Jan 24, 2023 | Community First Providers, HHSC News, Provider News
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has allowed CPW services, including comprehensive visits, to be completed by telephone (audio-only telecommunications) since April 1, 2020, and this...
Jan 24, 2023 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource
Effective for dates of service on or after December 8, 2022, in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s amended Emergency Use Authorizations, COVID-19 vaccine administration codes 0164A (Moderna) and 0173A (Pfizer-BioNTech) are now benefits of Medicaid...
Jan 24, 2023 | Community First Providers, Medicaid Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
Effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2023, benefits pertaining to continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and integrated insulin pump equipment and supplies will change for Texas Medicaid. The Centers for Medicare...
Jan 23, 2023 | Community First Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
This notice is meant to inform Community First Health Plans Providers of the prior authorization process for Private Duty Nursing (PDN) services, including updates to documentation requirements for specific services requested. Community First performs authorization of...
Jan 18, 2023 | HHSC News, Provider News, Provider Resource
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded the age limitations for the following vaccines: Vaxneuvance™ (pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine), procedure code 90671, to be used in individuals 6 weeks of age or older Flucelvax® Quadrivalent (influenza vaccine),...
