All Insurance Policy Changes (Page 10)

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Coordinated Care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and the University of Washington Announce First Scholarship Recipient of New Endowment to Bolster the State's Dental Workforce
Centene·Identified Jun 11, 2026
Coordinated Care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and University of Washington announced the first recipient of a new dental workforce scholarship program. This is a press release about educational initiatives and does not contain any billing policy changes or insurance coverage updates.
Medium impact
[Ohio] New requirement effective
Anthem BCBS·Effective Jul 1, 2026
Anthem Ohio has implemented a new requirement effective July 1, 2026, related to missing group affiliation information. This appears to be an administrative requirement that will affect how provider group affiliations are managed and reported.
Medium impact
2026-06-11 - Medicare Shared Savings Program: Apply by June 23
Medicare/CMS·Effective Aug 3, 2026
Medicare has published multiple updates including deadline reminders for Shared Savings Program applications (due June 23), clinical laboratory data reporting requirements (due July 31), and new Medicare enrollment forms effective August 3. Key billing code updates include adding CPT 87494 for STI screening and CPT 62330 for lumbar decompression procedures.
Low impact
HHSC Publishes Provider Letter 2026-06 New Process for Submitting Medicaid Occupancy Reports (Replaces Provider Letter 15-06)
Texas Medicaid·Effective Jun 1, 2026
Starting June 1, 2026, all Medicaid occupancy reports for licensed nursing facilities must be submitted through the Texas Unified License Information Portal (TULIP) instead of the previous system. This replaces the old Provider Letter 15-06 process.
Medium impact
Esperta Health Offers Members Specialty In-Home Wound Care Services
BCBS Texas·Effective Jun 9, 2026
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is partnering with Esperta Health to provide in-home wound care services at no additional charge to commercial members with chronic wounds. Esperta Health may contact providers to confirm appointments and gather information about eligible members, and providers are encouraged to discuss this service with qualified patients.
High impact
TMHP IAMOnline Activation Email Sent June 8, 2026
Texas Medicaid·Effective Jun 8, 2026
Texas Medicaid providers must activate their TMHP IAMOnline accounts using the activation email sent June 8, 2026. This is part of a new mandatory login process for all Texas Medicaid providers, and inactive accounts are automatically deactivated after 90 days.
Low impact
Deadline Extended for 2026 Nursing Facility Nurse Staffing Survey
Texas Medicaid·Identified Jun 9, 2026
The deadline for completing the 2026 Nursing Facility Nurse Staffing Survey has been extended to June 12. This is a data collection survey for Texas nursing facilities and does not affect medical billing procedures or codes.
Medium impact
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports Primary Entity Contacts List
Texas Medicaid·Effective Jul 20, 2026
Texas Health and Human Services Commission has transitioned to a new State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS) for collecting fiscal year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports, effective July 20, 2026. Primary Entity Contacts must ensure their email addresses in PEMS match their STEPS registration for reports to populate properly.
Low impact
Hurricane Preparedness Webinar Training for Providers June 10
Texas Medicaid·Effective Jun 10, 2026
HHSC is offering a hurricane preparedness webinar training specifically for HCS/TxHmL and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers on June 10, 2026. This is an educational opportunity covering emergency preparedness requirements, with CE credits available for registered nurses.
High impact
Correction to “Reimbursement Rate Updates for Certain HCPCS Procedure Codes Effective January 1, 2026, for Texas Medicaid”
Texas Medicaid·Effective Jan 1, 2026
Texas Medicaid has corrected reimbursement rates for certain HCPCS procedure codes effective January 1, 2026, with updates to multiple service type spreadsheets including Radiology and Surgery. TMHP will automatically reprocess affected claims and adjustments will appear on future R&S Reports.
Medium impact
Clear and complete allergy records support efficient clinical decision making, enhanced patient care, and reduced administrative work
Cigna·Effective Jun 8, 2026
Cigna Healthcare emphasizes the importance of maintaining clear, complete allergy documentation in medical records to support clinical decision-making and reduce administrative burden. This guidance reinforces existing documentation standards and notes that annual medical record reviews assess allergy documentation quality.
Medium impact
Decoding patient ID cards: A quick guide for providers
Cigna·Effective Jun 8, 2026
Cigna Healthcare has published a comprehensive ID card brochure to help providers decode patient ID cards and understand plan requirements. The guide includes descriptions of various plans, referral requirements, coverage details, and sample ID card images with field explanations.
Medium impact
Digital Access to Prior Authorization Decision Letters via Availity® Essentials
BCBS Texas·Effective Jul 18, 2026
Beginning July 18, 2026, providers can digitally access prior authorization and referral approval/denial letters for BCBS Texas commercial members through Availity Essentials portal. Starting September 8, 2026, approval letters will ONLY be available digitally - no longer mailed via USPS (denial letters will still be mailed).
Medium impact
Coming Soon: Transition of the Web-Based Medi-Cal Hospice Program Attestation Form to the Medi-Cal Provider Portal
Medi-Cal·Effective Sep 1, 2026
Starting September 1, 2026, Medi-Cal hospice providers must submit their Hospice Program Attestation Forms through the Medi-Cal Provider Portal instead of the current web-based system, which will be permanently shut down. Providers without portal access will be unable to submit required attestation forms.
Low impact
Medi-Cal Learning Portal System Update January 2026
Medi-Cal·Effective Jan 1, 2026
The Medi-Cal Learning Portal (MLP) has updated its registration and training requirements for providers offering Presumptive Eligibility (PE) services. Key changes include new registration requirements for county-contracted PE providers, consolidation of PE certification requirements to one per provider instead of per NPI, and replacement of email support with a new ticketing system.
Medium impact
FQHC or RHC Providers: Updates to Psychological Associate Services Billing and MFT CSOSR Requirements
Medi-Cal·Effective Jan 1, 2025
FQHCs and RHCs can now bill Medi-Cal PPS rates for psychological associate services when supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist, and no longer need to submit Change in Scope of Service Requests when adding Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists as billable practitioners.
Medium impact
[Georgia] June 2026 Reimbursement Policy Updates
CareSource·Identified Jun 6, 2026
This is a June 2026 reimbursement policy update from CareSource Georgia, but only the title is available without the actual policy content. The document appears to contain changes to reimbursement rates or billing procedures for Georgia providers.
Medium impact
[Georgia] June 2026 Administrative Policy Updates (1/2)
CareSource·Effective Jun 1, 2026
This is a Georgia-specific administrative policy update from CareSource scheduled for June 2026. Without access to the detailed policy content, the specific changes affecting billing operations cannot be determined from the summary information provided.
Medium impact
[Georgia] June 2026 Administrative Policy Updates (2/2)
CareSource·Identified Jun 6, 2026
This appears to be the second part of CareSource Georgia's June 2026 administrative policy updates. Without access to the full policy content, specific changes cannot be determined from the summary-only information provided.
Medium impact
[Ohio] June 2026 Policy Updates
CareSource·Effective Jun 1, 2026
This policy change notification from CareSource appears to be for Ohio Medicaid managed care updates effective June 2026. However, the provided content only contains a title and URL reference without specific policy details, making it impossible to determine what actual changes are being implemented.
Medium impact
[Ohio] Evolent Healthcare Advanced Radiology
CareSource·Effective Jun 1, 2026
Evolent Healthcare has issued an advanced radiology guideline update for Ohio providers. This appears to be a 2026 policy update affecting radiology services, though specific details are limited in the summary-only content provided.
Medium impact
[Ohio] Pharmacy Policy Updates June 2026
CareSource·Effective Jun 1, 2026
CareSource has released pharmacy policy updates for June 2026 affecting Ohio providers. The specific changes are not detailed in the summary-only content provided, but this represents the most recent pharmacy policy guidance that may affect prescription coverage, prior authorizations, or formulary requirements.
Medium impact
[Ohio] Update to High Dollar Claims
CareSource·Identified Jun 6, 2026
CareSource has updated their high dollar claims notification policy in Ohio. This likely affects how providers must handle or report high-value medical claims, though specific details require reviewing the full policy document.
Medium impact
[Ohio] Requirements to Enroll Providers in PNM
CareSource·Identified Jun 6, 2026
CareSource is implementing new provider enrollment requirements for their Provider Network Management (PNM) system in Ohio. This appears to be an administrative change affecting how providers must enroll or maintain their status within CareSource's network.
Low impact
May 8, 2020 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Q1 2020 financial update Kaiser Permanente continues to focus on care delivery and maintaining and …
Kaiser Permanente·Identified Jun 6, 2026
This is a financial update from Kaiser Permanente regarding their Q1 2020 financial performance and continued focus on care delivery operations. The content appears to be incomplete metadata rather than actionable policy changes for billing operations.

