Meridian’s Clean Claim Vendor is 6 Degrees Health

Date: 09/15/25

In March 2024, Meridian and its family of plans transitioned from Optum as our clean claim vendor to 6 Degrees Health. Through 6 Degrees Health, providers can submit records via mail, fax, or email.

6 Degrees Health oversees clean claim reviews for:

• Meridian Medicaid Plan
• YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois
• Meridian Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP)
• Wellcare Medicare

FAQs

1. What do I do if I did not receive the full contracted payment for my claim?
   
   1. Please contact 6 Degrees Health at the number below.
2. Reconsiderations, Disputes and Appeals
   
   1. Where do I submit documentation if I do not agree with the Clean Claim review findings?
   2. Contact 6 Degrees Health at the number below, or you can submit additional documentation for reconsideration, or you can exercise your appeal rights.
3. ALL inquiries should be submitted to 6 Degrees Health
   
   1. Mail: 20500 Belshaw Ave, T1-3439, Carson, CA 90746
   2. Email: cleanclaims@6degreeshealth.com
   3. Phone: 503-640-9933 Option #3
   4. Fax: 888-507-0489
4. What are EX CODES?
   Certain EX CODES means a clean claim review was completed. If EX CODES n0, n9, m0, m3, m4, or m5 are on the EOP, 6 Degrees Health conducted a claim review.
5. What kind of information can we send to make items payable that were originally denied?
   To submit a formal appeal, send medical records or other supporting documentation.
   
   1. Mail: 20500 Belshaw Ave, T1-3439, Carson, CA 90746
   2. Email: cleanclaims@6degreeshealth.com
   3. Fax: 888-507-0489

For questions, please contact your provider engagement representative or Meridian Provider Services at 866-606-3700, TTY: 711, or Meridian MMP Provider Services at 855-580-1689, TTY: 711, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or YouthCare Provider Services at 844-289-2264, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.