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To become a contracted Meridian provider, call Provider Services at

In order to ensure and maintain a high level of medical care, all providers are credentialed by Meridian. Appropriate contracts and applications are provided along with a questionnaire regarding office function, personnel and the potential capacity to service more members. 

Primary Care Providers

contracts with Primary Care Providers on a fee-for-service basis, with quality bonus incentives in lieu of traditional full risk arrangements. Our focus on quality, instead of risk, allows physicians to do what they do best: treat patients.

Specialist Providers

values the relationship with our specialist providers and seeks to limit the amount of "red tape" whenever possible, especially with referrals and authorizations. Meridian continues to provide prompt claims payment to specialist providers.

Hospital Providers

Communication is the key to all mutually beneficial relationships. In this regard, Meridian makes every effort to partner with each contracted Hospital in coordinating the care of its beneficiaries. Hospital providers can count on Meridian to help serve their communities with as little interference as possible.

No. Providers can choose whether or not they will accept new patients.

Yes, contracted PCPs with MeridianHealth are given complete control over their panels. They can determine the number of patients they will accept, as well as any gender or age restrictions.

MeridianHealth members with diabetes are eligible for the Advocate™ Redi-Code (requires no coding) glucometer from Healthy Living Diabetic. For a member to receive a glucometer, the PCP must complete a Healthy Living Medical Supply Form and fax it to Healthy Living Diabetic at 866-779-8511. PCPs may also call 866-779-8512. 

The initial glucometer is shipped to the member within 24 hours of receipt of a completed request. The glucometer package includes:

• Blood glucose monitor
• Check strip
• Carrying case
• Test strips (25)
• Normal control
• Lancing device
• User guide
• Patient record diary
• Instructional video
• Managed care letter of introduction

For more information on the Advocate™ Redi-Code Glucometer, please click here. 

No. In-Network PCPs do not need a referral to see a MeridianHealth member, even if the member is not assigned to them.

The Provider Portal is a secure, online tool that allows PCPs, specialists and hospitals to view and create online authorizations and referrals, view specific preventive health care services needed for patients, and verify eligibility and status claims online. The Provider Portal is a real-time information system available to all contracted providers free of charge.

Please call Meridian Provider Services at 888-773-2647.

MeridianHealth (Meridian) provides outpatient mental health services. There is no visit limit and prior authorization is not required. 

No. Meridian provides up to ten (10) outpatient visits without prior notification.

Meridian requires notification if you anticipate the member will require more than 3 visits for treatment. The notification must include the DSM-IV diagnosis, reason for continued treatment and status of PCP notification. Please fax the completed Continued Outpatient Treatment Notification Form to 313-202-1268.

No.

No. Meridian reimburses for one "Psychiatric diagnostic interview examination" (CPT Code 90801) per year per provider group.

Call the Meridian Behavioral Health Department at 888-222-8041 to notify us of your evaluation. Our staff will coordinate the referral services with the member's CMH center.

After the initial assessment and for ongoing coordination after the 3rd visit by sharing the COTNF.

Referrals can be generated by accessing the provider portal or contacting Provider Services at 888-773-2647.

MI CHW and SDoH Provider Resource

The requirements for persons receiving services through Medicaid Expansion or "Healthy Michigan Plan" (HMP) are to participate in at least 80 hours per month of community engagement (work, job training, school, volunteering). Starting January 1, 2020, members must attest to meeting this requirement monthly. The specifics for reporting have not yet been determined. This page will be updated as more information is available.

Public Act 208 of 2018 requires people receiving benefits through HMP to engage in work activities in order to continue getting benefits. Exceptions for this requirement include, but are not limited to, people who are pregnant, medically frail, enrolled in the Flint water waiver, American Indian/Alaska Native, under 21 or are able to demonstrate "good cause" circumstance.

Work requirements can include working at a job or internship, attending school, or receiving job or vocational training. For a full list of qualifying activities, visit the Healthy Michigan Plan Work Requirements page.

Members will have different requirements based on their annual income and how long they have been enrolled in HMP. Requirements are still being finalized. This page will be updated as more information is available.