New requirements for physician extenders

Feb. 2022Important Notices
Effective Jan. 7, 2022, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has changed the PROMISe ID requirements for physician extenders. CRNPs and physician assistants (PAs) are now required to register with PA DHS to render, refer, order or prescribe services for UPMC for You, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and UPMC for Kids members. Once implemented, UPMC Health Plan will follow DHS claim denial guidelines for nonregistered CRNPs and PAs. For further information or to enroll, please visit PA DHS online or call the UPMC Health Plan Provider Services team at 1-866-918-1595.

Recent Announcements

Voluntary nationwide recall: Cetirizine (Unique – July)

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Div. of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) is recalling four lots (GY825029, GY825030, GY825031, GY825032) of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg. Cetirizine is used for the relief of allergy symptoms, including itchy, red, watery eyes and itchy skin.
Jul. 2026Pharmacy Updates

August 2026 UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices Formulary Updates

Effective Aug. 15, 2026, UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices are updating their formularies.
Jul. 2026Pharmacy Updates

Give feedback on your experience with UPMC Health Plan

You may be invited to participate in a 2026 Press Ganey provider satisfaction survey, which will begin next month. This survey will be given to a random sampling of in-network primary care providers.
Jul. 2026Important Notices