COVID-19 PHE

Jul. 2024Important Notices

The COVID-19 public health emergency ended on May 11. Appendix A has been updated to reflect the end date for specific benefits and coverage for UPMC Health Plan products. You can refer to our policies and procedures manual for other coverage-related matters.

If you have any questions, please contact your physician account executive or call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595.

Recent Announcements

HPV Vaccination Resources

To help protect against cancers later in life, it is important to increase HPV vaccination rates in adolescents starting at age 9. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV vaccination is routinely recommended at age 11 or 12, but the vaccine can be given starting at age 9.1 The Pennsylvania Cancer Coalition cites the following potential benefits of initiating the HPV vaccine series at age 9:2

Mar. 2025Important Notices

Special notice: Important policy changes

Effective May 1, 2025, the following policies will be retired and replaced with prior authorization policies. For more information, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.

Mar. 2025Important Notices

CME Webinar: Essential Best Practices for Newborn Care: Ensuring Healthy Beginnings Through Comprehensive Care

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of newborn care.

Feb. 2025Education/Webinars