Provider Affiliation Information

Providers may announce new or continuing affiliations with AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP) through general advertising (e.g., radio, television, websites). New affiliation announcements are for those providers that have entered into a new contractual relationship with AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP).

Providers may make new affiliation announcements within the first 30 days of their new contract with AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO SNP). An announcement to patients of a new affiliation which names only AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP) may occur only once when such announcement is conveyed through direct mail, email, or phone. Additional direct mail and/or email communications from providers to their patients regarding affiliations must include a list of all plans with which the provider contracts.

AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP)'s Compliance department will secure CMS approval on any provider affiliation communication materials that describe AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP) in any way (e.g., benefits, formularies).

Materials that indicate the provider has an affiliation with AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP) and other plan sponsors and that only list plan names and/or contact information do not require CMS approval.