MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
MAB2024110101
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Nov 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance program updated their FQHC/RHC handbook to formally recognize Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) as core practitioners who can generate billable encounters, aligning with federal designation changes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The policy also updated website links but made no changes to actual billing procedures or policies.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is an informational update that formalizes existing billing practices for LPC and LMFT services in FQHC/RHC settings in Pennsylvania. FQHCs and RHCs should review the updated handbook available at the Pennsylvania DHS website for reference.