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DAS
Dakotacare is a third party administrator for managed health plans in South Dakota and Iowa   
With DAKOTACARE Administrative Services (DAS), we'll help you create a plan that meets the specific needs of your group and is cost effective for the company. We'll show you how to save money, yet provide a benefit plan that is attractive to both current and future employees.

Dakotacare provides third party administrator services in South Dakota and Iowa.


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DAKOTACARE Administrative Services (DAS)

DAS offers you the benefits of self-funding, but we don't stop there. We also give you the advantage of managed care. That means we carefully monitor the delivery of health care services, and balance the quality of care with the utilization of those services in order to lower costs and control your health care expenses. We do this throughout the entire process, from the provision of care to claims payment. We'll even prepare detailed reports on your group's claims, so you can track your benefit dollars.
  • Consultation on benefit design (including actuarial)
  • Underwriting/Enrollment procedures
    - Underwriting of new hires/late entrants as necessary
    - Group enrollment
    - ID card preparation
    - Employee summary plan description (SPD) preparation
    -Monthly stop-loss and life billing for carrier
  • Claims Processing
    -DAKOTACARE "no paperwork" system
    -Under two-day claims turnaround time
    -Detailed explanation of benefits (EOB)
    -Identification on provider detail statements
    -Outstanding claims accuracy
    -Responsive customer service (on-line claims)
    -Extensive subrogation/workers comp investigation
    -Extensive coordination of benefits (COB)
    -Comprehensive employer reporting package
    -Preparation of IRS Form 1099's to participating providers
  • Managed Care
    -Access to DAKOTACARE participating providers network
    -Access to "Centers of Excellence" transplant network
    -Utilization review preauthorization/approval of services, etc.
    Concurrent review
    Discharge planning
    Individual case management
    Drug formulary & utilization program
    Provider profiling and practice parameters
  • Stop-Loss Insurance
    -Access to reputable, experienced "A" rated carriers
    -Stop-loss premium discounts due to managed care
For more information on any DAKOTACARE product or service, contact the DAKOTACARE Sales and Marketing Department at (605) 334-4000 or (800)325-5598, or your local DAKOTACARE agent..

 
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