellcare Prime network are required to follow. The rules include what we must do when we get a grievance. Providers will continue to work directly with WellCare to address any claims for dates of service prior to the membership transfer of April 1, 2021. Providers can help facilitate timely claim payment by having an understanding of our processes and requirements. APPEALS, GRIEVANCES AND PROVIDER DISPUTES. Prior authorizations issued by WellCare for dates of service on or after 4/1/2021 will transfer with the members eligibility to Absolute Total Care. A. March 14-March 31, 2021, please send to WellCare. Always verify timely filing requirements with the third party payor. Pregnant members receiving care from an out-of-network Obstetrician can continue to see their current obstetrician until after the baby is born. How do I determine if an institutional inpatient bill type submission overlapping 4/1/2021 should be filed to WellCare or Absolute Total Care? As of April 1, 2021, all WellCare of South Carolina Medicaid members will transfer to Absolute Total Care. P.O. Explains rules and state, line of business and CMS-specific regulations regarding 837I EDI transactions. Q. The annual flu vaccine helps prevent the flu. A. WellCare claims will be processed according to timely filing provisions in the providers WellCare Participating Provider Agreement. In South Carolina, WellCare and Absolute Total Care are joining to better serve you. PROVIDERS NOTE:Please send Corrected Claims as normal submissions via electronic or paper. To avoid rejections please split the services into two separate claim submissions. South Carolina DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Post Office Box 8206 Columbia, South Carolina 29202-8206 www.scdhhs.gov November 24, 2009 ALL . Box 31224 You may do this in writing or in person. They must inform their vendor of AmeriHealth Caritas . Providers do not need to do anything additional to provide services on or after April 1, 2021 if the provider is in network with both WellCare and Absolute Total Care. Wellcare uses cookies. You will need Adobe Reader to open PDFs on this site. Living Well Quality of Care Medicaid Managed Care Medicaid and CHIP Quality Resource Library Improvement Initiatives Performance Measurement Releases & Announcements Enrollment Strategies Continuous Eligibility Express Lane Eligibility Lawfully Residing Immigrant Children & Pregnant Women Presumptive Eligibility Home & Community Based Services Example of how to properly split claim that span the cutover date of April 1, 2021: Yes, Absolute Total Care and WellCare will continue to offer Medicare products under their current brands and product names, until further notice. Our fax number is 1-866-201-0657. From time to time, WellCare Health Plans reviews its reimbursement policies to maintain close alignment with industry standards and coding updates released by health care industry sources like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and nationally recognized health and medical societies. Send your written appeal to: We must have your written consent before someone can file an appeal for you. If an authorization is needed, you can log in to the Secure Provider Portal at absolutetotalcare.com to submit and confirm authorizations. To continue providing transition of care services, providers that are not part of the Absolute Total Care Network must agree to work with Absolute Total Care and accept Absolute Total Cares payment rates. You do not appeal within 10 calendar days from when the Plan mails an adverse Notice of Action, or you do not request a hearing within 10 calendar days from when the Plan mails an adverse Notice of Appeals Resolution whichever is later. The member will be encouraged to establish care with a new in network PCP/specialist prior to the end of the transition/continuity of care period to review present treatment plan and coordinate the member's medical care. pst/!+ Y^Ynwb7tw,eI^ Please make sure you ask your members for a copy of their Absolute Total Care and Healthy Connections Choices Medicaid ID cards before each visit. Download the free version of Adobe Reader. Welcome to Wellcare By Allwell, a Medicare Advantage plan. The second level review will follow the same process and procedure outlined for the initial review. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. All Paper Claim Submissions can be mailed to: WellCare Health Plans All transitioning Medicaid members will receive a welcome packet and new ID card from Absolute Total Care in March 2021 and will use the Absolute Total Care ID card to get prescriptions and access healthcare services starting April 1, 2021. 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WellCare of South Carolinawants to ensure that claims are handled as efficiently as possible. We expect this process to be seamless for our valued members and there will be no break in their coverage. Download the free version of Adobe Reader. Claim Filing AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, hereafter referred to as the Plan (where appropriate), is required by the North Carolina and federal regulations to capture specific data regarding services rendered to its members. Prior authorizations issued by WellCare for dates of service on or after April 1, 2021 will transfer with the members eligibility to Absolute Total Care. It will tell you we received your grievance. P.O. WellCare Medicare members are not affected by this change. Instructions on how to submit a corrected or voided claim. Additionally, WellCare will have a migration section on their provider page at