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
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.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.
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