3. Manage Your Payer List & Upload Contracts

Last updated: June 11, 2026

This guide explains how to add payers, upload contracts, and manage contract details within exacare.

Add Payers & Upload Contracts

Step 1: Access the Payer List

From the main dashboard, navigate to:

  • Admin Hub > Screener Settings > Payer List

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Step 2: Add or Manage Payers

a. Click Manage Payers.

b. To add a new payer:

  • Scroll to the bottom

  • Click Add Payer

c. Select or search a payer from the dropdown list (400+ options available).

d. Click Save Changes.

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Step 3: Configure Network Status

a. Locate the newly added payer column(s).

b. For each facility:

  • Toggle In-Network (INN) where applicable

  • Leave as Out-of-Network (OON) if not applicable


Step 4: Upload a Contract

a. Click the + icon next to the in-network indicator (INN).

b. In the sidebar:

  • Select applicable Contracted facility(ies)

  • Set the expiry date

  • Choose payer type:

    • Commercial

    • Managed Medicare

    • Managed Medicaid

    • Other

c. Select contract type

  • Levels (contract upload required)

  • PDPM (contract upload optional, as authorization reports are based on CMS Chapter 8 guidelines)

d. Upload Contract

Note:

  • Consolidate all documents into a single file before uploading.

  • Only one contract per payer type may be uploaded per facility.

e. Select Confirm

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Step 5: Add Additional Contracts

Repeat upload steps for each Payer type (e.g., Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid)

Please note: Only one contract may be uploaded per payer type for each facility.

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Manage Contracts

1. Expired Contracts

a. Look for the red review icon indicating expired contracts.

b. Click to view expired contracts. You may:

  • Delete the old contract and upload a new contract

  • Edit existing contract and update the expiry date

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2. Edit a Contract

a. Open the contract.

b. Click the pencil icon.

c. Update details (e.g., expiry date).

d. Click Save Changes.


Important Notes

  • Expired contracts do not prevent authorizations; they serve as a reminder to renew or follow up with the payer.

  • PDPM and OON submissions are generated in accordance with CMS Chapter 8 guidelines.

  • A contract can be applied to multiple facilities, however cannot be applied to multiple payer types as each contract will vary.