Meridian (Illinois)
Part of Centene Corporation
Summary
Meridian (Illinois) is a Medicaid managed care organization, part of Centene Corporation, offering dental and medical coverage operating in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. Claims route under payer ID 13189, with 9 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through Meridian 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 takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
13189Also seen as 10644, 14340, 14520, 4777, 9102, MCCIL and 3 more- Also known as
- Meridian Health Plan, Meridian Health Plan Illinois, Meridian Health Plan Illinois Complete, Meridian Health Plan Illinois Medicaid, YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- MI, IL, IN
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 |
| 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 Meridian (Illinois)?
- The payer ID for Meridian (Illinois) is 13189. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10644, 14340, 14520, 4777.
- How long does Meridian (Illinois) provider enrollment take?
- Meridian (Illinois) provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Meridian (Illinois) require CAQH?
- Yes. Meridian (Illinois) uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Meridian (Illinois) require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Meridian (Illinois) requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Meridian (Illinois) cover?
- Meridian (Illinois) operates in MI, IL, IN. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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