Meals and Lodging Reimbursement
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This policy governs reimbursement to Meridian Health Plan of Michigan members for meals and lodging expenses incurred while traveling to obtain medically necessary services and explains claim submission and documentation requirements.
No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.
Meals and Lodging Reimbursement Criteria
Meals and lodging reimbursement criteria
Covered when ALL of the following are met:
Reimbursement Rates and Meal Timing
Prior Authorization and Contact
Prior authorization inquiries — call Meridian
If you have questions about prior authorization for meals or lodging, call Meridian at 1-888-437-0606 (TTY: 711). Representatives are available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. You may also contact Meridian by email for prior authorization inquiries.
- Phone: 1-888-437-0606
- TTY: 711
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
- Email contact available (see Meridian communications)
Definitions: Meals and Lodging Reimbursement
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