Oct 2, 2023 | HHSC News, Medicaid Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
Key Details: Texas Medicaid and CHIP do not cover vaccines or drugs that are not authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). HHSC will not cover procedure codes related to the COVID-19 vaccine or drugs administration as non-risk payments...
Jan 30, 2023 | HHSC News, Medicaid Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
HHSC Provider Finance Department will hold its Public Rate Hearing for Medicaid Calendar Fee Reviews, Quarterly Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and Medical Policy Reviews on February 3rd, 2023, 9:00 a.m. CST. Due to the declared state of...
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 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...
Apr 19, 2023 | EVV News, HHSC News, Medicaid Providers, Provider News, Provider Resource
At Community First Health Plans, we are dedicated to assisting you in becoming one of the many Texas Providers who support the health of low-income Texans. All providers must be enrolled in Texas Medicaid before enrollment can be approved for any other service or...
