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Newly Contracted Providers

Welcome to the NHP network. We’re excited to partner with you in supporting Health First Colorado (Medicaid) members in Region 2. As part of our network, you play a key role in improving the health and well-being of our members. NHP is here to support you every step of the way.

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    Provider Alerts

    Primary Care Medical Providers (PCMP)

    Download the latest PCMP Provider Manual to learn about expectations, workflows, and key contacts.

    PCMP Manual

    Behavioral Health Providers

    Find everything you need to understand covered services, care coordination, and billing.

    BH Manual

    New to the PCMP Network?

    View Trainings

    New to the NHP PCMP Network? View our Onboarding Training recorded session and slide deck below.

    Trainings and Slide Deck

    2025

    New to the BH Network?

    Visit Our Behavioral Health Updates Page to Register For:

    • Quarterly office hours
    • Monthly drop-in meetings
    • BH specific information
    Behavioral Health Updates

    Register for the UHC Behavioral Health Provider Portal

    Register for the United Healthcare Behavioral Health Provider Portal. This allows you to:

    • Verify member eligibility and benefits
    • Submit and track claims
    • Request prior authorizations
    • Access forms and resources
    Behavioral Health Provider Portal

    Register for Provider Express

    Provider Express

    Watch this video for instructions on how to register for Provider Express for eligibility, benefits, demographic updates, and claims submissions.

    How to Register for Provider Express - BH Providers Only

    Provider Express Claims Entry

    Watch this video for step by step instructions on how to use Provider Express to file a claim.

    How to File a Claim with Provider Express

    Optum Pay

    Enroll in Optum Pay

    Receive direct deposit (EFT) and access electronic remittance advice via Optum Pay.

    Optum Pay

    Update Demographics

    How Update Your Demographic Information

    Ensure your practice details, hours of operation, and contact information are current in the portals. You can learn how to do that by watching this My Practice Info video.

    How to Update Demographics

    Submit Claims via Portal or EDI

    For claims, please use the new Payer ID: 87726

    UHC Provider Portal
    UHC Electronic Data Interchange

    Submitting Prior Authorizations

    • Email all clinical requests to rmhpbhvm@uhc.com
    • Fax all clinical requests to 888-240-2689
    • Call 888-478-4760 and ask to speak with the RMHP Behavioral Health Utilization Management Department

    For more information, view the Rocky Mountain Health Plans Prior Authorization and Notification Guide ➚

    Need Support?

    Our provider relations team is here to help. Contact us at nhpproviders@nhpllc.org

    Policies and Information

    Access the key policies and procedures required for compliance as a newly contracted provider with NHP.

    Policies, Procedures, and Care Standards

    NHP Access to Care Standards

    Care Coordination Policy and Procedure

    ACC Phase III Care Coordination Tiers

    Phase III Attribution Changes

    Colorado’s Accountable Care Collaborative Phase III Primary Care Payment Structure

    Protocol for SUD Treatment

    Colorado SUD Standard Authorization Request Form

    PCMP Value-Based Model

    Provider Enrollment Revalidation

    State Behavioral Health Services Billing Manual

    State Behavioral Health Services Billing Manual Previous Versions

    Access Stabilization Payment Timeline Update

    Region 2 Counties

    NHP proudly serves Region 2, consisting of the following counties: Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Crowley, Elbert, Kit Carson, Kiowa, Lincoln, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Otero, Phillips, Prowers, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma.