Provider news and updates

Register for a One Healthcare ID before Feb. 12

Update your sign-in methods before Feb. 12, 2025 to maintain uninterrupted access.

Children’s Eye Care Program increases age limit to 19

On Feb. 1, 2025, the age limit for the Children’s Eye Care Program increased from 13 to 19.

February is Age-related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness month

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. Emerging therapies over the last 10 years have helped make ARMD more manageable.

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Explore our new COPE-accredited CE course on strabismus
Get the essential skills and knowledge to accurately diagnose and manage strabismus.

Lab Spotlight: Network lab expansion reminder
We added Optogenics, Plunkett Optical and Truckee Sunstar to the National Lab Network. View our updated National Lab Network list.

 


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Myopia is on the rise. Explore the ways we’re working to help make access to care for myopia easier for eligible members and see how you can help us spread the word.

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Provider education

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Diabetes toolkit

Share this toolkit, created in collaboration with Prevent Blindness, with patients who have diabetes.

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January In Focus

Network Administration Manual update: Effective Jan. 1, 2025
Please review the updated Network Administration Manual on spectera.com.

Important Medicare benefit updates
New Medicare benefits go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, across all states. Remember to check member eligibility and specific benefit details before rendering services.

Check out our new Provider Training Academy

Access Lincoln Financial Group patients nationwide

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

New York: Introducing the Oxford New York Small Group vision benefit for the Liberty and Metro Network

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October In Focus

Action required: Register for a One Healthcare ID today
Be prepared for new account and login requirements for your spectera.com account coming in Fall 2024.

Treehouse Eyes and myopia management
Learn more about our partnership with Treehouse Eyes to drive awareness and help offset the costs associated with myopia management.

Submit medically necessary contact lens orders online
Beginning Nov. 1, you may bill for necessary contact lens orders online through spectera.com.

Lab spotlight: Network lab expansion

November is National Diabetes Month

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August In Focus

Set up a One Healthcare ID today to avoid spectera.com access delays
Be prepared for new account and login requirements for your spectera.com account coming in October 2024.

Covering telemedicine routine vision exams
Make sure you’re familiar with our telemedicine guidelines and requirements.

Updates on the Federal Trade Commission’s Eyeglass Rule
Important changes aimed at promoting competition and consumer choice.

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

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June In Focus - Private

Action required: New security enhancements to your spectera.com account
Later this year, you will experience new account and login requirements for your spectera.com account.

New product: Transitions welcomes genius GEN S
Transitions® GEN S™ sets a new standard in the optical world that pushes the boundaries of traditional prescription lenses.

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month
Help educate your patients on the common symptoms of dry eye disease and the importance of early detection.

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April In Focus

Be prepared for new security enhancements to your spectera.com account
Later this year, you will experience new account and login requirements for your spectera.com account.

April is Women’s Eye Health Awareness Month
Help educate patients on women’s eye health and ways to protect their vision.

May is Healthy Vision Month
Healthy Vision Month is a reminder to check in with your patients regarding the importance of proactive eye care and eye health.

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February In Focus

Submitting corrected claims and claim adjustments
There are multiple ways to submit corrected claims.

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network education session
You’re invited to join an upcoming educational webinar about the Veterans Affairs Community Network

February is Age-related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month
Help build awareness and educate patients about early detection and new advances in treatments to make disease more manageable.

Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, New York and Ohio providers: MediGold Medicare Advantage Plan
MediGold is a not-for-profit UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan that provides coverage for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries.

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