Monthly Archives - June 2023

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29Jun

Provider Alert! Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) Carve-In Reminder

Date: June 29, 2023 Attention: All Providers Call to action: The purpose of this communication is to remind providers of the Case Management for Children & Pregnant Women (CPW) carve-in to Medicaid that became effective September 1, 2022. Background: House Bill 133, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, requires the case management for children and pregnant women benefit to be carved-in to Medicaid managed care, which means Medicaid managed care organizations like Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) will contract with and reimburse providers...

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28Jun

Provider Alert! UPDATED: New EVV Vendor System HHAeXchange Launching October 1, 2023

Date: June 28, 2023 Attention: All Providers Effective Date: October 1, 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform providers that a new single state funded Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) vendor system, HHAeXchange, is launching October 1, 2023. On April 26, 2022, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) posted a solicitation for EVV System Management Services. Through a competitive selection process, HHSC has selected Accenture State Healthcare Services LLC. How this impacts providers: Accenture will continue to...

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23Jun

Provider Alert Texas Health Steps Dental Services Reminder

Date: June 23, 2023 Attention: Primary Care Providers Call to action: Due to an increase in the number of TCHP members utilizing emergency services for dental-related visits, we would like to remind providers of the importance and availability of preventive dental care for children receiving Texas Health Steps services. Additionally, almost 23 percent of US children ages 2 through 5 have experienced dental caries in primary teeth, highlighting the need for early preventive services. Early childhood cavities are the most common chronic...

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22Jun

Provider Alert! New Fax Line for Post Hospital Discharge Authorizations

Date: June 22, 2023 Attention: All Providers Effective date: July 1, 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform providers of a recent update to the prior authorization fax lines. On July 1, 2023, a new line will be added. This fax line will be used to send in authorization requests for members who are hospitalized at the time of request and services or equipment that are necessary for care of the member immediately after discharge. Requests unrelated to discharge...

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20Jun

Provider Alert! HHSC to Add New Qulipta® Indication to Clinical Prior Authorization

Date: June 20, 2023 Attention: All Providers Effective Date: June 27, 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to let providers know that effective June 27, 2023, Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) will follow the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of new indication for atogepant (Qulipta®), to prevent chronic migraine in adults. How this impacts providers: Starting June 27, 2023, TCHP will implement the new indication for atogepant (Qulipta®) to prevent chronic migraine in adults. The new criteria...

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20Jun

Provider Alert! Prior Authorization Diagnosis Coding Reminder

Date: June 20, 2023 Attention: All Providers Call to action: As a reminder, Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) aligns with the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedure Manual (TMPPM) regarding the ICD-10-CM diagnosis-coding requirement on claim submissions. Resource: TMPPM Section 6: Claims filing How this impacts providers: Diagnosis codes guidance as outlined in the TMPPM are as follows: Diagnosis codes must be to the highest level of specificity available Diagnosis codes must be appropriate for the age of the client as identified in the ICD-10-CM description of the...

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14Jun

Provider Alert! Member Eligibility Verification Methods and Information on Medicaid Billing!

Date: June 14, 2023 Attention: All Providers Member eligibility information: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to remind providers that the Medicaid and/or CHIP coverage rules changed, beginning April 1, 2023. This means that some of our members will need to go through the process to determine their eligibility for coverage. Our members will be required to renew their Medicaid and/or CHIP coverage or risk losing their plan and access to healthcare. TCHP has actively communicated with members about this change...

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14Jun

Provider Alert! FMSA Cost Survey

Date: June 13, 2023 Attention: Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSA) Due date: August 31, 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to make FMSAs aware of a cost survey with a due date of August 31, 2023. Background information: The purpose of the cost survey is to collect FMSA costs for the state fiscal year 2022 for all FMSAs in Texas. This cost information will be referenced in the review of current FMSA rates for Medicaid and Non-Medicaid programs. Health and Human Services...

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09Jun

Provider Alert! HHSC to Implement Pulmonary Hypertension Agents Clinical Prior Authorization on July 27, 2023

Date: June 9, 2023 Attention: All Providers Effective Date: July 27, 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to let providers know that effective July 27, 2023, Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) will be implementing clinical prior authorization criteria for Pulmonary Hypertension Agents. How this impacts providers: Starting July 27, 2023, TCHP will implement the Pulmonary Hypertension Agents clinical prior authorization criteria. Updated prior authorization (PA) forms will be accessible on Navitus. It is crucial for all providers to...

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09Jun

Provider Alert! Clinical Prior Authorization Criteria Updates

Date: June 9, 2023 Attention: All Providers Effective Date: March 23, 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to let providers know that the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) will be implementing updated clinical prior authorization criteria for Allergen extracts, IIleal Bile Acid Transporter (IBAT) Inhibitors and Monoclonal Antibody Agents. Allergen Extracts Palforzia is indicated for an allergic reaction that may occur with accidental exposure to peanut. Palforzia  will require clinical criteria similar to that of other allergen extracts. The...

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