Payer Updates (August 2026)

August 2026

August Payer Processing Issues

Summary

When Optum discovers issues or interruptions to transaction processing, the details* will appear below.

If you're looking for a specific payer or specific transaction type, please use Ctrl + F on Windows or ⌘ + F on Mac to find that term within the page.

*These updates can also be found within Optum Customer Care Hub under Payer Processing Issues: https://customercare.optum.com/public/home.html

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New Payer Name and Payer ID Change

Effective immediately, please be aware of the following payer name change:

Previous Payer Name: Desert Oasis Healthcare
New Payer Name: Desert Medical Group

Optum is changing the payer ID for the above payer, effective September 17, 2026:

Payer ID: 44006
New Payer ID: DESRT

Action Required: Please make the appropriate changes to accommodate the name change.

8/17/2026


Great Southern Life Insurance Co - New Real Time Eligibility 270/271 Connection

Effective August 7, 2026, Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer:

Payer Name: Great Southern Life Insurance Company
Industry Payer ID: GSLIC
IMN Real Time ID: GSLIC
Exchange Real Time ID: GSLIC
CPID(s): No CPIDs
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options: Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/17/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 1942 IMCare

The payer listed below is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted on Aug. 4, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 1942 IMCare

The payer has been unable to generate and deliver the reports.

Action Required: None. Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10422216.

8/17/2026


Electronic Routing Change for Payer ID 37217 Key Benefit Administrators

Effective Aug. 14, 2026, Optum changed electronic remittance routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Key Benefit Administrators
Industry Standard Payer ID: 37217
Payer Remittance Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional

Enrollment Requirements:

Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
  • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
  • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from IEDI.

Action Required: Please consider the following to allow transactions to process properly due to the above changes.

8/17/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 2803 UPMC Health Plan

The payer listed below is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted on Aug. 7, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 2803 UPMC Health Plan

Optum is working diligently with the payer to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10422215.

8/17/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 6987 Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted on Aug. 6, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 6987 Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports.

Action Required: None. Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10422211.

8/17/2026


Payer Processing Issue for multiple CPIDs

Due to a payer intermediary processing issue, some Professional claims transmitted to the payers listed below on Aug. 13, 2026 were not processed by the payers.

Payers impacted:

CPID Payer Name

5810 Affiliated Doctors of Orange County

1214 AgeRight Advantage Health Plan

2842 Alexian PACE

9409 Align Senior Care of California

9267 Align Senior Care of Florida

8454 Align Senior Care of Michigan

4101 AllCare Advantage

2113 Allcare Health Plan

8714 Allstate

1764 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care

1765 Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections

9278 Ambetter from Nebraska Total Care

9431 Ambetter from Wellcare of Kentucky

9432 Ambetter from Wellcare of New Jersey

9775 Ambetter of Alabama

3235 Ambetter of Delaware

9433 Ambetter of Oklahoma

9270 American Benefit Corporation

2138 American Family Insurance Group

9712 American Health Advantage of Florida

9429 American Health Advantage of Idaho & Utah

9731 American Health Advantage of Louisiana

9142 American Health Advantage of Mississippi

7854 American Health Advantage of Oklahoma

9218 American Health Advantage of Tennessee

9117 American Health Advantage of Texas

6436 American Postal Workers Union

4468 Americas Choice Healthplan

1741 Amerigroup

1415 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado

7416 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Colorado HMO

1420 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut

2427 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut Blue Care Family Plan

3419 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut Federal Employees Program

1407 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

1412 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana

2421 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kentucky

7446 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine

1408 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri

7496 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada

7422 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire

4437 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York

2418 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio

1413 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia

1401 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin

8749 Anthem MaineHealth

7794 Associated Hispanic Physicians IPA

4477 Asuris Northwest Medadvantage Regence

4881 Asuris Northwest Regence

2811 Avanta IPA

3802 AvMed

7272 Axminster Medical Group

1414 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

3417 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Health Options HMO

1405 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

1421 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

1402 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

1410 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Comprehensive Care Services

7892 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Health Care Programs

8723 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Hlth Care Prog Non Emergent Transportation DOS after 3/31/2020

1429 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota HMO

7450 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana

7403 Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico

2411 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

1403 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

2857 Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

1406 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

7493 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

1169 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York Medicaid/CHP

7489 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming

1243 Blue Cross Community Centennial

3498 Blue Cross Community Health Plans

1167 Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

9162 Blue Medicare Advantage

6779 Bridgespan Regence

6165 Bridgeview

4246 Capital Health Plan

2810 Capitol Administrators

2289 Care1st Health Plan of Arizona Medicaid

4743 Carelon Behavioral Health

2164 Carelon Behavioral Health Maryland

6127 Carelon Behavioral Health, MBHP

3293 Carelon Health

2830 CarePlus Health Plans

3767 CareSource Nevada Marketplace

3788 CareSource Nevada Medicaid

1194 CareSource of Georgia

7143 CareSource of Indiana

3826 CareSource of Ohio

7263 CareSource of West Virginia

3706 Cenpatico

4283 Choice Medical Group

7275 Citrus Valley Physicians Group

8123 Clear Health Alliance

7763 Columbine Health Plan

6778 Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative

8834 Commonwealth Care Alliance

8477 Community Care Plan - Florida Healthy Kids

8147 Community Care Plan - Palm Beach Health District

8228 Community Care Plan (Broward Health PPUC)

2160 Community Care Plan (Commercial)

6865 Community Care Plan (Medicaid)

3420 Connecticut Medicare Blue (Risk)

6795 Contra Costa Health Plan

3856 Core Administrative Services

5862 CorrectCare Integrated Health

6241 Correctional Health Partners

7738 CountyCare Health Plan

6145 CSI Life Insurance Company

9747 Delaware First Health

1232 Denver Health Medical Plan Inc. - Medicare Choice

8135 Doctors Healthcare Plan

1733 Doctors Professional Services Consultants (DPSC)

1119 Easy Choice Health Plan of California

4289 El Paso First Health Plans CHIP

9745 El Paso Health Advantage Dual SNP

4279 El Paso Health STAR

5483 Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)

2805 Employer Driven Insurance Services Inc.

8137 Empower Healthcare Solutions

5238 Evolent Specialty Cardiology

9414 Evry Health

3792 Fidelis Care

7435 FirstCare Health Plans

9128 Florida Blue Medicare

9417 Florida Complete Care

8189 Gemcare IPA

8879 Georgia Health Advantage

5853 GMS Insurance

9766 Gold Kidney Health Plan

8266 Gonzaba Medical Group

1772 HAP CareSource

1797 HAP CareSource Michigan Dual Medicare/Medicaid

2891 HAP Caresource Michigan Marketplace

5243 Healthcare Management Administrators

1723 HealthCare Partners IPA

4448 HealthLink PPO

4740 Healthways WholeHealth Networks

8750 Healthy Blue Dual Advantage Louisiana

3224 Healthy Blue Kansas

7760 Healthy Blue Louisiana

8867 Healthy Blue Missouri

9133 Healthy Blue North Carolina

7715 Hopkins Health Advantage

6259 Humana - CareSource of Kentucky

9147 Idaho Womens Health Check

2234 Illinois Health Partners

3757 IMAGINE360 ADMINISTRATORS (GPA)

5865 Indian Health Services

4445 Insurance Management Services Texas

1107 Integrated Health Partners (IHP)

4876 International Medical Group

9713 Iowa Health Advantage

5479 IU Health Plan Medicare Advantage

5432 Johns Hopkins Healthcare / Priority Partners

5882 Kane County IPA

7782 Kansas Health Advantage

8467 KeyCare of Maryland

8812 Maryland Physicians Care

8860 Medica Government Programs

7859 Medica Health Plan Solutions

6799 Medica Individual and Family (IFB)

4423 Medical Mutual of Ohio

4714 Medigold HMO

3475 Memorial Hermann Health Network

9118 Meridian Complete Michigan

9102 Meridian Medicare Medicaid Plan

2426 Michigan Blue Care Network

2287 Michigan Medicare Plus Blue (MAP)

5871 Mission Community IPA Medical Group 

1213 National Healthcare Corporation Advantage 

8864 NextBlue of North Dakota

1782 North American Medical Management - Northern California

2881 Northwell Direct

7279 PACE Southeast Michigan

7829 Passport Advantage

9123 Perennial Advantage of Ohio

5838 Preferred Administrators

1883 Presbyterian Health Plan New Mexico Medicaid

4252 Presbyterian Salud

8468 Procare Advantage of Texas

2807 Professional Benefit Administrators (Oakbrook, Illinois)

7281 PruittHealth Premier Medicare Advantage

5428 QualChoice of Arkansas

8828 Qualexa Healthcare

7264 Quartz ASO

2404 Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon

2412 Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah

2788 Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah Federal Employee Program

