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Dean Health Plan

Part of Medica Health Plans

Regional plandentalmedical
Typical enrollment turnaround
45-90 days

Summary

Dean Health Plan is a regional health plan, part of Medica Health Plans, offering dental and medical coverage operating in 9 states. Claims route under payer ID 41822, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 45-90 days, with applications through Medica Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID
41822Also seen as 1870, 3921
Also known as
Medica, Medica - Dean Health Plan, Prevea360, WellFirst
Uses CAQH
YesApplication route: CAQH application only
Service area
MN, ND, SD, WI, NE, IA, KS, MO, OK

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Eligibility checks (270/271)Not requiredImmediate
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSame day

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Dean Health Plan?
The payer ID for Dean Health Plan is 41822. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 1870, 3921.
How long does Dean Health Plan provider enrollment take?
Dean Health Plan provider enrollment typically takes 45-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
Does Dean Health Plan require CAQH?
Yes. Dean Health Plan uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
Does Dean Health Plan require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Dean Health Plan requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What states does Dean Health Plan cover?
Dean Health Plan operates in MN, ND, SD, WI, NE, IA, KS, MO, OK. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.