The AMA launched a new online resource at www.ama-assn.org/go/ucrsettlement yesterday afternoon that will help thousands of physicians file claims in the record-breaking settlement reached in the AMA legal victory against UnitedHealth Group—the nation’s largest health insurer. More than $350 million is available to compensate physicians and their patients for 15 years of artificially low payments for out-of-network services.
The Settlement Claims Administrator began mailing the Settlement Notice and claim forms to physicians on Friday, April 16. Physicians should keep an eye out for their claim forms—the claim form sent to them will contain important information that can help with filing the claim.
In addition to the information available in the AMA’s new online resource, AMA members can get personal assistance from the AMA’s Practice Management Center if they have questions about the settlement or filing a claim form by calling (800) 621-8335. AMA members interested in retaining a claims submission service can obtain a discounted rate offered by the Managed Care Advisory Group.
The deadline for filing a claim to share in the settlement fund is October 5, 2010.