7426 Regence Blue Shield of Idaho

7451 Regence Blue Shield of Washington

1209 Regence Group Administrators

3257 ResourceOne Administrators

4270 Resurrection Physicians Provider Group

6423 RevClaims

1776 RIS Rx

5279 Santa Clara County IPA HMO

6222 Santa Clara County IPA PPO

4464 SCAN Health Plan

7499 Sentara Health Plans

9438 Shared Health Mississippi

7225 Sharp Community Medical Group

7138 Sierra Medical Group

8124 Simply Healthcare Plans Inc.

1891 Snedeker Risk Management

8708 SOMOS Anthem

8134 Summit Community Care

6195 Superior Vision Services

1261 Surgery One IPA, Inc.

1203 TCC Basic Plus

7795 Team Choice - Alpha Care Gold

4278 The Boon Group

5835 Trilogy Health Network

2812 Troy Medicare

3488 TrueCare Mississippi Medicaid

2868 U.S. Family Health Plan Northwest Region

7810 UMass Medical School Health and Criminal Justice Program

8473 Unicare

4258 VNS Health

9293 Wellcare by Allwell from Nebraska Total Care

3248 Wellcare by Allwell of Missouri

9430 Wellcare by Allwell of Oklahoma

3830 Wellcare By Meridian Illinois

1844 Wellcare Health Plans

3211 Wellcare Health Plans Encounters

1404 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa

6733 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa Crossover

2490 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Dakota

1775 Wellpoint

9441 Wellspace Nexus 

A resolution has been implemented and the claims were retransmitted to the payer intermediary on Aug. 14, 2026.

This delay affected claims released to Optum between 10 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2026 and 3 a.m. CT on Aug. 13, 2026.

Action Required: Be aware of the processing issue above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10420967.

8/14/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 2821 and 7505 Key Benefit Administrators

Effective Aug. 14, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic remittance routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Key Benefit Administrators
Professional CPID: 2821
Institutional CPID: 7505
Industry Standard Payer ID: 37217
Payer Remittance Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional
Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:

Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
  • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
  • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required: Please consider the following to allow transactions to process properly due to the above changes:

  • Make any necessary system changes.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/14/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 2821 and 7505 Key Benefit Administrators

Effective Aug. 14, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic remittance routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Key Benefit Administrators
Professional CPID: 2821
Institutional CPID: 7505
Industry Standard Payer ID: 37217
Line of Business Code (LOB): U7Y
Payer Remittance Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional
Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:

Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
  • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
  • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/14/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 6672 and 6733 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa Crossover

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since Aug. 4, 2026.

Payer impacted:

• CPID 6672 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa Crossover
• CPID 6733 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa Crossover

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10420701.

8/14/2026


New Electronic Claims Connections Available

Optum has new electronic claims connections available:

Payer Name: Amada Health Alameda
Institutional CPID: 1954
Professional CPID: 2228
Industry Standard Payer ID: AMDA3
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Payer Location: California
Claims Fee: N/A
Par Status: Non Par

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved to begin submitting transactions.

Please note: We are providing you with a list of new electronic connections. Please review and choose payers that are appropriate for your business.

8/14/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 2460 First Managed Care Options, Inc.

The payer listed below is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since Aug. 3, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 2460 First Managed Care Options, Inc.

Optum is working diligently with the payer to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10421314.

8/14/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connection Available

Optum has new electronic remittance connections available:

Payer Name: St. Paul's PACE
Industry Standard Payer ID: SPPCA
Payer Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Non Par
Payer Location: California

Action Required:

  • Add the payer to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • Enrollment forms must be submitted and approved to begin receiving electronic remittance through Optum.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from IEDI.

8/14/2026


New Electronic Claims Connections Available

Optum has new electronic claims connections available:

Payer Name: Amada Health Alameda
Industry Standard Payer ID: AMDA3
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Payer Location: California
Par Status: Non Par

Payer Name: Premier Care IPA
Industry Standard Payer ID: PCMSO
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Payer Location: California
Par Status: Non Par

Payer Name: Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Global Care Medical
Industry Standard Payer ID: MPM29
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Claim Par Status: Non Par

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved to begin submitting transactions.

Please note: We are providing you with a list of new electronic connections. Please review and choose payers that are appropriate for your business.

8/14/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPID 3232 Health Choice Arizona

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 10-29, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 21, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 10, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 3232 Health Choice Arizona

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10386560.

8/14/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 3488 TrueCare Mississippi Medicaid

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since Aug. 7, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 3488 TrueCare Mississippi Medicaid

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10420733.

8/14/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 1510 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 4, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 1510 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10420503.

8/14/2026


New Real Time Eligibility 270/271 Connection

Effective August 5, 2026 Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer:

Payer Name: American Health Advantage of Mississippi
Industry Payer ID: 31135
IMN Real Time ID: 31135
Exchange Real Time ID: AHAMS
CPID(s): 9142, 5093
Optum IEDi Real Time ID: 14393
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:
Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/14/2026


New Real Time Eligibility 270/271 Connection

Effective August 5, 2026, Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer:

Payer Name: American Health Advantage of Missouri
Industry Payer ID: MMS01
IMN Real Time ID: MMS01
Exchange Real Time ID: AHAMO
CPID(s): 8987, 7280
Optum IEDi Real Time ID: 14394
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:
Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/14/2026


New Real-Time Connections Available on RPA

Eligibility transactions have recently been added to the Revenue Performance Advisor (RPA) system for the following payers:

05003 – Presbyterian Health Plan
73066 – Reserve National Insurance
CHCPI – Central Health Medicare Plan
HP001 – Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley
KELSE – Kelsey Seybold
LSTAR – Lonestar TPA
SIM02 – Simpra Advantage Inc.

Claim Status Inquiry transactions have recently been added to the Revenue Performance Advisor (RPA) system for the following payers:

14165 – MVP Health Plan
81264 – Nippon Life insurance Company of America
93093 – Lifewise Health Plan of Oregon
SPPHP – Partnership Health Plan of California

8/14/2026


New Electronic Remittance (ERA) Connections Available on RPA

ERA (Remittance) transactions have recently been added to the Revenue Performance Advisor (RPA) system for the following payers:

33072 – Physicians Choice Medical Group of San Luis Obispo
95166 – Cedars Sinai Medical Network

ERA enrollment/set up is required for all ERA transactions on RPA. You can access the payer enrollment intake form on the Revenue Performance Advisor (RPA) restoration resources page in the User Community.

If you’re in RPA, you can also open the RPA Resource Center, click the Quick Reference Guides tab, and then click the Billing Provider Enrollment link to find the payer enrollment intake form.

8/14/2026


Sanford Health Plan New Real Time Claim Status 276/ 277 Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Claim Status Inquiry and Response 276/277 for the below payer, effective August 7, 2026:

Payer Name: Sanford Health Plan
Industry Payer ID: 91184
IMN Real Time ID: 91184
Exchange Real Time ID: SNFDHP
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 10533
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:
Claim Status Inquiry Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth
    • Optional additional elements: Payer claim number; Total submitted charges

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/13/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 3919 and 3465 William C Earhart

Effective August 17, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic claims routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: William C Earhart
Professional CPID: 3465
Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 3919
Current Edit Master: HE9E049
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: 93050
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: Yes/No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Claim Par Status: Gateway

Enrollment Requirements:

Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is not required.

Report Changes:

You may see some differences in the payer reports you receive.

