United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund
medical
Summary
United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund is a medical payer operating in California. Claims route under payer ID SCUFW, with 3 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, professional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
SCUFWAlso seen as 10776, 5296, HHZBW- Also known as
- Southern California UFCW Unions and Food Employers, Southern California United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers, United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefits Fund
- Service area
- CA
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 |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund?
- The payer ID for United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund is SCUFW. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10776, 5296, HHZBW.
- Does United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund cover?
- United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund operates in CA. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund offer?
- United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund covers medical.
- Can I submit claims to United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund electronically?
- Yes. United Food and Commercial Workers Unions and Food Employers Benefit Fund is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, professional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P).
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