The July 1 transition that would have transferred prior authorization requests to Carelon Medical Benefits Management for Medicaid programs in Maryland, Missouri, and Wisconsin has been put on hold. In a June 28 bulletin, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) said the transition “has been postponed until further notice. Suppliers in Maryland, Missouri, and Wisconsin…
Carelon Takeover of Medicaid Authorization for Maryland, Missouri, Wisconsin Now on Hold
Connecticut House Passes CRT Wheelchair Repair Bill
The bill headed to Gov. Ned Lamont provides a schedule for timely repairs, while discussing prior authorizations.
Connecticut’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that sets timelines for the repair of Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) wheelchairs. The May 7 passage of the House bill follows the Connecticut Senate’s passage of its own bill on May 2. Senate Bill 308 (SB 308), which is the one that will head to the desk…
Tennessee House and Senate Pass CRT Preventive Maintenance Bill
The new legislation also addresses consumers’ right to repair and providers’ service requirements.
The Tennessee House of Representatives has unanimously passed HB 2147, a bill governing maintenance and repair policies for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) wheelchairs. An April 25 bulletin from the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) noted that the House’s passage clears the way for Gov. Bill Lee to sign the measure into law. AAHomecare added that…
CMS Announces Medicaid Services Final Rule on Access
The final rule seeks to make Medicaid FFS rates more transparent for stakeholders.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule related to Medicaid access. In an April 24 bulletin, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) discussed the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services final rule, saying, “One of the biggest changes in this final rule are updates to documentation related to access to…
AAHomecare Reports Medicaid Rate Increases for North Carolina
The K0005, E1161, and K0861 codes are among those impacted.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is reporting Medicaid rate increases for home medical equipment (HME) in North Carolina. In a Nov. 1 bulletin, AAHomecare credited “strong relationships with North Carolina Medicaid officials and members of the state legislature, ACMESA leaders, and the AAHomecare Payer Relations Team” for the $3.2 million increase in funding. “The…