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on edit masters.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/13/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 3919 and 3465 William C Earhart

Effective August 17, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic claims routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: William C Earhart
Professional CPID: 3465
Institutional CPID: 3919
Industry Standard Payer ID: 93050
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Claim Par Status: Gateway
Claim Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:

Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is not required.

Report Changes:

You may see some differences in the payer reports you receive.

Action Required: Please consider the following to allow transactions to process properly due to the above changes:

  • Make any necessary system changes.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/13/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connections Available

Optum has new electronic remittance connections available:

Payer Name: St. Paul's PACE
Institutional CPID: 9003
Professional CPID: 3454
Industry Standard Payer ID: SPPCA
Line of Business (LOB) Code: E83
Payer Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Non Par
Remittance Fee: N/A
Payer Location: California

Action Required:

  • Add the payer to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • Enrollment forms must be submitted and approved to begin receiving electronic remittance through Optum.

8/13/2026


Edit Master changes for CPIDs 9299 and 7017 Longevity Health Plan of Michigan

Effective August 13, 2026, Optum will be changing Edit Masters for the following payers:

Payer Name: Longevity Health Plan of Michigan
Professional CPID: 9299
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 7017
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: LMI01

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.

8/13/2026


New Real-time Eligibility Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer, effective August 13, 2026:

Key details to use where applicable are:

Payer Name: LIBERTY HEALTHSHARE
Industry Payer ID: 90753
IMN Real Time ID: 90753
Exchange Real Time ID: LIBHS
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 90753
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:

Eligibility Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:

Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/13/2026


New Real-time Eligibility Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271, Claim Status Inquiry and Response 276/277 for the below payer, effective August 13, 2026:

Key details to use where applicable are:

Payer Name: Windsor Medicare Extra
Industry Payer ID: 62153
IMN Real Time ID: 62153
Exchange Real Time ID: WNDMCX
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 10576
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:

Eligibility Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Claim Status Inquiry subscriber

  • Member id, first name, last name, date of birth
    • Optional additional elements: Payer claim number; Total submitted charges

Action Required by customer:

Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/13/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 7052 and 9435 OhioRISE

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted on July 31, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent Aug. 10, 2026:

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 31, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 7052 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio
  • CPID 9435 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10412617.

8/13/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connections Available

Optum has new electronic remittance connections available:

Payer Name: St. Paul's PACE
Institutional CPID: 9003
Professional CPID: 3454
Industry Standard Payer ID: SPPCA
Payer Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Non Par
Remittance Fee: N/A
Payer Location: California

Action Required:

  • Add the payer to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • Enrollment forms must be submitted and approved to begin receiving electronic remittance through Optum.

8/13/2026


Edit Master changes for CPIDs 6134 and 5685 Innovante Benefit Administrators

Optum is changing Edit Masters for the following payer, effective August 13, 2026:

Payer Name: Innovante Benefit Administrators
Professional CPID: 6134
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 5685
Current Edit Master: HE9E049
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: 31172

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.

8/13/2026


Payer Consolidation - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Claims currently exchanged with the following payer must use a different payer ID, effective September 10, 2026:

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Payer ID: 84980, TXBLS
Claim Type: Professional
Payer ID: 84980
Claim Type: Institutional

Payer IDs 84980, TXBLS will be terminated effective September 10, 2026.

Providers must begin using the following ID for electronic claims for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas:

Institutional Payer ID: 12B31
Professional Payer ID: SB900

Enrollment Requirements:
Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is not required.

Action Required:

  • Please be aware of the changes above and make any necessary changes in your system.

8/13/2026


Payer Consolidation - HealthPartners of Minnesota

Claims currently exchanged with the following payer must use a different payer ID, effective September 10, 2026:

Payer Name: HealthPartners of Minnesota
Payer ID: 55764, SX009
Claim Type: Professional
Payer ID: 12X51, 55764
Claim Type: Institutional

Payer IDs 55764, SX009, 12X51 will be terminated effective September 10, 2026.

Providers must begin using the following ID for electronic claims for HealthPartners of Minnesota:

Payer ID: 94267

Enrollment Requirements:
Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is not required.

Action Required:

  • Please be aware of the changes above and make any necessary changes in your system.

8/13/2026


Payer Consolidation - New Mexico Medicaid

Claims currently exchanged with the following payer must use a different payer ID, effective September 10, 2026:

Payer Name: New Mexico Medicaid
Payer ID: 77048, SKNM0
Claim Type: Professional

Payer IDs 77048, SKNM0 will be terminated effective September 10, 2026.

Providers must begin using the following ID for electronic claims for New Mexico Medicaid:

Professional Payer ID: NMMCD
Institutional Payer ID: 12K22

Enrollment Requirements:
Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is not required.

Action Required:

  • Please be aware of the changes above and make any necessary changes in your system.

8/13/2026


New Real Time Eligibility 270/271 Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer, effective August 13, 2026:

Payer Name: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT MANAGEMENT
Industry Payer ID: 31074
IMN Real Time ID: 31074
Exchange Real Time ID: EBMCA
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 31074
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:
Eligibility Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/13/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 9057 Sentara PACE

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 6, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 9057 Sentara PACE

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports.

Action Required: None. Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10419208.

8/13/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 1733 Doctors Professional Services

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since Aug. 3, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 1733 Doctors Professional Services Consultants (DPSC)

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10419136.

8/13/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 3788 CareSource Nevada Medicaid

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 3, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 3788 CareSource Nevada Medicaid

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports.

Action Required: None. Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10419106.

8/13/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 5428 QualChoice of Arkansas

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since Aug. 1, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 5428 QualChoice of Arkansas

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10418975.

8/13/2026


New Electronic Claims Connections Available

Optum has new electronic claims connections available:

Payer Name: Premier Care IPA
Institutional CPID: 1953
Industry Standard Payer ID: PCMSO
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Payer Location: California
Claims Fee: N/A
Par Status: Non Par

Action Required:

  • Add the payer to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved to begin submitting transactions.

Please note: We are providing you with a list of new electronic connections. Please review and choose payers that are appropriate for your business.

8/12/2026


Resolved: Delay in Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for CPIDs 2415 & 5555, Mississippi Blue Shield

Resolved: This issue has been resolved. All impacted ERAs have been processed.

Original notification sent August 11, 2026

Due to a Optum processing issue, there has been a delay affecting Professional and Institutional Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates July 31, 2026-Present.

Payers affected:

  • CPID 2415 Mississippi Blue Shield
  • CPID 5555 Mississippi Blue Shield

Additional updates will be forwarded as more information becomes available.

Action Required: Please be aware of a delay in the delivery of ERA for the check dates above.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Customer Support Team and refer to Case Number INC-000005375.

8/12/2026


Electronic Claims Connections No Longer Available

The payer listed below is no longer available at Optum for claim processing, effective immediately.

Payer Name: Kempton Group Administrators (USC)
Payer ID: 90210
Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect

Payer Name: Physicians Health Plan of Michigan
Payer ID: 83276
Reason: Payer no longer in business effective Sept. 1, 2026.

Payer Name: Udelhoven Health Plan
Payer ID: 92006
Reason: Payer no longer in business

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/12/2026


Resolved: Delay in Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for Payer ID MSBLS, Mississippi Blue Shield

Resolved: This issue has been resolved. All impacted ERAs have been processed.

Original notification sent on: August 11, 2026

Due to a Optum processing issue, there has been a delay affecting Professional and Institutional Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates July 31, 2026-Present.

Payers affected:

  • Payer ID MSBLS Mississippi Blue Shield

Additional updates will be forwarded as more information becomes available.

Action Required: Please be aware of a delay in the delivery of ERA for the check dates above

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Customer Support Team and refer to Case Number INC-000005375.

8/12/2026


New Electronic Eligibility Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer, effective August 07, 2026:

Payer Name: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Missouri
IMN Real Time ID: 86050
Exchange Real Time ID: UHCMO
CPID(s): 4527 (I), 1227 (P)
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 86050
Payer Enrollment Required: NO
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:

Eligibility Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:

Please update your system to take advantage of this payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket. 

8/12/2026


Edit Master changes for CPIDs 2070 and 1298 Kova Healthcare Inc.

Optum is changing Edit Masters for the following payer, effective August 12, 2026:

Payer Name: Kova Healthcare Inc.
Professional CPID: 1298
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Institutional CPID: 2070
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: KOVA1

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.

