How to check L.A. Care Health Plan (California) eligibility
A portal or phone check takes a front-desk staffer 10–15 minutes per patient. A real-time 270/271 check returns plan status, copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums in seconds.
- Payer ID
LACAR - Real-time 270/271
- Medicaid
Three ways to verify L.A. Care Health Plan (California) coverage
- Payer portal — free, but one patient at a time and 10–15 minutes each with logins.
- Phone (IVR) — hold times vary; no written record for the chart.
Automated 270/271 check
Full benefit detail in seconds, batched for your whole schedule — not one patient at a time.
From $0.50 per check, pay-as-you-go.
L.A. Care Health Plan (California) at a glance
What billers need before running a check.
Payer ID
LACARAlso known as 11060, 5988, 6484, LACREReal-time eligibility
AvailableResponses return in seconds, 24/7.Coverage
dental, medicalMedicaidOperating area
CaliforniaPayer website
Supported transactions
What can be exchanged electronically with L.A. Care Health Plan (California) today.
Eligibility (270/271)
SUPPORTEDReal-time benefit and coverage checksClaim status (276/277)
SUPPORTEDWhere a submitted claim standsProfessional claims (837P)
SUPPORTEDPhysician and outpatient claimsInstitutional claims (837I)
SUPPORTEDFacility claimsDental claims (837D)
NOT AVAILABLEDental claimsRemittance (835 ERA)
ENROLLMENT REQUIREDElectronic remittance adviceCoordination of benefits
NOT AVAILABLESecondary-payer routingClaim attachments (275)
NOT AVAILABLESupporting documentation
Portal vs. phone vs. automated
The same verification, three ways.
| Measure | Payer portal | Phone / IVR | Automated check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time per patient | 10–15 min | 15–30 min | Seconds |
| Cost per check | Staff time, one login per patient | ~$8.57 in staff time* | from $0.50 |
| Record for the chart | Screenshot | None | Full audit trail |
| Whole-day schedule | One at a time | One at a time | Batched overnight |
*A manual eligibility check costs a medical practice $8.57; an electronic one costs $2.00. Source: 2024 CAQH Index.
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- 65%
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- 90%
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- 24 mo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the payer ID for L.A. Care Health Plan (California)?
L.A. Care Health Plan (California) uses payer ID LACAR. It also appears as 11060, 5988, 6484, LACRE in some systems.
Does L.A. Care Health Plan (California) support real-time eligibility verification?
Yes. L.A. Care Health Plan (California) accepts real-time 270/271 eligibility transactions, so a check returns plan status and benefit detail in seconds instead of the 10–15 minutes a portal login takes.
How long does a L.A. Care Health Plan (California) eligibility check take?
A portal check takes 10–15 minutes of staff time per patient. An automated real-time check returns in seconds and can run for an entire day's schedule overnight.
Run your first L.A. Care Health Plan (California) eligibility check
From $0.50 per check, pay-as-you-go. No annual contract, no implementation project.
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