How does USA Senior Care Network work?
AWARENESS:
Knowledge of the program is generated through mailings and information on the carrier website. Network recognition is identified with the USA SCN name/logo and customer care phone number on the policyholder’s Medicare Supplement ID card and/or with USA SCN name on EOB/ERA.
PHYSICIAN OUTREACH:
We contact physicians with privileges at contracted hospitals, confirm they participate in Medicare and take new patients, and add them to our Physician Database.
CUSTOMER CARE:
Our staff helps policyholders locate the closest network hospital. Should the policyholder need a physician, our staff can provide the names of physicians who admit at the network facility.
IN-PATIENT UTILIZATION:
When policyholders need an in-patient procedure, there is no need for pre-approvals or prior authorizations beyond the typical Medicare requirements, greatly simplifying the admission process.
POLICYHOLDER CLAIMS:
Filing claims follows the same straightforward process used for basic Medicare policyholders. There is no special workflow.
CLAIMS PAYMENT:
Hospitals are reimbursed at full Medicare rates. The Explanation of Benefits includes the code for the USA Senior Care contractual agreement.
OUT-PATIENT UTILIZATION:
There is no Part B waiver or discounts with the program. Providers are reimbursed at the full Medicare rates.