What's New
No Exclusion Periods for Transplants with New Individual and Small Group Plans
Primary Care Providers: Find Out How Risk Adjustment Applies to 2014 Metallic Plans
Watch an informative webinar about LifeWise of Oregon’s new metallic plans
LifeWise Timeline for the Revised 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form News Flash Jan. 1, 2014
New Individual and Small Group Plans for 2014: What Providers Need to Know
Learn how these changes affect you
LifeWise Secure Provider Website Launches New Features, Improvements News Flash Dec. 19, 2013
Learn about our latest enhancements to the website which include new features for our Eligibility & Benefits tool.
Online Explanation of Payment Now Available News Flash Dec. 20, 2013
Prior Authorization Changes
Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, changes will be made to Prior Authorization as employer groups and individuals join or renew their plans with LifeWise. Learn more in the News Brief
Free Webinar: How Healthcare Reform may Affect Your Patients & Practice
Watch Now our free and informative webinar
ICD-10 Reminder: We are not able to accept ICD-10 codes on claims until the implementation date of Oct. 1, 2014. Claims sent using ICD-10 codes prior to Oct. 1, 2014, will be returned. Thank you for your cooperation.
New Features Added to the Online Prospective Review Tool
Our Prospective Review Tool now includes the ability to submit pre-service review requests, including prior authorization, and check the status of existing reviews. The tool is a convenient way to submit and check reviews during the day and after hours, helping to reduce your calls and save time. Learn more in the News Flash Aug. 8, 2013
Choosing Wisely® Promotes Appropriate Treatments
Choosing Wisely is a national campaign designed to promote conversations between physicians and patients by helping patients choose care that is:
- Supported by evidence
- Not duplicative of services already received
- Necessary and free from harm
Sponsored by 25 leading medical organizations, the campaign spotlights 30 lists of common medical tests and procedures for effectiveness and value. Learn more at choosingwisely.org and check out patient brochures (English and Spanish) at consumerhealthchoices.org.
