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Apr 11, 2018
The Washington State Health Care Authority is hosting four community engagement sessions in April to give clients and providers an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about Apple Health dental services moving to managed care.
Apr 11, 2018
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD), Dental-Related Services Program, and Orthodontic Services Billing Guides.
Apr 11, 2018
As part of Washington State’s strategy to combat this crisis through prevention as well as treatment, the Health Care Authority (HCA) has created opioid policies for Apple Health (Medicaid) and UMP.
Apr 11, 2018
On August 23, 2017, the state Health Care Authority (HCA) announced a new clinical policy about opioid prescribing for Apple Health (Medicaid). This new policy will take effect on November 1, 2017.
Apr 11, 2018
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently sent a provider alert regarding changes to prior authorization requests for photographs and radiographs (x-rays).
The 2019 Legislature has directed the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) to continue to administer the dental Medicaid program through fee-for-service. The HCA may not proceed with a carved-out or carved-in managed care dental option at this time.
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