Provider Manual
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Medicaid Managed Care
- Product Overview
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Benefit Information
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Clinical Trials and Related Routine ServicesDental and Oral SurgeryHome Health Care ServicesNever EventNon-covered ServicesNurse On-Call and Telemonitoring ProgramsPersonal Care ServicesSkilled Nursing FacilitySterilization - Hysterectomy CoverageSterilization - Tubal Ligation or Vasectomy CoverageTransportation ServicesUrgent Care & Emergency RoomVision care
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Care Management
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Additional ProgramsChronic Care ManagementHealth AssessmentNational Committee for Quality AssurancePotentially Preventable Readmission programPrenatal Care Coordination ServicesPreventive Service GuidelinesPrograms for membersQuality Improvement - Utilization Management Program Overview Security Health Plan ProtocolsWellness and Health Promotion
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Claims Processing Policies and Procedures
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Anatomical Modifier Requirement PolicyBilling claims for dates that span a change of enrollmentClaims Coding ResourcesClaims Payment CalendarClean Claim and InterestCMS 1500 InstructionsCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityDrug Wastage PoliciesElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessGenetic and Molecular Lab TestingLimitation of LiabilityModifier InformationNational Drug Code RequirementsOutput ReportsProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Validation for Claims ProcessingProvider Remittance Advice StatementReimbursement for Inappropriate Discharge and ReadmissionReimbursement Recovery ProcessReference outside Laboratory Billing ProtocolSubrogationSurgery InformationTesting ProceduresTimely Filing for Claim SubmissionTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB 04 Instructions and Sample Claim FormUnlisted CodesWorkers' Compensation
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Contact Information
- Documentation Requirements
- ForwardHealth
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- HealthCheck
- Health Equity and Cultural Sensitivity Awareness
- Important Disclosures
- Member Information
- Provider Directory
- Provider resources for Program Integrity Training
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Rights and Responsibilities
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Access StandardsDHS Subcontract requirementsImproper billing of Medicaid Managed Care membersMedical PoliciesPrimary Care - Specialty Care Provider RoleProvider Credentialing ProcessProvider Reporting of Member ComplaintsProvider Response Requirements for Member ComplaintsProvider System Outages and or Material BreachProviders' Expectations of Security Health PlanSecurity Health Plans Expectations of Providers
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Utilization Management
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Continuity and Care CoordinationeviCoreHigh End Imaging - Cardiac studies and elective heart catheterizationHigh end imaging - radiation servicesHome HealthHospital admissions - Pre-certificationHospital Urgent/Observation AdmissionInappropriate Discharge and ReadmissionInpatient Acute Rehabilitation/Long Term Acute CareMedical NecessityMusculoskeletal proceduresNavihealth-Skilled Nursing Facility CareNorthwood DMENursing Facility Care/Skilled Nursing Facility CarePhysical, Speech and Occupational Therapy - OutpatientPre-certification Notification and Concurrent Review GuidePrior authorizationPrior Authorization for Non-affiliated ProvidersProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicySecond OpinionServices related to oral appliances - for treatment of obstructive sleep apneaSleep managementSterilization: Hysterectomy CoverageTechnology AssessmentUtilization management general informationUtilization management for behavior healthUtilization management for timeliness standards
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Family Health Center
- Program Overview
- Benefit Information
- Care Management
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Claims Processing and Policies and Procedures
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Anatomical Modifier Requirement PolicyClaims Coding ResourceClaims Payment CalendarClean Claim and InterestCMS 1500 InstructionsCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityDrug Wastage PoliciesElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessLimitation of LiabilityModifier InformationNational Drug Code RequirementsOutput ReportsProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Remittance Advice StatementReference Outside Laboratory Billing ProtocolReimbursement Recovery ProcessSubrogationTesting ProceduresTimely Filing for Claim SubmissionTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB 04 Instructions and Sample Claim FormUnlisted CodesWorkers Compensation
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Contact Information
- Documentation Requirements
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- Health Equity and Cultural Sensitivity Awareness
- Important Disclosures
- Member Information
- Pharmacy
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Utilization Management
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Group & Direct Pay