8/12/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 5658 and 6284 Trillium Health Resources

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted Aug. 4, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent Aug. 12, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 4, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 5658 Trillium Health Resources
  • CPID 6284 Trillium Health Resources

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10416533.

8/12/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 1522 District of Columbia Medicare

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 6, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 1522 District of Columbia Medicare

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted Aug. 6, 2026..

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10416176.

8/12/2026


New Electronic Claims Connections Available

Optum has new electronic claims connections available:

Payer Name: CareSource Military and Veterans
Professional CPID: 2226
Institutional CPID: 1946
Industry Standard Payer ID: MVCS1
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Payer Location: Florida, Georgia
Claims Fee: N/A
Par Status: Non Par

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved to begin submitting transactions.

Please note: We are providing you with a list of new electronic connections. Please review and choose payers that are appropriate for your business.

8/11/2026


Reminder: Payer Change for Multiple payers

Correction – Providers do need to complete a new claims enrollment.

Reminder: Effective immediately, claims, remittance, and eligibility currently exchanged with the following payer must use different CPIDs.

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern New York

Professional CPID: 7433

Professional Edit Master: PE_B020

Institutional CPID: 3525

Institutional Edit Master: HE9B020

RTE Payer ID: NYBCNE

Industry Standard Payer ID: 00800

Line of Business Code (LOB): X47

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

Professional CPID: 4409

Professional Edit Master: PE_T007

Institutional CPID: 3527

Institutional Edit Master: HE9B060

RTE Payer ID: NYBCBS

Industry Standard Payer ID: 00801

Line of Business Code (LOB): X47

CPIDs 7433 and 3525 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern New York and CPIDs 4409 and 3527 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York will be terminated effective August 27, 2026.

Providers may transition to the following payer for electronic claims, remittance, and eligibility prior to August 27, 2026, but must be fully transitioned by August 27, 2026:

Payer Name: Highmark Western and Northeastern New York

Professional CPID: 7485

Professional Edit Master: PE_T007

Institutional CPID: 1943

Institutional Edit Master: HE9T007

RTE Payer ID: HLTNOW

Industry Standard Payer ID: 55204

Line of Business Code (LOB): X47

Claim Par Status: Non Par

Remittance Par Status: Non Par

Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:

Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is required.
    • Providers currently submitting electronic claims through Optum for CPIDs 7485, 1943, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York do need to complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
    • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum for CPIDs 7485, 1943, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York do not need to complete a new enrollment form.
    • Providers not receiving electronic remittance through Optum for CPIDs 7485, 1943, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York must complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.
    • All providers who have not received remittance since May 24, 2026, will need to complete a new enrollment form.

Eligibility:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic eligibility is not required.

Action Required: Please make the following updates to accommodate these payer changes:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on edit masters.
  • Modify related Payer Alias names to the new CPIDs.
  • To access the new enrollment forms, please visit Enrollment Central.

8/11/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 3519 New York Medicare Empire

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted between Aug. 7, 2026 and Aug. 9, 2026.

Payer impacted:

• CPID 3519 New York Medicare Empire

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted between Aug. 7, 2026 and Aug. 9, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10415158.

8/11/2026


Edit Master changes for CPIDs 2730 Humboldt Del Norte Independent Practice Association

Effective August 11, 2026, Optum will be changing Edit Masters for the following payer:

Payer Name: Humboldt Del Norte Independent Practice Association
Professional CPID: 2730
Current Edit Master: PE_N000
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: 94154

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.

8/11/2026


Kempton Group Administrators (USC) Electronic Claims Connection No Longer Available

Effective August 12, 2026, the payer listed below will no longer be available at Optum for claims processing.

Payer Name: Kempton Group Administrators (USC)
Claims CPIDs: 1168, 2514
Industry Standard Payer ID: 90210

Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect

Action Required: Please be aware the payer alias entries will be removed and claims for this payer must now be submitted on paper. Please make the following changes to accommodate the payer no longer offering an electronic connection.

  • After the edit release date above, revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly to send paper claims.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on Edit Masters for paper claims.

8/11/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 5676 Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 4, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 5676 Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports.

Action Required: None. Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10415232.

8/11/2026


Reminder: Payer Change for multiple payers

Reminder: Effective immediately, claims currently exchanged with the following payer must use different CPIDs.

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
Professional CPID: 7433
Institutional CPID: 3525
Remittance Available: Yes
Industry Standard Payer ID: 00800

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
Professional CPID: 4409
Institutional CPID: 3527
Remittance Available: Yes
Industry Standard Payer ID: 00801

CPIDs 7433 and 3525 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern New York and CPIDs 4409 and 3527 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York will be terminated effective Aug. 27, 2026.

Providers may transition to the following payer for electronic claims and remittance prior to Aug. 27, 2026, but must be fully transitioned by Aug. 27, 2026:

Payer Name: Highmark Western and Northeastern New York
Professional CPID: 7485
Institutional CPID: 1943
Remittance Available: Yes
Industry Standard Payer ID: 55204
Claim Par Status: Non Par
Claim Fee: N/A
Remittance Par Status: Non Par
Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:
Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is required.
    • Providers currently submitting electronic claims through Optum for CPIDs 7485, 1943, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York do not need to complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
    • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum for CPIDs 7485, 1943, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York do not need to complete a new enrollment form.
    • Providers not receiving electronic remittance through Optum for CPIDs 7485, 1943, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York must complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.
    • All providers who have not received remittance since May 24, 2026, will need to complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required:

  • Please be aware of the changes above and make any necessary changes in your system. Providers do need to complete a new claims enrollment.
  • To access the new enrollment forms, please visit Enrollment Central.

8/11/2026


Physicians Health Plan of Michigan Electronic Claims and Remittance Connections No Longer Available

The payer listed below will no longer be available at Optum for claims and remittance processing, effective Aug. 31, 2026.

Payer Name: Physicians Health Plan of Michigan
Claims and Remittance CPIDs: 8293, 3044
Line of Business (LOB) Code: J5D
Industry Standard Payer ID: 83276
Reason: Payer no longer in business effective Sept. 1, 2026.

Payer will no longer accept paper claims.

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/11/2026


Physicians Health Plan of Michigan Electronic Claims and Remittance Connections No Longer Available

The payer listed below will no longer be available at Optum for claims and remittance processing, effective Aug. 31, 2026.

Payer Name: Physicians Health Plan of Michigan
Claims and Remittance CPIDs: 8293, 3044
Industry Standard Payer ID: 83276
Reason: Payer no longer in business effective Sept. 1, 2026.

Payer will no longer accept paper claims.

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/11/2026


Delay in Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for CPIDs 2415 & 5555, Mississippi Blue Shield

Due to an Optum processing issue, there has been a delay affecting Professional and Institutional Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates July 31, 2026-Present.

Payers affected:

  • CPID 2415 Mississippi Blue Shield
  • CPID 5555 Mississippi Blue Shield

Additional updates will be forwarded as more information becomes available.

Action Required: Please be aware of a delay in the delivery of ERA for the check dates above.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Customer Support Team and refer to Case Number INC-000005375.

8/11/2026


Delay in Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for Payer ID MSBLS, Mississippi Blue

Due to a Optum processing issue, there has been a delay affecting Professional and Institutional Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates July 31, 2026-Present.

Payers affected:

  • Payer ID MSBLS Mississippi Blue Shield

Additional updates will be forwarded as more information becomes available.

Action Required: Please be aware of a delay in the delivery of ERA for the check dates above.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Customer Support Team and refer to Case Number INC-000005375.

8/11/2026


Kempton Group Administrators (USC) Electronic Claims Connection No Longer Available

The payer listed below will no longer be available at Optum for claims processing, effective Aug. 12, 2026.

Payer Name: Kempton Group Administrators (USC)
Claims CPIDs: 1168, 2514
Industry Standard Payer ID: 90210
Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/11/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 6237 Century PHO

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 29, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 6237 Century PHO

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10414163.

8/11/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 4509 Cigna Health Plans

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 10, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 4509 Cigna Health Plans

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted Aug. 10, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10414134.

