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[Georgia] May 2026 Medical and Administrative Policy Updates
CareSource·GA · Genetics, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Georgia Medicaid is updating four policies effective July 1, 2026: revising Genetic Testing and Counseling (MM-0735), Mechanical Stretching Devices (MM-1381), and Provider Prepayment Review (AD-1437), plus adding a new Speech Generating Devices policy (AD-1622). Billing teams must review each policy detail on the CareSource website to identify specific coverage, coding, or documentation changes that may affect claims submission.
Action Required
By June 15, 2026: Billing team must access CareSource.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Provider Policies, select Georgia Medicaid, and review the full text of all four updated policies (MM-0735, MM-1381, AD-1437, AD-1622). Document any changes to coverage criteria, required prior authorizations, billing codes, or documentation requirements for genetic testing, mechanical stretching devices, speech generating devices, and provider prepayment reviews. Update billing system rules, encounter forms, and provider education materials accordingly. Compare revised policies against archived versions to identify what specifically changed. Failure to comply with new requirements may result in claim denials effective July 1, 2026.