MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact

Receive consultations to better support the behavioral health needs of child and adolescent patients

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects UPMC Health Plan Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Pediatrics, Psychiatry providers in PA on Medicaid, Commercial plans.

UPMC Health Plan·PA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider Announcement

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

UPMC Health Plan announces the availability of TiPS (Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Service Program), a free service providing primary care providers with on-demand access to child and adolescent psychiatrists within 30 minutes. The service is available for patients up to age 21 with Pennsylvania Medicaid, CHIP, or UPMC commercial insurance.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Primary care providers treating children and adolescents should enroll in the free TiPS program by calling the appropriate regional phone number based on their Pennsylvania location. Front desk staff should add TiPS contact information to quick reference guides for behavioral health consultations.

Related policy hubs

UPMC Health Plan policies PA policy changes Family Medicine Internal Medicine General Practice Pediatrics Psychiatry