Medicaid Managed Care Program effective January 1, 2018
October 25, 2017The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced September 29, 2017 that it has selected two companies to operate its Medicaid Managed Care Program effective January 1, 2018. DHSS’ Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) has announced its intent to enter into a new contract to continue its Managed Care Organization (MCO) partnership with Highmark Health Options Blue Cross Blue Shield, which began in 2015. In addition, DHSS announced its intent to contract with AmeriHealth Caritas to join the Medicaid program on January 1, 2018. AmeriHealth Caritas has managed care for Medicaid members in Pennsylvania since 1983. DMMA’s MCO contract with United Healthcare will end on December 31, 2017.