How does the member use his/her UNICARE identification card?
The identification (ID) card is the member’s passport to UniCare health plan benefits. Presenting the ID card in a physician’s office or hospital admissions office enables the provider to confirm that the member is eligible for benefits. The name of the member’s Primary Care Physician is displayed on the ID card.
The identification (ID) card is the member’s passport to UNICARE health plan benefits. Presenting the ID card in a physician’s office or hospital admissions office enables the provider to confirm that the member is eligible for benefits. The name and logo of the member’s provider network is displayed in the ID card. The ID card lists one or more toll-free telephone numbers that will link the member or provider to UNICARE staff if the member needs to: • Pre-certify required inpatient hospital admissions and any other services specified in the members plan booklet. • Report an emergency hospital admission. • Ask a question about benefits or a specific claim. • Access UNICARE’s health information, case management or health promotion services. This is only a brief summary of the plan. Please refer to the Certificate of Coverage for complete details about the plan including benefits, limitations and exclusions.
The identification (ID) card is the member’s passport to UNICARE health plan benefits. Presenting the ID card in a physician’s office or hospital admissions office enables the provider to confirm that the member is eligible for benefits. The name of the member’s Primary Care Physician is displayed on the ID card. The ID card lists one or more toll-free telephone numbers that will link the member or provider to UNICARE staff if the member needs to: • Pre-certify required inpatient hospital admissions and any other services specified in the member’s plan booklet. • Report an emergency hospital admission. • Ask a question about benefits or a specific claim. • Access UNICARE’s health information, case management or health promotion services. This is only a brief summary of the plan.
