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Provider Area - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact Provider Relations?
How do I become a medical provider for PEHP?
How do I become a dental provider for PEHP?
How long does the credentialing process take?
How do I change my billing or physical address?
How do I add multiple locations?
How long will it take for my claims to be paid?
Who do I contact if my claims are paid incorrectly?
How do I obtain fee schedule information?
How do I get on the CHIP Exclusive Care, or Summit Care provider panels?
How do I submit claims electronically?
What can I do online?
Can I balance bill the member if they don’t pay their copayment in a timely manner?


How do I contact Provider Relations?
  • By mail:
    Provider Relations
    Public Employees Health Program
    560 E 200 S
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
  • By fax: 801-366-7773
  • By phone: 800-677-0457

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How do I become a medical provider for PEHP?

PEHP is currently accepting applications from medical providers for our Preferred Medical Panels in the following specialties and/or areas: psychiatry, endocrinology, rheumatology, surgical centers, or providers in counties outside the Wasatch Front. If you meet the above criteria, please contact the Provider Relations Representative for your area including your name, tax identification number, specialty, location, and phone number.

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How do I become a dental provider for PEHP?
PEHP is currently accepting applications from dental providers for our Preferred Dental Panel in the following specialties and/or areas: endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, pedodontics, providers in counties outside the Wasatch Front or dental providers interested in participating with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Dental Plan only. If you meet the above criteria, please contact the Provider Relations Representative for your area including your name, tax identification number, specialty, location, and phone number.

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How long does the credentialing process take?

The credentialing process can take up to 4 weeks to complete. Completion of an application does not guarantee membership on the PEHP Panels regardless of your specialty or location. If you have questions regarding credentialing, please contact the Provider Relations Representative for your area.

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How do I change my billing or physical address?

Send us an update including your name, old address, phone number and tax identification number, new address, phone number and tax identification number, the effective date of the change, and the address for claims with dates of service prior to the effective date of the change. The information can be mailed or faxed to the Provider Relations Representative for your area.

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How do I add multiple locations?

Send us an update including provider name, billing address and phone number, physical address and phone number, effective date of new location, and tax identification number. The information can be mailed or faxed to the Provider Relations Representative for your area.

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How long will it take for my claims to be paid?

PEHP processes clean claims within 45 days.

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Who do I contact if my claims are paid incorrectly?

For claims questions, please contact PEHP Customer Service at 801-366-7555 or 800-765-7347.

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How do I obtain fee schedule information?

To obtain fee schedule information, fax a request on letterhead. Please include provider name, location, tax identification number, patient (if applicable) and specific codes. The request can be mailed or faxed to the Provider Relations Representative for your area.

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How do I get on the Exclusive Care, or Summit Care provider panels?

CHIP Exclusive Care utilizes a provider panel that is leased from IHC. Please contact IHC directly for information on joining these panels at 801-442-5014. Summit Care is a provider panel leased from Wise Provider Networks. Please contact Wise directly for information on joining the Summit Care panel at 801-566-6655.

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How do I submit claims electronically?

Currently PEHP receives all EDI claims through the Utah Health Information Network (UHIN). Contact UHIN at 801-466-7705 or PEHP’s EDI Help Desk at 801-366-7544.

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What can I do online?

Providers can log onto myPEHP provider to check member eligibility, benefit limits, and claim status. Providers can also access provider lists online or link to the Medco website to look at PEHP’s formulary . For details read a Provider Manual.

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Can I balance bill the member if they don’t pay their copayment in a timely manner?

Contracted providers can only bill members for service charges and interest related to the collection of the copayment.

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