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ValueOptions® Presents:
Electronic Authorization
Letters & ProviderConnect ®
Demo
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Objectives
• Welcome and Introductions
• Overview of ValueOptions Green℠ Program
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Electronic Authorization Letters Overview
• ProviderConnect Registration and Demo
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Introductions
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ValueOptions Green℠ Program
Overview
• ValueOptions is making a long-term investment in
the health and well-being of generations to follow
• Eliminating paper can save providers time and
money
• We are training providers on Green℠ business tools,
including online authorization letter access
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ValueOptions Green℠ Program
Overview
• As of December 1, 2011, ValueOptions no longer mails authorization letters
• Our Webinars introduce providers to ValueOptions self-service option, ProviderConnect
• We urge providers to sign up in order to access authorization letters electronically
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Electronic Authorization Letters
Overview
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Benefits of Electronic Authorization
Letters
• Accessible 24/7
• Authorization letters will not get lost in the mail or in
large organizations
• More convenient and easier administrative
processes
• Less clutter and dependence on paper copies
• Faster service: receive authorization letter within
24-48 hours of approval instead of waiting 1 week or
more
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Frequently Asked Questions
• Q1: If the letters are no longer mailed, how will I
know whether or not I received any new
authorization letters on ProviderConnect?
– On the ProviderConnect home page, an icon will indicate
when new authorization letters are available
• Q2: Will all of my review determination notifications
also be electronic?
– Only approval letters are electronic, while adverse
determination letters and return of incomplete requests will
continue to be sent through the mail
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Frequently Asked Questions, cont.
• Q3: What format will my authorization letter be in
when retrieved on ProviderConnect?
– In PDF format, making it easy to download or print
• Q4: I use a billing service. Will they be able to
access my information through ProviderConnect?
– ProviderConnect allows additional users, but you will need to
give them permission to access your account
• Q5: I don’t have a computer, can I still receive paper
authorization letters?
– Obtain a faxed copy of your authorization letters by dialing
our automated faxback service: 1-866-409-5958
– Authorization letters will no longer be mailed, and are only
available online or via faxback
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Creating new choices for
our providers to Go Green℠ today and tomorrow
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ProviderConnect Overview
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ProviderConnect
(Provider Online Services)
• What is ProviderConnect?
• An online tool where providers can:
– Verify member eligibility
– Request & view authorizations
– Submit claims and view status
– Access Provider Summary Voucher
– Submit customer service inquiries
– Submit updates to provider demographic information
– Access and print forms like electronic authorization letters
• Increased convenience, decreased administrative
burden
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Disclaimer: Please note that ProviderConnect may look different and have different functionalities
based on individual contract needs, therefore some functions may not be available or may look
different for your specific contract.
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ProviderConnect Benefits
• What are the benefits of ProviderConnect?
– Free and secure online application
– Access routine information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
– Complete multiple transactions in single sitting
– View and print information
– Reduce calls for routine information
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How to Access ProviderConnect?
• Go to www.ValueOptions.com, choose “Providers”
• All in-network providers can obtain one online
registration per provider ID number
• If additional log ons for ProviderConnect are desired,
please contact the ValueOptions EDI Helpdesk at 1-
888-247-9311, press option 3 (Monday to Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST)
– Additional log on turnaround time is 48 hours
– If provider has both a commercial and network-specific
contract with ValueOptions®, an ID is required for each
individual contract
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Provider ID’s
• Providers have various ID’s related to ValueOptions
– Provider ID: Six-digit ValueOptions assigned identifier
– ProviderConnect ID: (also known as USER ID or
Submitter ID)
• This is the ID used to log-in to the ProviderConnect
site
• There may be multiple ProviderConnect IDs
assigned to each provider ID, depending on how
you choose to set up the accounts
• ProviderConnect ID’s may or may not be identical
to your Provider ID
– Medicaid ID: 7 digit ID assigned by State
– NPI: 10 digit National Provider ID
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ProviderConnect Demo
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ProviderConnect Login Screen
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User Agreement
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Search/View Member Eligibility
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Member Eligibility Search
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Member Eligibility Results
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Review an Authorization
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Search Authorizations & Run Spreadsheet
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Authorization Search Results
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Authorization Summary
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Authorization Details
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My Practice Information
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View Provider Practice Information
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Provider Search Results
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Provider Practice Details
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Updating Provider Practice Information
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Inquiry Tracking Number
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My Online Registration Profile
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Updating My Online Profile
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ProviderConnect Message Center (Personalized!)
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Inquiry Details
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View Provider Summary Voucher
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View Provider Summary Voucher
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Provider Summary Voucher Results
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ProviderConnect Authorization
Enhancement Demo
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ProviderConnect Enhancements
• New Authorization letter notification link:
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Authorization Letter Notification link.
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ProviderConnect Enhancements
• Adding the ability to:
– View letters within the given time frame with the ability to
identify new letters and date generated
– See when letter was “last viewed”
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Contacts
• Who do I Contact?
– If you do not have a computer you can access the
authorization letter faxback feature at: 866-409-5958
– ProviderConnect additional logons: (888) 247-9311
– All other providers can call our provider line with questions at:
800-397-1630
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Thank You!
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