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...
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 7, 2024 | HHSC News, Member News, Member Resource
Background: On July 9, 2024, the Mead Johnson Nutrition distribution center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, was damaged by a severe tornado. WIC is in close communication with Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil, and WIC grocers to assess the impact...
Oct 7, 2024 | HHSC News, Provider News
This notice is to clarify coverage of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, also referred to as Gardasil, and how reimbursement for the vaccine may be impacted by changes to the vaccines covered by the Adult Safety Net (ASN) Program. The ASN program is administered...
Sep 26, 2024 | HHSC News, Provider News
Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2024, some COVID-19 vaccine procedure codes will no longer be a benefit for Texas Medicaid and CHIP. These changes reflect the discontinued coverage of COVID-19 vaccines that do not have full approval by the U.S....
Aug 16, 2024 | EVV News, HHSC News, Provider Resource
The HHSC Provider Finance Department provided the Information Letter No. 2023-44 Cost Report and 2023 and 2024 Accountability Report Training Information. CPC (Primary Home Care [PHC], Community Living Assistance and Support Services [CLASS], Direct Service Agency...
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