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The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI): payer ID and claims support
The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI) uses payer ID 29018. Real-time eligibility isn't available for this payer today — here's what transactions it does support, and how to reach them.
Payer ID
29018The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI) at a glance
What billers need before running a check.
Payer ID
29018Also known as 7156
Real-time eligibility
Not available
Verify coverage through the payer’s portal or phone line.
Coverage
medical
Operating area
Not published
Supported transactions
What can be exchanged electronically with The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI) today.
| Transaction | Status |
|---|---|
Eligibility (270/271) Real-time benefit and coverage checks | NOT AVAILABLE |
Claim status (276/277) Where a submitted claim stands | NOT AVAILABLE |
Professional claims (837P) Physician and outpatient claims | SUPPORTED |
Institutional claims (837I) Facility claims | SUPPORTED |
Dental claims (837D) Dental claims | NOT AVAILABLE |
Remittance (835 ERA) Electronic remittance advice | NOT AVAILABLE |
Coordination of benefits Secondary-payer routing | NOT AVAILABLE |
Claim attachments (275) Supporting documentation | NOT AVAILABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the payer ID for The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI)?+–
The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI) uses payer ID 29018. It also appears as 7156 in some systems.
Does The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI) support real-time eligibility verification?+–
Not electronically today. Coverage for The Health Plan of Western Illinois (HOWI) has to be confirmed through the payer's own portal or phone line. Claims, however, can be submitted electronically.
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