Unit 9: Disclaimer

All revisions to this Highmark Provider Manual (the “manual” or “Highmark Provider Manual”) are controlled electronically. All paper copies and screen prints are considered uncontrolled and should not be relied upon for any purpose. The Highmark Provider Manual is the property of Highmark Inc. and its affiliated health plans (individually and collectively referred to herein as “Highmark”). The information, content, and design/organization of the Highmark Provider Manual are maintained by Highmark. Links to external websites referenced in the manual are for the convenience of the user. Such links do not constitute an official endorsement or approval by Highmark or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates with respect to the links’ content.

Highmark complies with all state and federal laws, including laws related to Medicare and our Medicare Advantage products. In cases where administrative requirements (as defined or described in the applicable provider agreement, including but not limited to, Highmark policy, Highmark Medical Policy, and/or the Highmark Provider Manual) conflict with federal or state laws or regulations, or directives of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or other regulators, such laws, regulations, and/or directives shall apply.

Information in the Highmark Provider Manual is subject to change by Highmark. Information in the Highmark Provider Manual is subject to regulatory review and may also be changed at any time in accordance with regulatory requirements. All such changes may be published in provider newsletters, special mailings, and/or forms of online communications such as the Provider Resource Center.

In addition to the Highmark Provider Manual, please check the Provider Resource Center’s Lastet Updates section often for policy and procedure updates. The Highmark Provider Manual is binding upon providers together with other administrative requirements (as defined or described in the applicable provider agreement).

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