Medicare AdvantageDecember 1, 2023
Model of care training reminder
Beginning January 1, 2024, Empire became Anthem. This article, published under the former brand, now applies to Anthem.
As a contracted provider for special needs plan (SNP) from Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem), you are required to participate in an annual model of care training for providers per CMS regulations. This training includes a detailed overview of Anthem special needs plans and program information — highlighting cost sharing, data sharing, participation in the Interdisciplinary Care team (ICT), where to access the member’s health risk assessment results, plan of care, and benefit coordination. Please remember this training is specific to our plans and delivery of care for members ensuring their specific care needs are met. Your participation is critical for improved quality and health outcomes.
Training for SNP product for Anthem is self-paced and available at availity.com.
The training must be completed by December 31, 2023.
How to access the Custom Learning Center on the Availity Essentials website:
- Log in to Availity Essentials website at availity.com:
- At the top of Availity Essentials website, select Payer Spaces and select the appropriate payer.
- On the Payer Spaces landing page, select Access Your Custom Learning Center from Applications.
- In the Custom Learning Center, select Required Training.
- Select Special Needs Plan and Model of Care Overview.
- Select Enroll.
- Select Start.
- Once the course is completed, select Begin Attestation and complete.
Not registered for Availity Essentials?
Have your organization’s designated administrator register your organization for the Availity Essentials website:
- Visit availity.com to register.
- Select Register.
- Select your organization type.
- In the Registration wizard, follow the prompts to complete the registration for your organization.
Refer to these PDF documents: https://apps.availity.com/availity/Demos/Registration/index.htm for complete registration instructions.
Services provided by Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc., Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc., or Empire BlueCross BlueShield Retiree Solutions. Empire BlueCross BlueShield Retiree Solutions is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. lndependent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
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