for all STAR, CHIP, CHIP-P and Marketplace
Prior Authorization Delays
Beginning January 1, 2019,
Community will deny claims for CLIA-waived lab services if Provider does not have a valid CLIA certification
Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Providers UPDATE
Annual Mandatory Texas Health Steps Provider Training
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Medicaid/CHIP
Community participates in the State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)!
Health Insurance Marketplace
Community now offers health insurance benefits in the Health Insurance Marketplace!
Reminder: CHIP-Perinate Coverage of Tdap Vaccine
The Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is part of routine prenatal care and is a covered benefit in CHIP-P.
This vaccine is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as part of routine prenatal care:
• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/pregnant/mom/get-vaccinated.html
• AAP: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/AAP-Updates-TDAP-Recommendations.aspx
• ACOG: https://www.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/Update-on-Immunization-and-Pregnancy-Tetanus-Diphtheria-and-Pertussis-Vaccination
https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/news/2017/12/reminder-chip-p-coverage-tdap-vaccine
Obstetric Delivery Enhanced Claim Requirements for CHIP Perinate Program Claims
Obstetric Delivery Enhanced Claim Requirements for CHIP Perinate Program Claims
Beginning January 1, 2019
Community will deny claims for CLIA-waived lab services if Provider does not have a valid CLIA certification
Effective September 1, 2018
For more information visit:
http://www.tmhp.com/News_Items/2018/07-Jul/07-06-18%20Effec%209-1-18,%20Prof-%20Institutional%20Managed%20Care%20Claims%20Must%20Include-Rendering%20Provider%20NPI.pdf
http://www.tmhp.com/News_Items/2018/07-Jul/07-06-18%20Effec%209-1-18,%20Prof-%20Institutional%20Managed%20Care%20Claims%20Must%20Include-Rendering%20Provider%20NPI.pdf
Telemedicine & Telehealth
Community’s Statement Regarding Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSR)
NOTICE TO PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDERS
Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Providers UPDATE
Medicaid Fraud Notice 10/23/2017
Zika
THSteps Notices from HHSC
THSteps Checkup Documentation
CHIP Notices from HHSC
Preventing Lead Exposure - an online course
WIC and Postpartum Depression Resources
Prenatal Screening for Domestic Violence and Substance Use
Medicaid Fraud Notice 10/23/2017
CHIP Provider Enrollment Webinar
Hurricane Harvey
- Hurricane Harvey Information for Providers
- Hurricane Harvey Delay: Provider Enrollment Requirement for Ordering, Referring & Prescribing
- CHIP Co-payments Waiver August 25, 2017 through November 30, 2017
THSteps Notices from HHSC
- Provider Letter Texas Health Steps Documentation Improvement
- Texas Health Steps Clinical Record Review Tool with Instructions
- Texas Health Steps Clinical Record Review Tool
- Texas Health Steps Regional Contacts
- Texas Health Steps Regional Provider Representatives
- Postpartum Depression Screening
- Texas Health Steps Mental Health Screening Change for 12 to 18 Year Olds
Zika Mosquito Repellent Benefit Notices
CHIP Notices from HHSC
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Community Health Choice, Inc.
Attn: Appeals Department
2636 South Loop West, Suite 125
Houston, TX 77054
Web site: www.communityhealthchoice.org
Fax: 713.295.7033
HHSC Complaints and Appeals e-mail: hpm_Complaints@hhsc.state.tx.us
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