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Revalidate early to avoid last-minute delays
Act
immediately
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Aug 5, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania Medicaid and CHIP providers must complete state enrollment revalidation early to avoid year-end processing delays that could interrupt claims payment and provider participation. This is a proactive notification to submit revalidation documentation before the deadline rush impacts GHP Family (Medicaid) and GHP Kids (CHIP) members.
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What to do
immediately · 4 steps
01All billing and provider credentialing staff must verify current enrollment revalidation deadline with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for Medicaid and CHIP programs.
02Contact providers participating in GHP Family and GHP Kids plans to confirm their revalidation status and due dates.
03Begin revalidation submissions now rather than waiting until year-end to prevent claims processing delays and potential loss of active enrollment status.
04Update provider communication templates to remind all PA Medicaid/CHIP participants of early submission requirements.
If missed: Failure to revalidate by the state deadline will result in disenrollment, claims denial, and interruption of service for affected members.
Original notice
Revalidate early to avoid last-minute delays
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