- Product Overview
- Benefit Information
- Care Management
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Claims Processing Policies and Procedures
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Anatomical Modifier Requirement PolicyClaims Coding ResourcesClaims Payment CalendarClean Claim and InterestCMS 1500 InstructionsCoding Quick ReferenceCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityDrug Wastage PoliciesElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessGenetic and Molecular Lab TestingLimitation of LiabilityModifier InformationNational Drug Code RequirementsNew Code PricingNon-covered Services and Experimental/InvestigativeOffice Infusion ProtocolOutput ReportsPrior Authorization Required for Office Based Procedures in ASC or Hospital Outpatient SettingProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Reimbursement NotesProvider Remittance Advice StatementReference (Outside) Laboratory Billing ProtocolReimbursement for Inappropriate Discharge and ReadmissionReimbursement Recovery ProcessSubrogationSurgery InformationTesting ProceduresTimely Filing for Claim SubmissionTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB-04 InstructionsUnlisted CodesWorkers' Compensation
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Contact Information
- Documentation Requirements
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- HCC - Risk Adjustment/Government Programs
- Health Equity and Cultural Sensitivity Awareness
- Important Disclosures
- Member Information
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Pharmacy
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Claims ProcessingDrug FormularyFormulary Exception RequestsGeneral ExclusionsGeneric SubstitutionOffice/Medical Setting Administered Medications that require prior authorization Over-the-Counter Medication CoveragePharmacy Utilization ManagementPrior AuthorizationSpecialty pharmacyStep TherapyTobacco Cessation Coverage
- Provider Directory
- Rights and Responsibilities
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Utilization Management
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Continuity and Care CoordinationDurable Medical Equipment and Home Respiratory EquipmenteviCoreHigh End Imaging - Cardiac studies and elective heart catheterizationHigh End Imaging - Radiation ServicesHome HealthHome IV Drug TherapiesHospice ProtocolsHospital Urgent/Observation AdmissionInappropriate Discharge and ReadmissionInpatient Acute Rehabilitation/Long Term Acute CareMedical NecessityMusculoskeletal proceduresNorthwood DMEOutpatient Therapy Treatment ConcurrentPharmaceuticals - Specialty Medications (Magellan)Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy - OutpatientPre-Certification Notification and Concurrent Review GuidePrior authorizationsProvider appeal and grievance policyRadiation Oncology ServicesSecond OpinionServices related to oral appliances - for treatment of obstructive sleep apneaSkilled Nursing Facility AdmissionSleep managementTechnology AssessmentUtilization management general informationUtilization management for Behavior HealthUtilization management for Timeliness Standards
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Medicare Advantage
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Product Overview D-SNP
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Ally Rx D-SNP BasicsAlly Rx D-SNP Model of CareBilling Ally Rx D-SNP MembersDiscussion of Disenrollment from Medicare AdvantageEncounter Data PolicyMedicare Advantage Part D Data SubmissionsMedicare Advantage Part D Reporting RequirementsMedicare Advantage Reporting RequirementsRecipient of Federal Funds PolicyWhat are Medicare Advantage Plans
- Product Overview HMO and D-SNP
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Benefit Information
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Acupuncture for chronic low back painContinuity and Coordination of CareDental BenefitsEmergency and Non-emergency TransportationEmergency and Urgently Needed Care CoverageHearing Services and Hearing AidsHome Health Care ServicesHome INR MonitoringMacular Degeneration Eye InjectionsPlan OverviewsPreventive Care CoverageRenal DialysisSkilled Nursing FacilityVision and Hardware Coverage
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Care Management
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Additional ProgramsAdvance Directive PolicyChronic Care ManagementCoverage DeterminationEnd Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Care CoordinationHealth Risk AssessmentHospice Care CoordinationNational Committee for Quality AssuranceNotice of Medicare NoncoverageOutpatient Observation Frequently Asked QuestionsPreventive Service GuidelinesPrograms for MembersQuality Improvement/Utilization Management Program OverviewSecurity Health Plan ProtocolsTwo Midnight RuleWellness and Health Promotion
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Claims Processing Policies and Procedures
