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Our role in America’s healthAt UnitedHealthcare Community & State, we serve millions of Americans, many of whom contend with complex medical conditions on top of a daily challenge to make ends meet. That is why we are united behind our mission: to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Find us in your state Featured Story Why is Health Equity So Important?Taking a “whole person” approach to careGet updates on Medicaid topics you care aboutBe the first to know about relevant news & insights by subscribing to our newsletter. NewsWant the latest news about UnitedHealthcare? Visit our Newsroom. @UHCCS on TwitterLooking for health plans in your area?Payment Error Rate Measurement Audit (PERM) and Single State Audit 2020UHC is alerting our providers that KanCare is conducting its annual Payment Error Rate Measurement Audit (PERM) and Single State Audit and we ask that you be prepared, if called upon, to provide timely medical records to UHC and KanCare beginning in late fourth quarter 2020. We insure more pregnant moms, more children, and more aged, blind and
persons with disabilities than anyone else. No one has a larger list of doctors and hospitals. We're a leader in working with community organizations to help the uninsured become insured, and the insured to get the best medical care possible. We're a leader in the effort to understand the social and cultural causes of disease. UnitedHealthcare has been in your community for years. We look forward to partnering with you. We know you don't have time to spare, so we put all the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan resources you need in one place. Use the navigation on the left to quickly find what you're looking for. Be sure to check back frequently for updates. Prior Authorization and Notification ResourcesCurrent Policies and Clinical GuidelinesProvider Administrative Manual and GuidesExpand All add_circle_outline Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Division of Health Care Finance and the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC) are working together to assist Medicaid providers in Kansas with implementing health information technology and the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program (Meaningful Use). OverviewThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established the Medicaid Managed Care Rule to:
Enhance policies related to program integrity With the Medicaid Managed Care Rule, CMS updated the type of information managed care organizations are required to include in their care provider directories. The best way for primary care providers (PCPs) to view and export the full member roster is using the CommunityCare tool, which allows you to:
For help using CommunityCare, please see our Quick Reference Guide. If you’re not familiar with our portal, go to UHCprovider.com/portal. Check out Care Conductor in the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal under Clinical & Pharmacy. Reporting Fraud, Waste or Abuse to UsWhen you report a situation that could be considered fraud, you’re doing your part to help save money for the health care system and prevent personal loss for others. If you suspect another provider or member has committed fraud, waste or abuse, you have a responsibility and a right to report it. Taking action and making a report is an important first
step. After your report is made, we will work to detect, correct and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the health care system. Call us at 1-844-359-7736 or visit uhc.com/fraud to report any issues or concerns. UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete® Special Needs PlanUnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Special Needs Plans (SNP) offer benefits for people with both Medicare and Medicaid. These SNP plans provide benefits beyond Original Medicare, and may include transportation to medical appointments and vision exams. Members must have Medicaid to enroll. Current News, Bulletins and AlertsLast Modified | 05.21.2021 Use this list of local health departments to learn about availability in your area. Availability may vary by location and time. We encourage you to check back often as information becomes more available. Learn More Last Modified | 12.23.2020 The UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete® plan is available for individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. Learn More View More News Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) InformationHIPAA standardized both medical and non-medical codes across the health care industry and under this federal regulation, local medical service codes must now be replaced with the appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and CPT-4 codes. Integrity of Claims, Reports, and Representations to the GovernmentUnitedHealth Group requires compliance with the requirements of federal and state laws that prohibit the submission of false claims in connection with federal health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. View our policy. DisclaimerIf UHG policies conflict with provisions of a state contract or with state or federal law, the contractual / statutory / regulatory provisions shall prevail. To see updated policy changes, select the Bulletin section at left. What is the difference between HMO and PPO United Healthcare?You may have lower out-of-pocket costs from the PPO provider than you would out-of-network. However, PPOs differ from HMOs and EPOs by allowing you benefits for out-of-network care when you want, but possibly at a reduced level of coverage and benefits.
What is the difference between a HMO and PPO plan?HMO plans typically have lower monthly premiums. You can also expect to pay less out of pocket. PPOs tend to have higher monthly premiums in exchange for the flexibility to use providers both in and out of network without a referral. Out-of-pocket medical costs can also run higher with a PPO plan.
What does HMO mean in healthcare?A type of health insurance plan that usually limits coverage to care from doctors who work for or contract with the HMO. It generally won't cover out-of-network care except in an emergency.
What means PPO insurance?A type of health plan that contracts with medical providers, such as hospitals and doctors, to create a network of participating providers. You pay less if you use providers that belong to the plan's network.
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