Mandatory Training for Medicare SNP Providers
Oct. 2022Important Notices
"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require all Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) providers to complete the Model of Care (MOC) Training every year. The MOC describes the structure and process by which health care services are delivered to SNP members.
For your convenience, UPMC Health Plan has developed a brief online training module on the MOC for our SNP product, UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO-SNP), formerly known as UPMC for Life Dual.
To complete the training, go to upmchp.us/snpmoc. You will need your tax identification number to sign up.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact your physician account executive or call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595.
Thank you for your continued support and the care you provide for our members! "
For your convenience, UPMC Health Plan has developed a brief online training module on the MOC for our SNP product, UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO-SNP), formerly known as UPMC for Life Dual.
To complete the training, go to upmchp.us/snpmoc. You will need your tax identification number to sign up.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact your physician account executive or call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595.
Thank you for your continued support and the care you provide for our members! "
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