Behavioral Health Provider FAQ

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana will reimburse participating providers consistent with the Medicaid rate in effect on the date of service.

Your participation in the network is contingent upon the completion of credentialing, so we encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible and return it to your provider network account executive (PDF). AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana has credentialing criteria for different provider types:

• For providers who are classified as an individual practitioner or independent practice groups - AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana uses Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) for credentialing. This is a national, web-based service. Through CAQH, it is quick and easy to complete your credentialing application packet and you can share your application with any other health plans who participate with CAQH. Visit the CAQH website for more information. If you are interested in becoming a provider, please take time to visit our non-participating providers page for additional information. Should you have any questions, please contact AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana at 1-888-922-0007.
• For providers, who are classified as an organization or facility - AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana seeks to simplify the credentialing process by credentialing at the facility or legal entity level. Your organization will be assigned a dedicated AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana network management account executive to complete the credentialing and contracting process. Please contact Provider Services for assistance with contacting your account executive.