8/11/2026


Edit Master changes for Lone Star Medical Group and Longevity Health Plan of Florida

Optum is changing Edit Masters for the following payers, effective Aug. 11, 2026:

Payer Name: Lone Star Medical Group
Professional CPID: 9440
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 7057
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: LNSTR

Payer Name: Longevity Health Plan of Florida
Professional CPID: 8268
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 3018
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: LFL01

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer names and CPIDs are not changing.

8/11/2026


Udelhoven Health Plan Electronic Claims Connection No Longer Available

The payer listed below is no longer available at Optum for claim processing, effective immediately.

Payer Name: Udelhoven Health Plan
Claims CPIDs: 8792, 4050
Industry Standard Payer ID: 92006
Reason: Payer no longer in business

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/10/2026


Edit Master changes for CPIDs 1107 and 9519 Integrated Health Partners (IHP)

Effective August 10, 2026, Optum will be changing Edit Masters for the following payer:

Payer Name: Integrated Health Partners (IHP)
Professional CPID: 1107
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_B800
Institutional CPID: 9519
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9B801
Industry Standard Payer ID: MPM26

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing

8/10/2026


Resolved Delay in Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for CPIDs 3807/1503

Resolved: The Veterans Administration has delivered delayed Electronic Remittance Data to Optum for check date range June 2026 thru July 2026.

Original notification sent July 14, 2026

We would like to give you awareness of a payer processing issue that could potentially impact your business.

Due to a payer processing issue, there has been a delay affecting some Professional and Institutional Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates June 25, 2026-July 15, 2026.

Payers affected:

  • Payer ID 3807 CHAMPVA – HAC
  • Payer ID 1503 CHAMPVA – HAC Medicare Crossover

Action Required: Please review your systems for previously reported missing VA ERA data. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Customer Support Team and refer to Case Number INC-000005179.

8/10/2026


Resolved Delay in Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for Payer IDs 84146/80214

Resolved: The Veterans Administration has delivered delayed Electronic Remittance Data to Optum for check date range June 2026 thru July 2026.

Original notification sent July 14, 2026

We would like to give you awareness of a payer processing issue that could potentially impact your business.

Due to a payer processing issue, there has been a delay affecting some Professional and Institutional Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates June 25, 2026-July 15, 2026.

Payers affected:

  • Payer ID 84146 CHAMPVA – HAC
  • Payer ID 80214 CHAMPVA – HAC Medicare Crossover

Action Required: Please review your systems for previously reported missing VA ERA data. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Customer Support Team and refer to Case Number INC-000005179.

8/10/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 3017 and 8266 Gonzaba Medical Group

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 30, 2026.

Payer impacted:

• CPID 3017 Gonzaba Medical Group
• CPID 8266 Gonzaba Medical Group

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10412823.

8/10/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 2936 IMAGINE360 ADMINISTRATORS (GPA)

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted July 29, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 2936 IMAGINE360 ADMINISTRATORS (GPA)

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports.

Action Required: None. Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10412710.

8/10/2026


Electronic Claim Status Connection Restored

The payer listed below is restored at Optum for claim status processing and transactions may again be submitted, effective immediately.

Payer Name: USAA-Medicare Supplemental
Industry Standard Payer ID: USAAM
IMN Real Time ID: USAAM
Exchange Real Time ID: n/a

Action Required: Please resume submitting claim status transactions for this payer.

8/10/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 7052 and 9435 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 31, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 7052 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio
  • CPID 9435 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10412617.

8/10/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connections Available on Revenue Performance Advisor

We would like to give you awareness of a payer processing issue that could potentially impact your business. ERA (Remittance) transactions have recently been added to the Revenue Performance Advisor (RPA) system for the following payers:

  • R3499 – Hope Select Care PACE
  • ROJW1 – Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses (Professional)
  • UROJW – Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses (Institutional)

ERA enrollment/set up is required for all ERA transactions on RPA. You can access the payer enrollment intake form on the Revenue Performance Advisor (RPA) restoration resources page in the User Community.

If you’re in RPA, you can also open the RPA Resource Center, click the Quick Reference Guides tab, and then click the Billing Provider Enrollment link to find the payer enrollment intake form.

8/10/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 9014 and 3488 TrueCare Mississippi Medicaid

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 9, 2026-July 13, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 8, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since June 24, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 9014 TrueCare Mississippi Medicaid
  • CPID 3488 TrueCare Mississippi Medicaid

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10370136.

8/10/2026


Payer Name Change

Please be aware of the following payer name change, effective immediately:

Previous Payer Name: Virginia Health Network, Inc.
New Payer Name: MedCost Virginia
Payer ID: 54138

Your existing Payer Alias entries will continue to work as they do currently; the new payer name is being provided for your reference. Be aware all future communications for these CPIDs will reference the new payer name only.

Action Required:

  • No Payer Alias changes are needed.

8/7/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 3519 New York Medicare Empire

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted Aug. 5, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 3519 New York Medicare Empire

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted Aug. 5, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10411344.

8/7/2026


Payer Name Change

Please be aware of the following payer name change, effective immediately:

Previous Payer Name: Virginia Health Network, Inc.
New Payer Name: MedCost Virginia
Professional CPID: 6186
Institutional CPID: 7939
Industry Standard Payer ID: 54138

Action Required: Please make the appropriate changes to accommodate the name change.

8/7/2026


Payer Name Change

Please be aware of the following payer name change, effective immediately:

Previous Payer Name: Virginia Health Network, Inc.
New Payer Name: MedCost Virginia
Professional CPID: 6186
Professional Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 7939
Institutional Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: 54138

Your existing Payer Alias entries will continue to work as they do currently; the new payer name is being provided for your reference. Be aware all future communications for these CPIDs will reference the new payer name only.

Action Required:

  • No Payer Alias changes are needed.

8/7/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 1254 and 3914 JPS Connection

The payer listed below is experiencing issues affecting Professional and Institutional report generation for some claims submitted since Aug. 4, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 1254 JPS Connection
  • CPID 3914 JPS Connection

Optum is working diligently with the payer to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10410980.

8/7/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 1565 and 2786 Prime West

Update: The payer has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 1, 2026-July 31, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 17, 2026:
The payer listed below is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 7, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 1565 Prime West
  • CPID 2786 Prime West

Optum is working diligently with the payer to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10383904.

8/7/2026


BCBS of Rhode Island New Real Time Claim Status 276/ 277 Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Claim Status Inquiry and Response 276/277 for the below payer, effective August 6, 2026:

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Industry Payer ID: 00370, 00870
IMN Real Time ID: SB870
Exchange Real Time ID: RIBCBS
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: RIBLS
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:
Claim Status Inquiry Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth
    • Optional additional elements: Payer claim number; Total submitted charges

Claim Status Inquiry Dependent

  • Member ID, Dependent First Name, Dependent Last Name, Dependent Date of Birth, Subscriber Last Name
    • Optional additional elements: Payer claim number, Total submitted charges

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/7/2026


Edit Master changes for CPIDs 1057 and 7884 LACH HealthNet by MedPOINT

Optum is changing Edit Masters for the following payer, effective August 11, 2026:

Payer Name: LACH HealthNet by MedPOINT
Professional CPID: 7884
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 1057
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: MPM19

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.

8/7/2026


New Electronic Claims Connections Available

Optum has new electronic claims connections available:

Payer Name: InStil Health
Payer ID: SX161
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Payer Location: South Carolina
Par Status: Non Par

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved to begin submitting transactions.

Please note: We are providing you with a list of new electronic connections. Please review and choose payers that are appropriate for your business.

8/7/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 2032 and 8169 Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Global Care Medical

Optum is reactivating and changing electronic claims routing for the following payer, effective Aug. 11, 2026:

Payer Name: Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Global Care Medical
Professional CPID: 8169
Institutional CPID: 2032
Industry Standard Payer ID: MPM29
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Claim Par Status: Non Par
Claim Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:
Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is not required.

Report Changes:

  • You may see some differences in the payer reports you receive.