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Anatomical Modifier Requirement PolicyBilling and ReportingClaims Coding ResourcesClaims Payment CalendarClean Claim and InterestCMS 1500 InstructionsCoding Quick ReferenceCoordination of BenefitsCorrection Adjustment RequestData Security and ConfidentialityDrug Wastage PoliciesElectronic ClaimsElectronic File Submission ProcessGenetic and Molecular Lab TestingLimitation of LiabilityNational Drug Code RequirementsModifier InformationOffice Infusion ProtocolOutput ReportsPayment IssuesProvider Appeal and Grievance PolicyProvider Remittance Advice StatementRate Letters from CMS for CAH, RHC & Swing BedsReference (Outside) Laboratory Billing ProtocolReimbursement for Inappropriate Discharge and ReadmissionReimbursement Recovery ProcessSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Consolidated Billing SubrogationTesting ProceduresTimely Filing for Claim SubmissionTrading Partner for Electronic DataTransaction TermsTransmissionUB-04 Instructions and Sample Claim FormUnlisted CodesWorkers' Compensation
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Contact Information
- Documentation Requirements
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- HCC - Risk Adjustment
- Health Equity and Cultural Sensitivity Awareness
- Important Disclosures
- Member Information
- Pharmacy
- Primary Care Provider
- Provider Directory
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Rights and Responsibilities
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Access StandardsMedical policiesProhibition of Interference with Health Care Professionals Advice to Medicare Advantage MembersProvider ContractingProvider Credentialing ProcessProvider Reporting of Member ComplaintsProvider Response Requirements for Member ComplaintsProvider System Outages and or Material BreachProviders' Expectations of Security Health PlanSecurity Health Plan's Expectations of ProvidersSkilled Nursing Facility Denial of Medicare/Medicaid Payment
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Utilization Management
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Authorization of Inpatient CareContinuity and Care CoordinationeviCoreHigh End Imaging - Cardiac imaging and elective heart catheterizationHigh End Imaging - Radiation ServicesHome HealthHome IV Drug TherapiesHospice ProtocolsHospital Inpatient Utilization ReviewHospital Urgent/Observation AdmissionInappropriate Discharge and ReadmissionInpatient Acute Rehabilitation/Long Term Acute CareMedical NecessityMusculoskeletal proceduresNavihealth-Skilled Nursing Facility CareNorthwood DMEPharmaceuticals - Specialty Medications (Magellan)Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy - OutpatientPre-Certification Notification and Concurrent Review GuidePrior authorizationsProvider appeal and grievance policyRadiation Oncology ServicesSecond OpinionServices related to oral appliances - for treatment of obstructive sleep apneaSkilled Nursing Facility AdmissionSleep managementTechnology AssessmentUtilization management general informationUtilization Management for behavior healthUtilization Management for timeliness standards
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Product Overview D-SNP
Macular Degeneration Eye Injections
Security Health Plan's Medicare Advantage plans, including Ally Rx D-SNP and Secure Saver MSA, provide coverage for Part B drugs administered in an office or outpatient setting. To view a member’s eligibility and benefits log in to the Security Health Plan Provider Portal. For plan specific documents such as the Explanation of Coverage (EOC), see https://www.securityhealth.org/brokers/document-library/medicare-documents.
- If a primary or specialty care office visit is billed, members may have an office visit copay, depending on plan benefits.
- Administration fees for Part B drugs do not apply any member cost-share when billed by a contracted provider.
The following are examples of information that can be found using the Provider Portal:
- Member eligibility and termination dates
- Group numbers
- Type of policy (HMO, POS, indemnity, etc.)
- Coordination of benefits (COB) information
- Out-of-pocket amounts (deductible, coinsurance, copayments)
- Prior authorization submission and status
You can check if you are a contracted provider on our Provider Directory. With the exception of Ally Rx D-SNP, Security Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage plans allow for members to use non-contracted provider who are Medicare certified and have not opted out of Medicare.
Providers are required to buy the Part B drugs and bill Security Health Plan on a medical claim.
Security Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage plans renew on a calendar year basis. These plans:
- Are not COBRA plans
- Are fully funded
- Cannot exclude for pre-existing conditions
Security Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage plans do not have lifetime maximums or annual benefit caps on Part B drugs administered in the office or in an outpatient setting.
Prior authorization is required for some Part B drugs
Per Security Health Plan policy, we do not require a doctor’s referral for Part B drugs. However, prior authorization may be required.
Please check the Pharmaceuticals: Specialty Medications (Prime Therapeutics Management) webpage to see if the Part B drug you are administering requires prior authorization.
Step therapy initiated for certain Part B injections
Effective for dates of service on or after May 1, 2019, Security Health Plan will implement step therapy requirements for NEW starts for some Part B drugs.
Implementation for new starts means that no members currently receiving eligible step therapy drugs under part B will have to change their drug. Step therapy prior authorization will be managed through Security Health Plan’s specialty pharmacy medication partner, Prime Therapeutics Management . Call 1-800-424-8243 or go to Prime Therapeutics Management prior authorization webpage.
