Oct 31, 2024 | HHSC News, Provider Resource
Adapted from: Symptoms of Whooping Cough | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC Early treatment and prophylaxis can make illness less serious and prevent the spread of infection. Treatment of infection and prophylaxis for all asymptomatic household contacts is recommended...
Sep 30, 2024 | Community First Providers, Provider News
With Zelis’ recent acquisition of Payspan, Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) transitioned to the Zelis Payments Network effective August 1. As a result, Providers need to take the following steps to enroll with Zelis to continue receiving electronic...
Oct 15, 2024 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider News
Effective January 1, 2025, Community First Health Plans, Inc. and HHSC will conduct EVV usage reviews to ensure that Personal Care Services (PCS) and Home Health Care Services (HHCS) meet state-mandated EVV requirements. This includes the potential for contract...
Oct 3, 2024 | EVV News, Provider Resource
Preparers must attend cost report training for every program for which a cost or accountability report is submitted. If a preparer attends Cost Report Training, then the preparer is approved to prepare other reports for that program within the biennium. Preparers who...
Sep 26, 2024 | HHSC News, Provider Resource
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Finance Department (PFD) is surveying AFC home providers in Texas to collect information for state fiscal year (SFY) 2023.On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the AFC SFY 2023 Survey will be available to...
Sep 23, 2024 | HHSC News, Medicaid Providers, Provider Resource
As of September 10, 2024, the following 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccines are a payable pharmacy benefit for Medicaid and CHIP Members. National Drug Codes (NDC)Vaccine Label Name 80777011001SPIKEVAX 2024-25 (12Y UP)80777011093SPIKEVAX 2024-25 (12Y UP)80777011096SPIKEVAX...