Providers can request a copy of the Claim Lifecycle Report by emailing marylandprovpymt@optum.com. Please include your provider name, TIN, NPI(s), contact name and phone number.
SUD providers and mental health providers who deliver substance use treatment to a participant are reminded to ensure that participants have had the opportunity to sign the Managed Care Organization (MCO) ROI form. Signed and scanned forms should be uploaded into the Documents section of the participant’s file in IPP.
Optum Maryland
Optum Maryland gives care to people served by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). We invite you to look through this site to see the many ways we can serve you. If you are a person or a family member seeing a MDH/BHA provider, you can access relevant information with the touch of a finger:
Services: Find out more about the many recovery-oriented services that MDH/BHA funds through local mental health centers!
About Us: Learn more about the MDH/BHA and Optum Maryland partnership. Find out what that means for you!
News and Events: Stay up-to-date on upcoming Maryland mental health news, training and events. MDH/BHA and Optum Maryland offer education and community events.
The website has sections for participants and families as well as providers of mental health services. Click on either the “Participants and Families” or the “Providers” tab to see the information that applies to you. Check the website often as it continues to grow to better serve you!
In the Spotlight
- The April Provider Council Meeting will be held on Friday, April 14th at 10:00 am EST. The link to register will be posted at the beginning of the month.
News & Events
During Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (Crisis line available 24/7)
Participant Questions and Help to Find a Provider Call Toll-Free:
(800) 888-1965, TTY 711
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
All Providers: Questions, Referrals, Crisis Calls:
(800) 888-1965, TTY 711
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Outside of Business Hours (evenings, weekends, holidays)
Maryland Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
9-8-8 (Available 24/7)
Optum Crisis Line Available 24/7:
(800) 888-1965, TTY 711
Optum Nondiscrimination Notice and Language Services, see here.
You have the right to get help and information in your language at no cost. To request an interpreter, call (800) 888-1965.