[California] Reminder: provider data attestation

REQUIREMENTS: - Immediately: Billing team and practice administrators must ensure all providers with Anthem contracts in California have registered on Availity Essentials (https://Availity.com) if not already registered. No cost for registration or PDM tool access. - Establish a 90-day attestation cycle: Designate an administrator to access My Providers > Provider Data Management and initiate provider data verification every 90 days. Use either the multipayer platform (Directory Verification and Core PDM) or Roster Upload feature to complete attestation. - Set internal reminder system: Configure calendar alerts to trigger 30 days before each 90-day attestation deadline to ensure timely completion before non-compliance risk occurs. - Monitor Availity Essentials notifications: Ensure registered TIN administrators receive and act on automated attestation due/overdue emails and Notification Center alerts sent by Availity. - For behavioral health providers: If assigned to Carelon Behavioral Health of California, Inc., verify these providers follow Carelon's attestation process instead; CAQH-affiliated providers must attest through CAQH portal. - Document completion: Maintain records of each attestation submission date and verify profile status to demonstrate compliance. - Communicate to providers: Notify all contracted Anthem providers of the 90-day requirement and provide access instructions or administrator contact information for those needing PDM access. CONSEQUENCES: Non-compliance with 90-day attestation will result in removal from Anthem's online provider directory (affecting member access), potential contract violations, and may impact claims processing accuracy and reimbursement timeliness.