Effective May 31, 2022, HHSC will stop using the Texas Medicaid Standing Order forMosquito Repellent. HHSC has extended the effective date of the current Standing Order to May 31, 2022,to ensure Medicaid-enrolled providers have adequate notice regarding...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...