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Welcome, providers! We’re delighted you are part of the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds network, and we are committed to working with you to ensure our members receive quality care. In our online Provider Manual, you’ll find information about our coverage and processes; prescription program and prior authorization details; links to frequently accessed forms; and more.
From Our Executive Director
Welcome to the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds Provider Manual, where you’ll find a helpful overview of our members’ covered health services. We understand that the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds’ extensive network of talented providers is integral to the quality of service we’re able to provide. We’re delighted you are part of our network, and we are committed to working with you to ensure our members receive quality care.
The advantages to participating in the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds’ network include:
- Participation in a provider network of 70 hospitals and over 40,000 providers
- A dedicated Provider Relations Department to handle your questions or concerns
- Lower administrative costs with electronic claims processing and electronic fund transfer payments
- No deductibles and no co-payments for participants in the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund for Health and Human Service Employees, and minimal co-payments for participants in the 1199SEIU Greater New York Benefit Fund and the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund for Home Care Employees
- Automated eligibility verification and claims status 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through our online provider portal NaviNet and our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system at (888) 819-1199
- Effortless credentialing and re-credentialing, including delegated credentialing where appropriate
- Regular updates, notices and alerts via our Provider Connections e-newsletter
Because we regularly update our list of services requiring prior authorization, please check the For Providers area of our website, including our Prior Authorization page, for the most current information and read our Provider Connections e-newsletters, created to serve your needs.
We look forward to working with you and your staff. Our Provider Relations team is always here to answer your questions—just call (646) 473-7160 or email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Donna Rey, EdD
Executive Director and CEO
1199SEIU Benefit Funds
1199SEIU Provider Quick Reference Guide
- Become a participating provider: Provider Recruitment Form
- Provider practice changes: Provider Demographic Information Change Request Form
- Claims submission: www.ChangeHealthcare.com, payer ID# 13162
- Electronic fund transfer (EFT) payments: processed through Change Healthcare; enroll in the Change Healthcare EFT service
About the 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
While the Benefit Funds are jointly administered, it is important to note that benefits and coverage vary between discrete Benefit Funds. Employer contributions to the Benefit Funds pay for the cost of benefits. The Benefit Funds’ goal is to provide members with access to quality, cost-effective healthcare with few, if any, out-of-pocket costs.
This manual, along with each Benefit Fund’s Summary Plan Description, covers the benefits and services available to 1199SEIU members in the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund for Health and Human Service Employees, the 1199SEIU Greater New York Benefit Fund and the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund for Home Care Employees. These Benefit Funds contract directly with you as a participating provider. For more information, please visit the About Us area of our website.