[reg] Important Update on UHC Medicare Contract Expiration

[Kaniesha Mason]

Hi Jeannette,

I'm cc'ing John Roberts on this thread as he can better answer this question.  From my understanding the hospital charges would not be covered.  We are in the process of working out the contract details.  There will be more information shared as we get closer to 12/31/2022.  John is this accurate?

Kaniesha

From: Jeannette Emanuelli <EmanuelJ at upstate.edu>
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2022 2:42 PM
To: Kaniesha Mason <BarnettK at upstate.edu>; registration at lists.upstate.edu
Subject: Re: Important Update on UHC Medicare Contract Expiration

Thank you Kaneisha
I am still confused.
If we are provider based, don't our patients get billed both the provider fee and the facility fee?
Also, what if we order testing (radiology scans, labs, pathology) or surgery.  What do those fall under?

I just would hate to bring someone in and either they get a bill for services not covered, or worse than that -- we can't do any testing to treat them.

I appreciate your insight.

Thank you
Jeannette
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Subject: [reg] Important Update on UHC Medicare Contract Expiration


Good Afternoon,



We've been receiving inquires related to the UHC Medicare contract that is effective through 12/31/2022. This only impacts the hospital services, not the MSG/Professional Billing services. Appointments can continue to be scheduled into 2023. The patients will receive another notice if the negotiations are not successful.



Here's some verbiage that can be used for patient inquires:



"We are aware your plan has sent these letters. We have a contract that is effective through 12/31/2022. We are actively negotiating with UHC in an effort to come to an agreement for a new contract. Should we be unsuccessful in this endeavor you will receive additional communication."



Thank you for your time,

Kaniesha




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