Medical Associates Health Plans
dentalmedical
Summary
Medical Associates Health Plans is a dental and medical payer operating in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Claims route under payer ID MAHC1, with 4 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. 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
MAHC1Also seen as 00439, MAHP1, Z1269, Z1269MA- Also known as
- Health Choices
- Service area
- IL, IA, WI
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 Medical Associates Health Plans?
- The payer ID for Medical Associates Health Plans is MAHC1. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00439, MAHP1, Z1269, Z1269MA.
- Does Medical Associates Health Plans require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Medical Associates Health Plans requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Medical Associates Health Plans cover?
- Medical Associates Health Plans operates in IL, IA, WI. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Medical Associates Health Plans offer?
- Medical Associates Health Plans covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to Medical Associates Health Plans electronically?
- Yes. Medical Associates Health Plans is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
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