Secure provider portal login information for Wellcare Meridian Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)
Date: 01/13/26
On January 1, 2026, our new integrated plan began providing coverage for dual-eligible members. Learn more: IL D-SNP Operational Grid (PDF).
As of 1/13/2026, here are the top trending questions with answers about our new Wellcare Meridian Dual Align (HMO D-SNP).
- What does it mean to be an integrated D-SNP plan?
As an integrated plan:
- Members in this plan must have both their Medicare and Medicaid benefits with the same managed care organization
- Members will have one integrated ID card. Providers can check eligibility and benefits using the member’s ID card
- Providers will receive one combined Explanation of Payment (EOP), with both Medicare and Medicaid information
- Will prior authorizations from the member’s previous Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) carry over after December 31?
Prior authorizations issued under the MMP (prior to January 1, 2026) for dates of service ending on or after January 1, will transfer with the member’s eligibility to the new plan. These authorizations will be honored and do not need to be resubmitted. The authorization number will remain the same. - Do Providers need to re-register for access to the Meridian secure portal or Availity?
- Providers with a Meridian secure portal account do not need to take additional action to access Wellcare By Meridian on January 1
- For new providers or those registered in the secure Wellcare portal, additional registration may be required. Register here: Provider Portal Login.
- No additional action is needed for existing Availity users to access the new Payer Space supporting Wellcare By Meridian
- Do I need to take any action in Payspan to receive payments for this new plan?
Yes. Providers using Payspan must add the Wellcare By Meridian D-SNP line of business to continue receiving electronic payments. Paper checks will be issued if the D-SNP line of business is not added. Call Payspan at 877-331-7154 for a registration code.