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Children's Home and Community-Based Care (HCBS) FAQ

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Healthfirst Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy providers on All Plans plans.

Healthfirst·Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy +1 more·Provider Update

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

This is an FAQ document providing workflow reminders and guidance for Children's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for children who would otherwise require institutional care. The document offers clarifications and resources for providers already working with HCBS rather than announcing new policy changes.

Action Required

Action needed

Review the HCBS FAQ document at https://hfproviders.org/whatsnew/childrens-home-and-community-based-care-hcbs-faq to familiarize billing team with workflow reminders and available resources for Children's Home and Community-Based Services claims processing.

Related policy hubs

Healthfirst policies Pediatrics Psychiatry Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy