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Get Ready for Changes on January 1, 2026

Attention Notice

Starting January 1, 2026, PEHP is implementing changes to its claims and payment processes.

Please review the key changes below and plan accordingly to avoid delays:

What’s changing?

  • Electronic claims required (see how). Paper claims will no longer be accepted.
  • Preauthorization (PA) required for certain dental procedures. See list.
  • Electronic payments only (see how to sign up for EFT). Otherwise, a $20 check fee will apply. The fee is per check (not per claim) and will be deducted from payment starting in March.  

Why the changes?

  • Faster claims processing: Our upgraded auto-adjudicating system processes clean claims in less than 10 days.
  • Ensure medical necessity and prevent service duplication: Our new system is programmed to automatically detect and verify PA requirements during claim processing.
  • Streamline payments: Paper checks create unnecessary administrative burdens for everyone – switching to EFT ensures you get paid faster.

How to submit claims:

  • You need to submit claims using the New Portal. See how: MedicalDental
  • If you submit claims through UHIN or another clearinghouse, you need the correct member ID number (as shown on the PEHP ID card) for the claim to process. If your system requires 13 characters to submit claims, add "00" at the end.

Claim Rejected? If your claim is rejected, it’s most likely due to an incorrect ID number. To find out why your claim was rejected, use the EDI Claim Acknowledgement Tool in the Classic Portal. Note: Rejection code 33 indicates an incorrect ID number. To verify your patient’s ID, use the Member ID Lookup Tool in the Classic Portal or contact the patient for the correct ID number.

How to sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):

  1. Log in to the New Portal and select Provider EFT Form from the Resources menu.
  2. Complete the form. If you have different bank accounts for each location under the same Tax ID, select NO to the relevant question and submit information for each location.

Note: If you do not use a clearinghouse and plan to submit claims via the PEHP portal, enter N/A or None in the UHIN Assigned Trading Partner Number (HT#) field of the EFT form.

If you have any questions, please call our EDI Department at 801-366-7544 or 800-753-7818.

Additionally, if a PEHP member receives services from a non-contracted provider, the payments will go directly to the member.

How-To Guides & Videos

Need help finding something in the New Provider Portal? Download the Provider User Guide for step-by-step instructions on:

  • Creating a Provider Account
  • Checking Benefits & Eligibility
  • Submitting & Checking Authorizations
  • Verifying Claim Status
  • Viewing PEHP’s Medical Fee Schedule
  • Accessing Explanation of Payment for Claims

If you have questions, please contact us at (801) 366-7555 or send us a message via the Message Center in the New Portal.

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