For Providers

Welcome! As a valued provider, DIHS is committed to providing you with the information and tools you need to provide service to individuals in the custody of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Provider Information:

New Announcement Memorandum (Released 12 Apr 05) 
****IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ****

Claims Information:
Physician Services
Hospital/Inpatient Services
Dental Services
Ancillary Services

Provider Resources:
DIHS Formulary (***Updated 03/25/2005****)
Covered Benefits Package (***Updated 09/03/2005****)

Treatment Authorizations Category Definitions:

• Consult Only - Consultative health services only that are consistent with the consultative Provider's specialty and detainee's medical condition as listed on the TAR. 

• Emergency Room - Health services consistent with an emergency room setting and detainee's specified medical condition as listed on the TAR. In cases where an inpatient admission may be medically necessary following an initial emergency room visit; a new TAR must be submitted by the detainee's custodial facility. 

• Medical Appointment (Not a consult) - Health services consistent with the provider's specialty and detainee's specified medical condition as listed on the TAR.   

• Medical Lab/Test - Labs and/or tests consistent with the detainee's specified medical condition as listed on the TAR.  

• Inpatient Hospitalization - Health services consistent with an inpatient hospitalization and the detainee's specified medical condition as listed on the TAR.  

• Dental Services - Health services consistent with a dental Provider's specialty and detainee's specified medical condition as listed on the TAR.  

• Non-Formulary Medications - Any medication not included on DIHS' designated formulary.