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For Providers
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July 2026 |
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JULY SPOTLIGHT |
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Earn Continuing Education Credit Through Maternal Health Webinars
The Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity is offering two courses that provide a continuing education unit at no cost to you. Learn how to register.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH |
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See Claims Reminders for Behavioral Health Services
Review guidance on submitting claims for services provided by trainees under supervision and out‑of‑network providers.
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CLAIMS AND ELIGIBILITY |
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Watch for Digital Access to Prior Authorization Decision Letters via Availity® Essentials
Beginning July 18, 2026, you’ll be able to view and securely download prior authorization decision letters through the Provider Correspondence Viewer within Payer Spaces.
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Use Machinify’s TrueCost Portal To Submit Medical Records for Commercial Claims
Beginning Sept. 1, 2026, use the Machinify TrueCost portal to submit medical records when requested, instead of faxing or mailing this information to us.
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Learn More About Alacura for Medical Transportation Management
See frequently asked questions about medical necessity reviews of air and ground medical transportation services for some commercial members.
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Submit Documentation to Blue Distinction® Centers for Transplants by Email or Fax
We’ve retired the mailing address for Blue Distinction Centers for Transplants. Learn how to submit documentation by email or fax, effective immediately.
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Prepay Review of Sepsis Claims Will Be Enhanced for Commercial Members
Effective Sept. 1, 2026, we’ll enhance our editing process for sepsis care for some commercial members to help ensure accurate coding and proper reimbursement of services.
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See Prior Authorization Changes for Some Government Program Members
We’ve updated prior authorization requirements for certain government plans to reflect new, replaced or removed codes.
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CLINICAL RESOURCES |
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Esperta Health Offers Members Specialty In‑Home Wound Care Services
We’re working with Esperta Health to offer in‑home wound care services at no additional charge to certain commercial members who have chronic wounds.
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Ask Members To Complete a Depression Screening
Primary care providers can help our members by asking them to complete a screening and encouraging follow‑up care with behavioral health care providers when appropriate.
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Avoid Imaging for Low Back Pain When Not Indicated
To support appropriate care for our members, we track the quality measure Use of Imaging Studies for Low Back Pain. Review tips and appropriateness criteria.
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EDUCATION |
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Explore Learning Opportunities
We offer free training for providers who participate in our networks. View and sign up for sessions, including a webinar on men’s mental health that offers continuing education credit.
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MEDICAID |
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Save the Date for Medicaid Provider Advisory Group Meeting in August
We’ll discuss clinical practice guidelines, member benefits and other topics at our third‑quarter meeting. View dates and times for two locations.
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Join Us for Electronic Visit Verification Training
Sign up for our free Electronic Visit Verification webinars with question‑and‑answer sessions for Texas Medicaid providers.
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MTM Health To Provide Medical Transportation for Medicaid Members
We’ll transition from Modivcare to MTM Health as the sole provider of nonemergency medical transportation for our members with Medicaid coverage, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
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Review Training Requirements for Mental Health Providers
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission outlines training information for providers who deliver mental health targeted case management and mental health rehabilitation services to Medicaid members.
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Access New Applications in TMHP IAMOnline
Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership is transitioning more applications to its secure, single‑entry platform in July. Learn what’s changing.
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Stay Updated on Medicaid News
You can find information for STAR, STAR Kids and CHIP in Medicaid News and Updates.
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MEDICARE |
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Encourage Medicare Members To Respond to Health Outcomes Survey
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services surveys a sample of our members to rate their care. Learn about survey topics our members may discuss with you.
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NETWORK PARTICIPATION |
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Watch for Our Provider Availability and Access Survey
Your response helps ensure compliance with wait time standards for primary care, specialty and behavioral health services.
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Review Rights and Responsibilities
As a participating provider, you have certain rights and responsibilities that may affect your practice. Learn about your rights and responsibilities and those of our members.
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STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS |
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Learn About Updates to Reimbursement Policies
We regularly add and modify reimbursement policies, formerly known as clinical payment and coding policies, as part of our ongoing policy review. See which policies were updated.
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Review Active and Pending Medical Policies
Approved new or revised medical policies and their effective dates are usually posted on our website the first and 15th of each month. You can view all active and pending policies, as well as draft medical policies, and provide comments on draft policies. These policies may impact your reimbursement and your patients’ benefits.
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