Medicare Part D: The Medicare prescription drug benefit program. We call this program “Part D” for short. Medicare Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs, vaccines, and some supplies not covered by Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B or Medical Assistance. Our plan includes Medicare Part D.Medicare Part A: The Medicare program that covers most medically necessary hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, and hospice care.
Medicare Part B: The Medicare program that covers services (such as lab tests, surgeries, and doctor visits) and supplies (such as wheelchairs and walkers) that are medically necessary to treat a disease or condition. Medicare Part B also covers many preventive and screening services.Medical Assistance: This is the name of Minnesota’s Medicaid program. Medical Assistance is run by the state and is paid for by the state and the federal government. It helps people with limited incomes and resources pay for long-term services and supports and medical costs.
It covers extra services and some drugs not covered by Medicare. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Provider COVID-19 Resources & Info

South Country Health Alliance (South Country) Provider Contact Center will be available for our health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are taking steps to protect our employees and still provide the support our providers need during the coronavirus pandemic. Things are changing rapidly and we will be updating our website as new developments occur. Please check back frequently for updates.

CARES Act

South Country will be eliminating the 2% Medicare Sequestration from 5/1/2020 to 3/31/2021 per Section 3709 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This has been extended to 12/31/2021.

Provider Resources

South Country is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic as it develops and will post provider updates as more information becomes available. Please review the websites below to access the most current and accurate information on the coronavirus pandemic. We will follow all State and Federal guidance related to COVID-19. Links to these sites are below.

Provider Contact Center

The Provider Contact Center is available to our Providers Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The toll-free number is 1-888-633-4055.

Please remember, if you are a registered user of the South Country Health Alliance Provider Portal, you may send a secure email to the Provider Contact Center during or after regular business hours. You may access the Provider Portal at https://provider.mnscha.org/scha.provider.aspx.

COVID-19 Resources

Transportation DOT Guidance
(External link to MNDOT Guidance on COVID-19)

Provider Manual Chapter 33, Telehealth

Provider Manual Chapter 23, Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Services

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