Action Required: Please consider the following to allow transactions to process properly due to the above changes:

  • Make any necessary system changes.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/7/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 2032 and 8169 Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Global Care Medical

Optum is reactivating and changing electronic claims routing for the following payer, effective August 11, 2026:

Payer Name: Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - Global Care Medical
Professional CPID: 8169
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 2032
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: MPM29
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: No
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Claim Par Status: Non Par

Enrollment Requirements:
Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is not required.

Report Changes:
You may see some differences in the payer reports you receive.

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on edit masters.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/7/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 9500 and 3803 Kern Health

Update: The payer has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 7, 2026-July 30, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 20, 2026:
The payer listed below is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 7, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 9500 Kern Health Systems
  • CPID 3803 Kern Health Systems

Optum is working diligently with the payer to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10385945.

8/6/2026


CareCore National Wellcare Radiology Electronic Claims Connection No Longer Available

The payer listed below is no longer available at Optum for claims processing, effective Aug. 6, 2026.

Payer Name: CareCore National Wellcare Radiology
Claims CPID: 4870
Industry Standard Payer ID: 14188
Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect.

Action Required: Please be aware the payer alias entries will be removed and claims for this payer must now be submitted on paper. Please make the following changes to accommodate the payer no longer offering an electronic connection.

  • After the edit release date above, revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly to send paper claims.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on Edit Masters for paper claims.

Original notification sent April 1, 2026
Effective immediately, the payer listed below has been suspended at Optum for claim processing and removed from the payer list.

Payer Name: CareCore National Wellcare Radiology
CPID: 4870
Industry Standard Payer ID: 14188
Reason: Payer unavailable electronically.

Action Required: Please refrain from submitting claims until further notice.

8/6/2026


CareCore National Wellcare Radiology Electronic Claims Connection No Longer Available

The payer listed below is no longer available at Optum for claims processing, effective Aug. 6, 2026.

Payer Name: CareCore National Wellcare Radiology
Claims CPID: 4870
Industry Standard Payer ID: 14188
Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect.

Original notification sent April 1, 2026
Effective immediately, the payer listed below has been suspended at Optum for claim processing and removed from the payer list.

Payer Name: CareCore National Wellcare Radiology
CPID: 4870
Industry Standard Payer ID: 14188
Reason: Payer unavailable electronically.

Action Required: Please refrain from submitting claims until further notice.

8/6/2026


Edit Master changes for CPID 7879 Human Behavior Institute and CPID 4167 Key Medical Group

Optum is changing Edit Masters for the following payers, effective Aug. 6, 2026:

Payer Name: Human Behavior Institute
Professional CPID: 7879
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: HBI01

Payer Name: Key Medical Group
Professional CPID: 4167
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: IP082

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer names and CPIDs are not changing.

8/6/2026


Electronic Routing Change for Payer ID 95327 Alameda Alliance for Health

Effective September 2, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic claims routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Alameda Alliance for Health
Payer ID: 95327
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: Yes
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
New Claim Par Status: Transitional

Enrollment Requirements:

Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is required.
    • Providers currently sending electronic claims through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.
    • Providers may begin enrolling prior to September 2, 2026.

Providers currently submitting or planning to submit electronic claims for Alameda Alliance for Health should complete the required enrollment process as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted claims routing after September 2, 2026.

Report Changes:

You may see some differences in the payer reports you receive.

Action Required: Make any necessary system changes.

  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from IEDI.

8/6/2026


New Electronic Eligibility Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer, effective August 04, 2026:

Payer Name: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan
IMN Real Time ID: 95467
Exchange Real Time ID: UHCGLH
CPID(s): 8577 (I), 1886 (P)
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 95467
Payer Enrollment Required: NO
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:

Eligibility Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:

Please update your system to take advantage of this payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket. 

8/6/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 5428 QualChoice of Arkansas

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 24, 2026.

Payer impacted:

• CPID 5428 QualChoice of Arkansas

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10405456.

8/6/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPID 6778 Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 6, 2026 and July 17, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 20, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 6, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 6778 Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10384964.

8/6/2026


Enrollment Form Update

Dear Valued Customer,
The following payer has changed their Remittance enrollment form:

Payer Name: SX105
Payer ID: Deseret Mutual Benefit Associates

Providers already approved to submit and receive transactions through Optum do not need to complete a new enrollment form.

To access the new enrollment form, please visit the IEDI enrollment portal.

Action Required: None for existing providers. New providers should begin using the new enrollment form immediately.

8/5/2026


New York Life Long Term Care Electronic Claims Connection No Longer Available

The payer listed below is no longer available at Optum for claims processing, effective immediately.

Payer Name: New York Life Long Term Care
Payer ID: NYL11

Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect.

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/5/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 6843 Northwood

A payer is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted July 31, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 6843 Northwood

The payer has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 31, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10406529.

8/5/2026


NY Life Long Term Care termination

The payer listed below is no longer available at Optum for claims processing, effective immediately.

Payer Name: New York Life Long Term Care
Claims CPID: 4403
Industry Standard Payer ID: NYL11

Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect.

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/5/2026


Avera Health Plans Real Time Eligibility 270/271 PAR Status Change

The Real Time Eligibility 270/271 PAR Status changed for the following payer, effective June 10, 2026:

Payer Name: Avera Health Plans
PAR Status: Non PAR
Industry Payer ID: 46045
IMN Real Time ID: 46045
Exchange Real Time ID: AVRHP
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 10869
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:

  • Eligibility Subscriber: Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/5/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 7868 and 1039 South Country Health Alliance

Update: The payer has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 1, 2026-July 29, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 10, 2026:
The payer listed below is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 1, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 7868 South Country Health Alliance
  • CPID 1039 South Country Health Alliance

Optum is working diligently with the payer to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10373926.

8/5/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 2173 and 1631 Alameda Alliance for Health

Effective September 2, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic claims routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Alameda Alliance for Health
Professional CPID: 2173
Current Edit Master: PE_C051
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 1631
Current Edit Master: HE9C051
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: 95327
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: Yes
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Claim Par Status: Transitional

Enrollment Requirements:

Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is required.
    • Providers currently sending electronic claims through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.
    • Providers may begin enrolling prior to September 2, 2026.

Providers currently submitting or planning to submit electronic claims for Alameda Alliance for Health should complete the required enrollment process as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted claims routing after September 2, 2026.

Report Changes:

You may see some differences in the payer reports you receive.

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/5/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 2173 and 1631 Alameda Alliance for Health

Effective September 2,2026, Optum will be changing electronic claims routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Alameda Alliance for Health
Professional CPID: 2173
Institutional CPID: 1631
Industry Standard Payer ID: 95327
Payer Claim Enrollment Required: Yes
Secondary Claims Accepted: Yes
Claim Par Status: Transitional
Claim Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:

Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is required.
    • Providers currently sending electronic claims through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.
    • Providers may begin enrolling prior to September 2, 2026.

Providers currently submitting or planning to submit electronic claims for Alameda Alliance for Health should complete the required enrollment process as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted claims routing after September 2, 2026.

Report Changes:

You may see some differences in the payer reports you receive.

Action Required: Make any necessary system changes.

  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/5/2026


New Real-Time Transactions Available

Effective July 28th, 2026, Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time (270/271) transactions for the below payer:

Payer name: Lonestar TPA
Transaction type: Eligibility
IMN: LSTAR
Exchange: LSTAR
OPTUM ID: 11013

Action Required by customer:

Please update your system to take advantage of this payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

Updated Payer Lists may be obtained from your software vendor or Payer List Portal. 

8/5/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 2455 Arkansas Medicare

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted July 31, 2026-Aug. 3, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 2455 Arkansas Medicare

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 31, 2026-Aug. 3, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10405326.

8/5/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 7052 and 9435 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 15, 2026-July 17, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 22, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 15, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 7052 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio
  • CPID 9435 OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10388029.

8/5/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 6284 Trillium Health Resources

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted July 28, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 6284 Trillium Health Resources

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted on July 28, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10405191.

8/5/2026


Report Generation Delay for multiple CPIDs

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional and Institutional report generation for some claims submitted on July 29, 2026.

Payers impacted:

• CPID 1029 Physician Health Associates/Midland Mgmt
• CPID 3770 Physician Health Associates/Midland Mgmt
• CPID 3026 Essential Health Partners

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted on July 29, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10405166.

