Integrated Health System

Kaiser Permanente

(KP)

Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans, serving 12.6 million members. As an integrated health system, Kaiser Permanente combines health coverage with care delivery through Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and Hospitals.

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States Served

Nationwide presence

12.6

Members

Covered lives

8.5%

Market Share

National presence

23,000+

Network Size

Healthcare providers

Behavioral Health Coverage

Kaiser Permanente provides integrated behavioral health services primarily through employed providers and Permanente Medical Groups, with very limited external facility contracting. External contracting typically only occurs for specialized services or geographic coverage gaps.

Managed by: Magellan Healthcare (Washington state as of 2020), Beacon Health Options (Colorado)

Covered Levels of Care

Inpatient Psychiatric

Residential Treatment Centers

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

Virtual PHP/IOP

Medical Detox

Crisis Stabilization Units

Outpatient Services

Program Strengths

Fully integrated medical-behavioral health model

Comprehensive mental health and addiction services

Evidence-based treatment protocols

Strong preventive mental health programs

Extensive telehealth and digital health tools

Virtual PHP/IOP programs available

24/7 crisis support services

Facility Certification Requirements

State licensure in Kaiser service area
Board certification preferred
Kaiser credentialing standards
Integrated care model experience preferred
Electronic health record proficiency
Accreditation by appropriate agency (JCAHO, CARF, etc.) for facilities
Proof of malpractice insurance
Medicare/Medicaid certification required

Medical Necessity Criteria: Uses internally developed criteria aligned with evidence-based standards

Geographic Coverage

Kaiser Permanente provides coverage in 9 states across the United States

California

Colorado

District of Columbia

Georgia

Hawaii

Maryland

Oregon

Virginia

Washington

Headquarters:Oakland, California

Ready to Contract with Kaiser Permanente?

Our team specializes in helping behavioral health facilities navigate the Kaiser Permanente contracting process. We'll help you secure competitive rates and streamline your credentialing.

Credentialing Support

Complete CAQH and enrollment assistance

Rate Negotiation

Strategic approach to maximize reimbursement

Application Management

End-to-end application preparation

Follow-up Tracking

Persistent follow-up until contracted

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