Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve)
Part of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Summary
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) is a government program, administered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage across all 50 states + DC. Claims route under payer ID VACCN, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 90-120 days, with applications through VA Community Care Portal, and CAQH usage varies by plan. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.
At a glance
- Payer ID
VACCNAlso seen as 8257, VAFEE- Also known as
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network Region 1, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network Region 2, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network Region 3
- Uses CAQH
- VariesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- All 50 states + DC
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 | A few days |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve)?
- The payer ID for Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) is VACCN. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 8257, VAFEE.
- How long does Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) provider enrollment take?
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) provider enrollment typically takes 90-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) require CAQH?
- It varies by plan. Some Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) plans use CAQH and others run their own applications, so check the specific plan's requirements.
- Does Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
- What states does Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) cover?
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Optum Serve) operates in All 50 states + DC. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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