8/5/2026


Resolved: Delay in Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for Payer IDs 12115 & 12116, Veterans Administration Fee Basis Programs

This issue has been resolved. All impacted ERAs have been processed.

Original notification sent July 30, 2026:

Due to a payer processing issue, there has been a delay affecting Professional, Institutional, and Dental Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates July 17, 2026-Present.

Payers affected:

  • Payer ID 12115 Veterans Administration Fee Basis Programs
  • Payer ID 12116 Veterans Administration Fee Basis Programs

Additional updates will be forwarded as more information becomes available.

Action Required: Please be aware of a delay in the delivery of ERA for the check dates above.

8/4/2026


Health Help Networks Electronic Claims Connection No Longer Available

Effective immediately, the payer listed below will no longer be available at Optum for claims processing.

Payer Name: Health Help Networks
Claims CPID: 6476
Industry Standard Payer ID: 59087
Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection to which Optum can connect.

Action Required: Please make any necessary system changes.

8/4/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connections Available

Optum has new electronic remittance connections available:

Payer Name: Sentinel Management Services
Payer ID: 23249
Payer Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional
Payer Location: National

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • Enrollment forms must be submitted and approved to begin receiving electronic remittance through Optum.

8/4/2026


Electronic Claims Connection Suspended

The payer listed below is suspended at Optum for claim processing and removed from the payer list, effective immediately.

Payer Name: Beacon of Life
Payer ID: 65432
Reason: Payer unavailable electronically.

Payer Name: Seaview IPA
Payer ID: SVIPA
Reason: Payer unavailable electronically.

Action Required: Please refrain from submitting claims until further notice.

8/4/2026


Payer Processing Issue for CPIDs 7034 and 9418 The Cascade PACE Inc.

Due to a payer processing issue, some Professional and Institutional claims transmitted to the payer listed below July 25, 2026 were not processed by the payer.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 7034 The Cascade PACE Inc.
  • CPID 9418 The Cascade PACE Inc.

A resolution has been implemented and the claims were retransmitted to the payer Aug. 4, 2026.

This delay affected claims released to Optum July 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-July 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m. CT.

Action Required: Be aware of the processing issue above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10404605.

8/4/2026


Resolved: Delay in (ERA for CPIDs 3887 &1507, Veterans Administration Fee Basis Programs

Resolved: This issue has been resolved. All impacted ERAs have been processed.

Original notification sent July 30, 2026:
Due to a payer processing issue, there has been a delay affecting Professional and Institutional Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for the following payer for check dates July 17, 2026-Present.

Payers affected:

  • CPID 3887 Veterans Administration Fee Basis Programs
  • CPID 1507 Veterans Administration Fee Basis Programs

Additional updates will be forwarded as more information becomes available.

Action Required: Please be aware of a delay in the delivery of ERA for the check dates above.

8/4/2026


Simpra Advantage Inc. New Real Time Eligibility 270/271 Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271, for the below payer, effective Aug. 4, 2026:

Payer Name: Simpra Advantage Inc.
Industry Payer ID: SIM02
IMN Real Time ID: SIM01
Exchange Real Time ID: SIMAI
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 14388
Payer Enrollment Required: NO
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:
Eligibility Subscriber
Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/4/2026


Fee Change for Claim Payers Aug. 4, 2026

The claim fee will change for the following payers, effective Sept. 1, 2026:

Greater Covina Medical Group
Exchange CPIDs: 8133
Current Fee: $0.00
New Fee: $0.10

Lakeside Medical Group
Exchange CPIDs: 9575, 5886
Current Fee: $0.00
New Fee: $0.10

Action Required: Please be aware of the claim fee changes.

8/4/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 2570 and 1194 CareSource of Georgia

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted from June 26, 2026 through July 17, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 10, 2026:

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since June 26, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 2570 CareSource of Georgia
  • CPID 1194 CareSource of Georgia

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10373449.

8/4/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 7688 and 7143 CareSource of Indiana

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted from June 26, 2026 through July 16, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 10, 2026:

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since June 26, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 7688 CareSource of Indiana
  • CPID 7143 CareSource of Indiana

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10373196.

8/4/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 6405 Cigna Health Plans

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional report generation for some claims submitted on Aug. 3, 2026.

Payer impacted:

• CPID 6405 Cigna Health Plans

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted on Aug. 3, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10403669.

8/4/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connection Available

Optum has new electronic remittance connections available:

Payer Name: BSI Companies
Industry Standard Payer ID: 25916
Payer Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Non Par
Payer Location: National

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • Enrollment forms must be submitted and approved to begin receiving electronic remittance through Optum.
  • To access the new enrollment forms, please visit IEDI

8/4/2026


Electronic Claims Connection Suspended

The payer listed below is suspended at Optum for claim processing and removed from the payer list, effective immediately.

Payer Name: Seaview IPA
CPID(s): 1000, 4259
Industry Standard Payer ID: SVIPA
Reason: Payer unavailable electronically.

Action Required: Please refrain from submitting claims until further notice.

8/4/2026


Electronic Claims Connection Suspended

The payer listed below is suspended at Optum for claim processing and removed from the payer list, effective immediately.

Payer Name: Beacon of Life
CPIDs: 2086, 8234
Industry Standard Payer ID: 65432
Reason: Payer unavailable electronically.

Action Required: Please refrain from submitting claims until further notice.

8/4/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 3256 and 2995 Sentinel Management Services

Optum is changing electronic remittance routing for the following payer, effective immediately:

Payer Name: Sentinel Management Services
Professional CPID: 3256
Institutional CPID: 2995
Industry Standard Payer ID: 23249
Payer Remittance Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional
Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:
Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
  • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
  • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required: Please consider the following to allow transactions to process properly due to the above changes:

  • Make any necessary system changes.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/4/2026


Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 3256 and 2995 Sentinel Management Services

Optum is changing electronic remittance routing for the following payer, effective immediately:

Payer Name: Sentinel Management Services
Professional CPID: 3256
Institutional CPID: 2995
Industry Standard Payer ID: 23249
Line of Business Code (LOB): N05
Payer Remittance Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional
Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:
Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
  • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.
  • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/4/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 2525 and 1772 HAP CareSource

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted July 4, 2026-July 17, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 10, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional and Institutional report generation for some claims submitted since July 4, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 2525 HAP CareSource
  • CPID 1772 HAP CareSource

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10384867.

8/4/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 9054 and 3788 CareSource

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted June 30, 2026-July 6, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 14, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Professional and Institutional report generation for some claims submitted since June 30, 2026.

  • CPID 9054 CareSource Nevada Medicaid
  • CPID 3788 CareSource Nevada Medicaid

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10376932.

8/4/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 2526 and 3826 CareSource

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted June 25, 2026-July 17, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 9, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since June 25, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 2526 CareSource of Ohio
  • CPID 3826 CareSource of Ohio

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10371634.

8/4/2026


Update: Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 6099 and 9226 CareSource

Update: The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports for some claims submitted June 25, 2026-July 17, 2026.

Action Required: Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

Original notice sent July 9, 2026:
A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since June 25, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 6099 CareSource PASSE of Arkansas
  • CPID 9226 CareSource PASSE of Arkansas

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10371579.

8/4/2026


Edit Master changes for CPIDs 9442 and 7060 Healthy Valley Provider Network

Optum is changing Edit Masters for the following payers, effective August 3, 2026:

Payer Name: Healthy Valley Provider Network
Professional CPID: 9442
Current Edit Master: PE_O007
New Edit Master: PE_T007
Institutional CPID: 7060
Current Edit Master: HE9O007
New Edit Master: HE9T007
Industry Standard Payer ID: HVPNI

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • Revalidate unreleased claims to edit correctly under new edit master.
  • Modify any bridge routines based on the edit master.
  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.

8/3/2026


Update: Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 5181 and 3613 Santa Clara Family Health Plan

Update: Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.

