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...
Mar 17, 2023 | HHSC News, Medicaid Providers, Provider News
Attention Community First Providers: You may begin collecting CHIP copays on May 12, 2023. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived copays for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) medical office...
Mar 24, 2023 | Community First Providers, Medicaid Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that Medicaid providers enroll in state Medicaid programs and then periodically revalidate their Medicaid enrollment at least every five years; however, certain providers may be required to revalidate more often based on risk...
Mar 13, 2023 | Community First Providers, Medicaid Providers, Provider News
Under federal regulation, Medicaid-enrolled physicians and allowed practitioners can now sign prior authorizations and order covered Medicaid Home Health Services, including durable medical equipment and supplies. An allowed practitioner is a physician assistant or an...
Mar 13, 2023 | HHSC News, Medicaid Providers, Provider News
From the CMS Office of Communications: On February 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 will end on May, 11, 2023. COVID-19 remains a significant priority for the Biden-Harris Administration and...
Apr 20, 2023 | Community First Providers, HHSC News, Medicaid Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
Effective with the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency PHE on May 11, 2023, HHSC will end the temporary flexibility that has been allowed for telephone (audio-only) medical (physician-delivered) E/M services. HHSC authorized Providers to bill procedure codes...