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Insurance Policy Changes Tracker: All Payer Updates (Page 10) | PolicyChanges.app

Coordinated Care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and the University of Washington Announce First Scholarship Recipient of New Endowment to Bolster the State's Dental Workforce

[Ohio] New requirement effective

2026-06-11 - Medicare Shared Savings Program: Apply by June 23

HHSC Publishes Provider Letter 2026-06 New Process for Submitting Medicaid Occupancy Reports (Replaces Provider Letter 15-06)

Esperta Health Offers Members Specialty In-Home Wound Care Services

TMHP IAMOnline Activation Email Sent June 8, 2026

Deadline Extended for 2026 Nursing Facility Nurse Staffing Survey

Texas Health and Human Services Commission Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports Primary Entity Contacts List

Hurricane Preparedness Webinar Training for Providers June 10

Correction to “Reimbursement Rate Updates for Certain HCPCS Procedure Codes Effective January 1, 2026, for Texas Medicaid”

Clear and complete allergy records support efficient clinical decision making, enhanced patient care, and reduced administrative work

Decoding patient ID cards: A quick guide for providers

Digital Access to Prior Authorization Decision Letters via Availity® Essentials

Coming Soon: Transition of the Web-Based Medi-Cal Hospice Program Attestation Form to the Medi-Cal Provider Portal

Medi-Cal Learning Portal System Update January 2026

FQHC or RHC Providers: Updates to Psychological Associate Services Billing and MFT CSOSR Requirements

[Georgia] June 2026 Reimbursement Policy Updates

[Georgia] June 2026 Administrative Policy Updates (1/2)

[Georgia] June 2026 Administrative Policy Updates (2/2)

[Ohio] June 2026 Policy Updates

[Ohio] Evolent Healthcare Advanced Radiology

[Ohio] Pharmacy Policy Updates June 2026

[Ohio] Update to High Dollar Claims

[Ohio] Requirements to Enroll Providers in PNM

May 8, 2020 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Q1 2020 financial update Kaiser Permanente continues to focus on care delivery and maintaining and …