How do I find my GEHA provider?

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To find PPO providers, use this site's Provider Search or call GEHA at 800.296. 0776.

What provider network does GEHA use?

*UnitedHealthcare Options PPO is GEHA's preferred network in Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin through Dec. 31, 2020. To locate a participating provider in your area, call 800.296. 0776 or visit geha.com/Find-Care.

Is GEHA insurance part of UnitedHealthcare?

Important note: GEHA contracts with three networks nationwide: Aetna Signature Administrators, UnitedHealthcare Options PPO and UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus. If you call your provider to confirm that he or she is in the GEHA network, please have your GEHA ID card handy.

What insurance is GEHA through?

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association) is a self-insured, not-for-profit association providing medical and dental plans to federal employees and retirees and their families through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).

Is GEHA now Aetna?

Aetna Signature Administrators® and Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) are expanding their relationship. Starting January 1, 2021, GEHA members living in the following states will be able to access the Aetna Signature Administrators PPO program and medical network nationally.

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Is GEHA only for federal employees?

GEHA exclusively serves federal employees, federal retirees, military retirees and their families. That means our health plans are specially designed for you.

Is GEHA primary to Medicare?

(Medicare Advantage Plans)

If your Medicare Advantage plan is your primary insurance, GEHA Standard, High or Elevate Plus plan pays secondary.

What is GEHA stand for?

In March, the Chiefs entered into a naming-rights agreement with Lee's Summit-based Government Employees Health Association (GEHA). That means Arrowhead Stadium's official name is now GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Is GEHA an HMO or PPO?

GEHA's network of providers is one of the largest in the nation and includes more than 2.7 million in-network provider locations and over 9,300 hospitals. Our fee-for-service plan offers services through a PPO.

How do I contact GEHA?

Call 800.821. 6136 for help with your medical plan, or call 877.434. 2336 for help with your dental plan. Persons with speech or hearing impairments can contact us at 800.735.

Is GEHA accepted everywhere?

GEHA's network includes more than 2.7 million in-network provider locations that are available to you whether you are at home or away. ... GEHA's network includes over 9,300 hospitals that are available to you whether you are at home or away.

What states does GEHA cover?

31, 2021. UnitedHealthcare Options PPO is GEHA's preferred network in Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wyoming through Dec.

Where do I send my GEHA claim?

Federal regulations require that a claim submitted by a provider must be filed on a CMS-1500 form. If you need to submit a medical claim yourself and you have an itemized bill, please attach and mail to PO Box 21542, Eagan, MN 55121. If you need assistance with completing this form, please contact GEHA at 800.821.

Does GEHA cover out of network?

This plan uses a provider network. You will pay less if you use a provider in the plan's network. You will pay the most if you use an out-of-network provider, and you might receive a bill from a provider for the difference between the provider's charge and what your plan pays (balance billing).

Does GEHA cover telemedicine?

All GEHA medical members are eligible for telehealth visits powered by MDLIVE. Activate your MDLIVE account online or by calling 888.912. 1183. Consult with a board-certified doctor by phone, secure video or MDLIVE app — anytime, from anywhere.

How do I enroll in GEHA?

Call GEHA's Enrollment Department at 800.821.
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6136, or email enroll@geha.com for assistance with:
  1. Address changes.
  2. Changes in family status.
  3. Replacing lost GEHA ID cards or printing temporary ID cards.
  4. Other supplies such as directories, plan brochures, E-1 forms and prescription drug materials.

Can anyone get GEHA insurance?

Any eligible federal employee may enroll in a GEHA Connection Dental Federal dental plan.

Why is Arrowhead Stadium called GEHA?

Starting Friday, fans will enter a stadium named for Government Employee Health Association, a Lee's Summit headquartered-business that supplies medical and dental plans for federal employees and retirees and their families.

Is Arrowhead Stadium still?

Arrowhead Stadium is an American football stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. ... The agreement began at the start of the 2021 season and ends in January 2031 with the expiration of the team's lease with the stadium's owner, the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority.

Who is Medicare through?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that runs Medicare. The program is funded in part by Social Security and Medicare taxes you pay on your income, in part through premiums that people with Medicare pay, and in part by the federal budget.

Does GEHA require a referral?

GEHA, like other federal medical plans, requires providers to obtain authorization before some services and procedures are performed. ... For quick reference, see the GEHA member's ID card.

What is the payer ID for GEHA?

Payer Name: GEHA ? ASA|Payer ID: 6603|Professional (CMS1500)/Institutional (UB04)[Hospitals]

How do I file a dental claim with GEHA?

If you're a current GEHA member and need help, call 800.821. 6136 (medical) or 877.434. 2336 (dental).