What providers need to know about charging UPMC for Life Complete Care members cost sharing

Mar. 2024Important Notices
The new year has brought important changes to UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) grace periods. For providers, this affects their ability to charge some UPMC for Life Complete Care members cost sharing. Read this article in Provider Partner Update to learn about who providers can charge cost sharing, exceptions to the rule, and more.

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