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Claims

MetroPlus is a capitated plan - why do I have to submit claims?
Where do I send claims?
How do I check the status of a claim?
What do I do when a claim is denied
When will I receive payment for submitted claims?

Clinical & Quality

What is QARR?
What is the Provider Performance Profile?
What specialized care management/health programs does MetroPlus offer?

Eligibility

How do I verify member eligibility?
What services do not require an authorization from a MetroPlus PCP?



Claims

MetroPlus is a capitated plan - why do I have to submit claims?
As contractually required, providers must submit claims so MetroPlus can report to the State Department of Health that its members are receiving the appropriate types of care, such as well child visits, pre-natal care, regular check-ups and other indicators in accordance with QARR (Quality Assurance Reporting Requirements). MetroPlus also has Provider Performance Profiles which rewards providers for meeting quality indicators.
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Where do I send claims?
Claims must be submitted to MetroPlus within 90 days of the date of service.
  • Submit claims Electronically via:
        WEBMD
        Please use MetroPlus Payor Number 13265
  • Mail claims to:
        MetroPlus Health Plan
       PO Box 1966
       New York, NY 10116
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    How do I check the status of a claim?
    You may check the status of a claim by using the "secured claims status check" on the MetroPlus website. You must enter your ____________ and a unique ID to gain access to the portal.
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    What do I do when a claim is denied?
    If you disagree with a claim payment determination, you have the write to appeal.

    Written Inquiries:
    MetroPlus Health Plan
    Claims Service Department
    160 Water Street - 12th Floor
    New York, New York 10038
      Telephone Inquiries:
    Claims Service Department
    (800) 597-3380
      FAX Inquiries:
    (212) 908-8789
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    When will I receive payment for submitted claims?
    Please allow 30 days from claim submission date.
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    Clinical & Quality

    What is QARR?
    QARR stands for Quality Assurance Reporting Requirements. QARR is the New York State Department of Health's version of HEDIS, which is the national Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set. The National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) developed and routinely monitors HEDIS. The QARR is a set of performance measures that the Plan must report on an annual basis to NYSDOH for the following programs:MedicaidFamily Health Plus Child Health Plus To review MetroPlus Health Plan's 2002 QARR Results click here The NYSDOH publishes QARR results for each Plan on its website at: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/mancare/mcmain.htm

    What is the Provider Performance Profile?
    The Provider Performance Profile is a report card that summarizes the clinical care provided to our members by each health care facility and/or individual provider. The report card is reviewed quarterly and offers an opportunity for MetroPlus to monitor and reward providers/facilities for providing optimal and timely care to members.
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    What specialized care management/health programs does MetroPlus offer?
    MetroPlus offers a number of care management programs for our members. The Utilization Management Department monitors all members who have the following dis
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    Eligibility

    How do I verify member eligibility?
    There are a number of ways to verify member eligibility.

    1. You may verify member eligibility by using the "secured member eligibility" function on the MetroPlus website. Click on the Provider Page for instructions. You will need to enter your ________________ and a unique ID to gain access to the information.

    Or

    2. Download your Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus Rosters from this website Click here (link)
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    What services do not require an authorization from a MetroPlus PCP?
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