Original notify sent July 24, 2026:
Effective July 24, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic remittance routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Professional CPID: 5181
Institutional CPID: 3613
Industry Standard Payer ID: 24077
Line of Business Code (LOB): H2P
Payer Remittance Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional
Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:
Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
  • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum do not need to complete a new enrollment form.
  • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required: Please make the following changes to accommodate the routing change:

  • No Payer Alias changes are required. Payer name and CPIDs are not changing.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/3/2026


Update: Electronic Routing Change for CPIDs 5181 and 3613 Santa Clara Family Health Plan

Update: Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum must complete a new enrollment form.

Original notify sent July 24, 2026:
Effective July 24, 2026, Optum will be changing electronic remittance routing for the following payer:

Payer Name: Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Professional CPID: 5181
Institutional CPID: 3613
Industry Standard Payer ID: 24077
Payer Remittance Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Transitional
Remittance Fee: N/A

Enrollment Requirements:
Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
  • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum do not need to complete a new enrollment form.
  • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required: Please consider the following to allow transactions to process properly due to the above changes:

  • Make any necessary system changes.
  • When a payer requires enrollment, forms must be submitted and approved from Enrollment Central.

8/3/2026


Payer Change for multiple payers

Claims currently exchanged with the following payer must use a different Payer ID, effective immediately.

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
Remittance Available: Yes
Payer IDs: 00800, N5BLS, SB800, 12B68

Payer Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
Remittance Available: Yes
Payer IDs: 00801, 12B39, SB801, N1BLS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern New York and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York will be terminated effective Aug. 27, 2026.

Providers may transition to the following payer for electronic claims and remittance prior to Aug. 27, 2026, but must be fully transitioned by Aug. 27, 2026:

Payer Name: Highmark Western and Northeastern New York
Remittance Available: Yes
Payer ID: 55204
Claim Par Status: Non Par
Remittance Par Status: Non Par

Enrollment Requirements:
Claims:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic claims is required.
    • Providers currently submitting electronic claims through Optum for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York, Payer ID 55204 do not need to complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.

Remittance:

  • Payer enrollment for electronic remittance is required.
    • Providers currently receiving electronic remittance through Optum for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York, Payer ID 55204, do not need to complete a new enrollment form.
    • Providers not receiving electronic remittance through Optum for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York must complete a new enrollment form.
    • New providers must complete a new enrollment form.
    • All providers who have not received remittance since May 24, 2026, will need to complete a new enrollment form.

Action Required:

  • Please be aware of the changes above and make any necessary changes in your system.
  • To access the new enrollment forms, please visit IEDI.

8/3/2026


Payer Processing Issue for CPIDs 3411 and 1525 HealthPartners of Minnesota

Due to a processing issue, some Professional and Institutional claims transmitted to the payer listed below Aug. 3, 2026 were not processed by the payer.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 3411 HealthPartners of Minnesota
  • CPID 1525 HealthPartners of Minnesota

A resolution has been implemented and the claims were retransmitted to the payer Aug. 3, 2026.

This delay affected claims released to Optum July 31, 2026, 7:00 a.m.-Aug. 3, 2026, 7:00 a.m. CT.

Action Required: Be aware of the processing issue above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10402442.

8/3/2026


Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley New Real Time 270/271 Connection Available

Optum is pleased to announce the availability of Real-time Eligibility Inquiry and Response 270/271 for the below payer, effective July 27, 2026:

Payer Name: Health Plan of Upper Ohio Valley
Industry Payer ID: 10657
IMN Real Time ID: 10657
Exchange Real Time ID: HPUOV
Optum IEDI Real Time ID: 10657
Payer Enrollment Required: No
Connection Type: X12

Search Options:
Eligibility Subscriber

  • Member ID, First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Action Required by Customer:
Please update your system to take advantage of this Payer transaction. For assistance with submitting Real-Time transactions, please contact your Practice Management System Vendor or Optum Customer Care Hub ticket.

8/3/2026


Electronic Eligibility Connection No Longer Available

Real Time Eligibility 270/271 for the payer listed below is no longer available at Optum, effective immediately.

Payer Name: HealthSpring Medicare Advantage, Cigna HealthSpring Tennessee/Alabama, and Cigna Medicare
Exchange Real Time ID: HSPRN1
Connection Type: Portal

Reason: Payer no longer offers an electronic connection.

Action Required: None.

8/3/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPIDs 8048 and 9766 Gold Kidney Health

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional and Professional report generation for some claims submitted since July 22, 2026.

Payer impacted:

  • CPID 8048 Gold Kidney Health Plan
  • CPID 9766 Gold Kidney Health Plan

Optum is working diligently with the payer intermediary to resolve the issue and ensure reports are received.

Action Required: None. Please be aware of delays in the report generation for claims submitted during the time frame above.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10402245.

8/3/2026


Report Generation Delay for CPID 3532 Michigan Blue Care Network

A payer intermediary is experiencing issues affecting Institutional report generation for some claims submitted on July 21, 2026.

Payer impacted:

• CPID 3532 Michigan Blue Care Network

The payer intermediary has been unable to generate and deliver the reports.

Action Required: None. Please resubmit claims if payment has not been received.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support and refer to Case Number 10402204.

8/3/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connections Available

Optum has new electronic remittance connections available:

Payer Name: BSI Companies
Professional CPID: 2195
Industry Standard Payer ID: 25916
Payer Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Non Par
Remittance Fee: N/A
Payer Location: National

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • Enrollment forms must be submitted and approved to begin receiving electronic remittance through Optum.

8/3/2026


New Electronic Remittance Connections Available

Optum has new electronic remittance connections available:

Payer Name: BSI Companies
Professional CPID: 2195
Industry Standard Payer ID: 25916
Line of Business (LOB) Code: J98
Payer Enrollment Required: Yes
Remittance Par Status: Non Par
Remittance Fee: N/A
Payer Location: National

Action Required:

  • Add the payers to your system to begin using the new payer connection.
  • Enrollment forms must be submitted and approved to begin receiving electronic remittance through Optum.

8/3/2026


PAR Status change for Real Time payers

The PAR Status will change for the following real time payer(s):

Aetna Better Health of Illinois FIDE
IEDI ID: 10892
Transaction: Claim Status
New PAR Status: Transitional
Effective date: 08/01/2026

Medstar Family Choice Maryland
IEDI ID: 10844
Transaction: Eligibility
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective date: 09/01/2026

OhioRISE - Aetna Better Health of Ohio
IEDI ID: 45221
Transaction: Eligibility, Claim Status
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective date: 09/01/2026

Sana Benefits
IEDI ID: 50114
Transaction: Eligibility
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective date: 09/01/2026

Action Required: Please be aware of the upcoming PAR Status changes.

8/3/2026


PAR Status change for Claims and Remittance Payers

The PAR Status will change for the following payer(s):

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
iEDI ID: 00520, SB520, ARBLS
Transaction: Claims - Professional
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Boncura Health Solutions
iEDI ID: TH088
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

California Health and Wellness
iEDI ID: 68047, 68069
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Cedars Sinai Medical Network
iEDI ID: 95166
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Cook Childrens Health Plan
iEDI ID: CCHP1, TH104
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Florida Health Care Plans
iEDI ID: 59322
Transaction: Claims – Professional
New PAR Status: Transitional
Effective Date: 08/01/2026

Island Home Insurance Company
iEDI ID: 85502
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

IU Health Plan Medicare Advantage
iEDI ID: 95444
Transaction: Claims – Professional
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Kansas City Life Insurance Company and Healthy Choices
iEDI ID: CX058
Transaction: Claims – Dental
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Medical Mutual of Ohio
iEDI ID: 29076
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Morris Associates
iEDI ID: 35092
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

New Era Life Insurance Company
iEDI ID: 98798
Transaction: Claims – Professional
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

North American Medical Management - Northern California
iEDI ID: E3510
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Presbyterian Health Plan
iEDI ID: 05003, PREHP
Transaction: Claims – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

TRICARE Overseas Program
iEDI ID: SX163
Transaction: Claims – Professional
New PAR Status: Non Par
Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Welfare Pension Admin Services
iEDI ID: 91136
Transaction: Remittance – Inst/Prof
New PAR Status: Transitional
Effective Date: 08/01/2026


Action Required: Please be aware of the upcoming PAR Status changes.

8/3/2026

Older Payer Updates

Click the link below to access payer updates prior to August 1st, 2026.

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