Dec 30, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicaid Providers, Providers
The STAR+PLUS and STAR Kids Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, modifiers, and unit types for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) required services have been updated. These updates also impact STAR Health...
Dec 16, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicaid Providers, Providers
Texas Medicaid implemented a medical benefit for the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) on June 1, 2022, as directed by Senate Bill 672, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. Community First requests providers who render CoCM services complete an attestation form...
Dec 13, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicaid Providers, Providers
As a reminder, starting Dec. 1, new Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Personal Care Services (PCS) Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and modifier combinations will be effective for: STAR+PLUS STAR Kids STAR Health Resources: Refer to HHSC’s Oct. 31...
Dec 13, 2022 | Community First Providers
Read all about it! The Community First 2022 Fall/Winter Provider Newsletter is now available to read and download on our website! Our Provider Newsletter has curated news specifically for Community First Providers, including: EVV Policy Handbook updates Claims...
Dec 13, 2022 | Medicaid, Medicaid Providers, Providers
In January 2020, the federal government declared a public health emergency (PHE) in response to COVID-19. Under the PHE, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has provided certain flexibilities, including allowing managed care members more time to...
