L.A. Care Health Plan (California)
Part of L.A. Care Health Plan
Summary
L.A. Care Health Plan (California) is a Medicaid managed care organization, part of L.A. Care Health Plan, offering dental and medical coverage operating in California. Claims route under payer ID LACAR, with 4 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through L.A. Care Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
LACARAlso seen as 11060, 5988, 6484, LACRE- Also known as
- Los Angeles Care Health Plan (California)
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- CA (Los Angeles County)
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for L.A. Care Health Plan (California)?
- The payer ID for L.A. Care Health Plan (California) is LACAR. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11060, 5988, 6484, LACRE.
- How long does L.A. Care Health Plan (California) provider enrollment take?
- L.A. Care Health Plan (California) provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does L.A. Care Health Plan (California) require CAQH?
- Yes. L.A. Care Health Plan (California) uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does L.A. Care Health Plan (California) require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. L.A. Care Health Plan (California) requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does L.A. Care Health Plan (California) cover?
- L.A. Care Health Plan (California) operates in CA (Los Angeles County). 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.