uninsured patient portal

by Prof. Laverna Hauck 9 min read

HRSA COVID-19 - Overview

15 hours ago The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Uninsured Program has stopped accepting claims for testing, treatment, and vaccine administration due to a lack of sufficient funds. Any claims submitted at this time will be rejected. >> Go To The Portal


How does the uninsured care portal work?

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Uninsured Program has stopped accepting claims for testing, treatment, and vaccine administration due to a lack of sufficient funds. Any claims submitted at this time will be rejected.

How do I contact the uninsured care programs?

You have checked for health care coverage eligibility and confirmed that the patient is uninsured. You have verified that the patient does not have coverage through an individual, or employer-sponsored plan, a federal healthcare program, or the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program at the time services were rendered, and no other payer will reimburse you for COVID-19 …

What is the uninsured care program?

On April 27, HHS, through the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), launched the COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal to allow family physicians and clinicians who have conducted COVID-19...

Can providers submit claims for uninsured patients?

Purpose: The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to improve participation by increasing registration on to a medical patient portal to an uninsured population. Medical patient portals have the potential to provide patients with timely, transparent access to health care information and engage them in their health care process and management.

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About the program

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provides claims reimbursement to health care providers generally at Medicare rates for testing uninsured individuals for COVID-19, treating uninsured individuals with a COVID-19 diagnosis, and administering COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured individuals.

How it works

Health care providers who have conducted COVID-19 testing or provided treatment for uninsured individuals with a COVID-19 primary diagnosis on or after February 4, 2020 can request claims reimbursement through the program electronically and will be reimbursed generally at Medicare rates, subject to available funding.

For whom can claims be submitted

Providers may submit claims for individuals in the U.S. without health care coverage.

What's covered

Reimbursement under this program will be made for qualifying testing for COVID-19, for treatment services with a primary COVID-19 diagnosis, and for qualifying COVID-19 vaccine administration fees, as determined by HRSA (subject to adjustment as may be necessary), which include the following:

Claims Submission

Information on claims submission can be found at: coviduninsuredclaim.linkhealth.com .

Claims Reimbursement

Claims for reimbursement will be priced as described below for eligible services (see coverage details above).

When can I learn more?

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How it Works

Family physicians and clinicians who have conducted COVID-19 testing or provided treatment for uninsured COVID-19 individuals on or after February 4, 2020, can request claims reimbursement through the program electronically and will be reimbursed generally at Medicare rates, subject to available funding.

Get Reimbursed for Unisured COVID-19 Patients

The COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal is now open. Request claims reimbursement for treatment provided to uninsured COVID-19 individuals on or after February, 4, 2020.

How much will I be reimbursed?

Reimbursement will be based on current-year Medicare fee schedule rates except where otherwise noted.

Support

Our service staff members are available to provide real-time technical support as well as service and payment support. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday in the caller's local time zone.

How to contact Uninsured Care Programs?

If you are not sure of the best way to document your address, income, and/or health insurance; or if you have questions about the enrollment process, please call the Uninsured Care Programs toll-free: 1-800-542-2437 or 1-844-682-4058 . Eligibility Criteria, Enrollment Process and Provider Information.

What to call if you are not an ADAP provider?

For questions regarding your ADAP and ADAP Plus coverage, call 1-800-542-2437 or 1-844-682-4058.

What is the AIDS drug assistance program?

AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) provides free medications for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections. The drugs provided through ADAP can help people with HIV/AIDS to live longer and treat the symptoms of HIV infection.

What is the prime number for Walgreens?

Walgreens/Alliance Rx Walgreens + Prime 347-955-3617 . The doctor needs to contact one of these specialty pharmacies and arrange for Cabenuva to be shipped directly to their office. The specialty pharmacy will bill the ADAP participant's insurance and/or ADAP.

What is HIV home care?

The HIV Home Care Program provides coverage for home care services to chronically medically dependent individuals as ordered by their physician. The program covers skilled nursing, home health aide services, intravenous therapy administration, medications and supplies and durable medical equipment when ordered by a doctor for specific conditions. Services must be provided through a home care agency which has enrolled in the program.

Does APIC pay for insurance?

APIC can pay for commercial health insurance premiums for ADAP eligible clients. APIC will pay for a cost effective health insurance policy. Policies considered for payment must be comprehensive and provide full prescription and primary care coverage without annual coverage caps.

Does Adap cover Cabenuva?

ADAP can cover the medication IF the prescription is filled at one of these specialty pharmacies: Accredo 1-877-222-7336. AHF Pharmacy 1-877-429-0708. CVS Caremark 1-800-237-2767. Humana Specialty Pharmacy 1-800-486-2668. Optum/Avella 1-855-427-4682.

What is the uninsured discount?

The uninsured discount will apply to medically necessary inpatient and outpatient services for patients residing in the United States. The discount will not be offered to international patients or for cosmetic or elective procedures that are not medically necessary.

What is limited benefit plan?

Limited benefit plan (s) Noncontracted insurance plan. Note on noncontracted insurance plans: When you have noncontracted insurance, many insurance companies do not agree to Mayo Clinic's rates; patients will have a greater out-of-pocket expense.

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