Real-Time Eligibility & Benefits
There are four ways to get real-time eligibility and benefit information for WHA members:
- Through your medical group/IPA portal
- Using 270-271 transactions (see below)
- WHA’s online eligibility tool
- Calling WHA at 888.563.2250
270/271 Transactions
Commercial Members:
WHA has partnered with Change Healthcare to electronically exchange real-time eligibility and benefit information. To get started, contact your practice management system vendor to initiate the process using Payer ID: WSTHA. For more information, please contact Change Healthcare or call 877.363.3666.
Medicare Members:
Please use Change Healthcare Payer ID: 77225.
For more information, please contact us at 916.563.2250 or 888.563.2250, and please select the option for Medicare members.
Claim Submissions
To expedite and improve the efficiency of claim processing, WHA has created an online resource to provide you with the applicable claim address per medical provider.