Join Tufts Health Plan Network for Quality Healthcare

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Joining the Tufts Health Plan Network is a great way to access quality healthcare. Tufts Health Plan has a large network of healthcare providers, with over 80,000 doctors and hospitals across the country.

To join the network, you'll need to enroll in a Tufts Health Plan. You can choose from a variety of plans, including HMO, PPO, and Medicare plans.

Joining the Network

Joining the Tufts Health Plan network is a straightforward process. You'll need to go through credentialing and contracting, which are formal processes that ensure you provide quality care to members.

The credentialing process typically takes 1-2 months, but it can be extended if your application is incomplete. You'll need to review and sign a contract, which will then be sent back to Tufts Health Plan for processing.

To get started, you'll need to visit CAQH ProView, a central repository for credentialing information. This is where you'll submit your application and provide the necessary materials.

Here are the steps to follow:

Once your application is approved, you'll receive a welcome letter with your network participation effective date and useful resources.

Join Our Network

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Joining our network is a straightforward process that involves credentialing and contracting with Tufts Health Plan. Credentialing is the formal process for adding providers to the network.

We ensure that providers give members quality care consistent with recognized managed care organization industry standards. This is a critical step in maintaining the high level of care our members expect from us.

Our credentialing process is designed to be efficient and effective, allowing us to quickly add qualified providers to our network.

Frequently Asked Questions

What network does Tufts Health Plan use?

Tufts Health Plan uses the CareLink network, which combines the Tufts Health Plan network and Cigna Open Access Plus network for in-network and out-of-network benefits. This network includes over 977,000 practitioners and 6,300 facilities.

Is Network Health part of Tufts?

Yes, Network Health is part of Tufts Health Plan, acquired in 2011. This acquisition expanded Tufts' Medicaid services and offerings.

Is Tufts Health Plan part of UnitedHealthcare?

Tufts Health Freedom Plan is now part of UnitedHealthcare, effective January 4, 2020. Members can access UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network for out-of-area care.

Is Tufts Health Plan the same as MassHealth?

Tufts Health Plan offers a MassHealth plan called Tufts Health Together, which provides the same benefits as MassHealth, but with a different name and administration. While not identical, Tufts Health Plan's MassHealth plan shares many similarities with the standard MassHealth program.

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