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COVID-19 news and updates

We’re here to support members and providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check this page to stay up to date on the latest news, materials and information for your practice and your community. 

  

To find the latest COVID-19 provider information, you can visit our COVID-19 FAQ page for providers. Or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.


September 28, 2022: COVID-19 Cost Sharing in CHIP (PDF)


September 22, 2022: COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling Only Under Age 21 (PDF)

October 27, 2022: SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster by Moderna (PDF)
 

February 24, 2022: FQHC and RHC payments for vaccine administration (PDF)

 

February 24, 2022: SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody product update (PDF)

 

September 28, 2021: Third dose of SARS-Cov-2 vaccine by Pfizer/Moderna (PDF)

 

July 29, 2021: SARS-CoV-2 vaccine administration for homebound beneficiaries (PDF)

 

July 30, 2021: Expansion of providers for administration of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and monoclonal antibody therapy (PDF)

 

May 6, 2021: Reinstatement of prior authorization requirements for certain services (PDF)

 

March 31, 2021: Restoration of provider revalidation requirements (PDF)

 

March 16, 2021: Administration of Janssen Biotech’s SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (PDF)

 

February 3, 2021: Provider Quick Tips #252 (PDF)

 

February 3, 2021: COVID vaccine billing updates for medical assistance providers (PDF)

 

October 6, 2020: COVID-19 specimen collection (PDF)

 

August 19, 2020: Provider Quick Tips #251 (PDF)

 

June 12, 2020: Payment in full and personal protective equipment (PDF)

 

May 11, 2020: Elective services during COVID-19 memo (PDF)

 

May 8, 2020: Guidance for medical assistance transportation program (MATP) (PDF)

 

May 8, 2020: Revised guidance for dental health care personnel (PDF)

 

May 7, 2020: Helping homebound children during COVID-19 outbreak (PDF)

 

May 1, 2020: Addition of coronavirus lab test codes to fee schedule (PDF)

 

May 1, 2020: Addition of the multi-function ventilator to fee schedule (PDF)

 

May 1, 2020: COVID-19 testing and treatment copay exemption (PDF)

 

April 27, 2020: CR modifier and DR condition code for COVID-19-related claims (PDF)

 

April 16, 2020: Provider Quick Tips #243 (PDF)

 

April 16, 2020: Telemedicine guidelines (PDF)

 

April 16, 2020: Provider enrollment and revalidation changes (PDF)

 

April 9, 2020: Provider enrollment and revalidation: Quick Tips #240 (PDF)

 

April 9, 2020: MATP guidance for COVID-19 (PDF)

 

April 7, 2020: Teledentistry guidelines for FQHCs and RHCs (PDF)

 

April 3, 2020:  Hydroxychloroquine quantity limits memo (PDF)

 

April 3, 2020:  Elective services memo (PDF)

 

March 26, 2020: FAQ for CHIP COVID-19 testing and related services (PDF)

 

March 26, 2020: New COVID-19 ICD-10-CM code (PDF)

 

March 26, 2020: Waiver of prudent pay during COVID-19 emergency (PDF)

 

March 22, 2020: Guidance for dental providers (PDF)

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