Important notice: Appendix A – COVID-19 Special Coverage Payment Policy will expire soon
Jul. 2024Important Notices
As all Special Coverage and Payment Policies related to the COVID-19 public health emergency have expired or will expire effective Sept. 30, 2024, as indicated in Appendix A, UPMC Health Plan will retire Appendix A – COVID-19 Special Coverage and Payment Policy for all lines of business on Sept. 30, 2024. To review our policies and procedures manual, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.
If you have any questions, please contact your physician account executive or call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595.
Recent Announcements
CME Webinar: Lifestyle Medicine in Practice: Evidence‑Based Strategies for Chronic Disease Care
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m., that will provide an overview on lifestyle medicine. Participants will learn how to integrate six core domains—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection—into routine care using practical tools such as brief counseling, motivational interviewing, and team-based strategies.Sep. 2026Education/Webinars
Voluntary nationwide recall: Thyroid (Vitruvias – August 2026)
Vitruvias Therapeutics Inc. is recalling one lot, lot 504950, of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg. Thyroid Tablet is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).Sep. 2026Pharmacy Updates
Voluntary nationwide recall: Dextrose (Baxter – August 2026)
Baxter International Inc. is recalling one lot (lot Y495066) of 70% Dextrose Injection. Dextrose is used to replenish calories and fluid in certain situations.Sep. 2026Pharmacy Updates