Government Employees Health Association
Also covers / subsidiaries: GEHA, G.E.H.A.
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
39026
Effective Jan 1, 2025 all GEHA electronic medical/dental claims use 39026. Despite using the UHC network, GEHA does NOT use 87726 and cannot be submitted through the UHC Provider Portal — use the separate GEHA portal.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity, Change Healthcare, Optum (submit to payer ID 39026)
Provider Services
877-434-2336
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
G.E.H.A Medical Claims, P.O. Box 21172, Eagan, MN 55121 (dental: P.O. Box 21191, Eagan, MN 55121)
Provider Portal
https://provider.mygeha.com
Federal employee (FEHB/PSHB) plan that rents the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network. As of 1/1/2025 use payer ID 39026 and the dedicated GEHA portal.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Government Employees Health Association.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Government Employees Health Association.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benesight | 39026 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERADental |
| Employers Insurance Of Wausau | 39026 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERADental |
| Fiserv Health | 39026 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERADental |
| Geha | 10394 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271Dental |
| Geha | 39026 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERADental |
| Geha | 44054 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERADental |
Resolution Tools for Government Employees Health Association Claims
Values vary by plan, line of business, and provider agreement. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse gateway before submitting electronic claims.
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