UHC Waives Cost Sharing….

SEP for Individuals Affected by a Disaster or Emergency, Humana 2021

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THRIVE

THRIVE CareAllies’ Provider Newsletter May 2021

Education inside: Obtain Assistance with Coding Accuracy and Documentation, one-on-one education, coding reference tools. Get set up for remote access, email [email protected].

Resource Material inside: 

  • CoVid Vaccine Flyers
  • Call us first: Poster, Wallet Card, Wearable Button, etc. 
  • NO-SHOW: Poster and Wallet Card (customizable)

Email CareAllies at [email protected] with any topic suggestions for this (your) newsletter.

THRIVE

Cigna MA 2nd Qtr News 5/11/2021

Feature Article: Engaging with Patients Virtually, Cigna’s Virtual Care Reimbursement Policy

Policy Updates:

  • Preventive Care Services
  • Precertification
  • Clinical, Reimbursement, and Administrative

General News

  • Claim Denial preventive tips
  • Appeal Reminders
  • and many more to numerous to add

Webinar Schedule for Digital Solutions:

Topic Date Time (CT) Length Meeting #
Eligibility and Benefits /Cigna Cost of Care Estimator Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12:00 60 min 179 626 8334
EFT Enrollment, Online Remittance, and Claim Status Inquiry Monday, May 17, 2021 11:00 60 min 179 602 5133
Online Appeal and Claim Reconsideration Wednesday, May 19, 202 11:00 60 min 179 487 2665
Website Access Manager Training Wednesday, May 26, 2021 11:00 60 min 179 079 6479
CignaforHCP.com Overview Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:30 90 mins 179 702 7790
Eligibility and Benefits /Cigna Cost of Care Estimator Wednesday, June 9, 2021 11:00 60 min 179 319 4586
EFT Enrollment, Online Remittance, and Claim Status Inquiry Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:00 60 min 179 225 1773
Online Appeal and Claim Reconsideration Monday, June 21, 2021 11:00 60 min 179 162 7760
Website Access Manager Training Monday, June 28, 2021 11:00 60 min 179 940 8512
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Bill Passes

Senate passes bill to extend Medicare sequester fix through 2021

Claims Hold!

Temporary Claims Hold Pending Congressional Action to Extend 2% Sequester Reduction Suspension

In anticipation of possible Congressional action to extend the 2% sequester reduction suspension, we instructed the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to hold all claims with dates of service on or after April 1, 2021, for a short period without affecting providers’ cash flow. This will minimize the volume of claims the MACs must reprocess if Congress extends the suspension; the MACs will automatically reprocess any claims paid with the reduction applied if necessary. 

Temporary Claim Hold

Billing for Services when Medicare is a Secondary Payer Feb. 23, 2021

This MLN Matters® Special Edition (SE) Article is for physicians, hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), suppliers and other providers who bill Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) MACs for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

Follow this link for the full article.

Sample Insurance Restriction form (simple)

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Self-Pay Insurance Restriction Sample Policy 2/22/2021

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Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15.40 Revised 8/7/20

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