Provider News Feed
Read the latest news and information from MCNA for our Texas Medicaid and CHIP providers.
ALERT: Electronic Funds Transfer Fraud Scheme
Posted: March 24, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released an important notice about a fraud scheme with the potential for large losses. In the scheme identified by OIG, fraudsters diverted Federal and State payments intended for providers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Please access the full Fraud Survey Report on OIG's website to learn more.
Dental Details Newsletter: Spring 2025
Posted: March 12, 2025
The next issue of MCNA’s provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.
In this issue:
Celebrating National Dentist’s Day and Dental Hygienists’ Week
Emerging Technologies in Dental Care
Preparing for Tax Season
How to Build a Strong Dental Team
Question of the Quarter
If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking “Manage Your Mailing List” in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List periodically to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.
MCNA's Quick Reference Guide for Providers
Posted: March 5, 2025
Our Provider Quick Reference Guide contains helpful contact information and tips and has been updated to v1.5. Download your copy today at https://docs.mcna.net/guides/qrg-tx.
Updated Fees in Texas Provider Manual
Posted: March 5, 2025
Version 1.27 of the Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual is now available. This version contains updated Medicaid covered service rates in alignment with the HHSC comprehensive code review effective March 1, 2025. We encourage you to download a copy of the new Texas Provider Manual today at https://manuals.mcna.net/texas.
Updates to MCNA's Provider Manual
Posted: February 28, 2025
Version 1.26 of the Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual is now available. You will find a summary of the changes in the Revision History located at the back of the manual. We encourage you to download a copy of the new Texas Provider Manual today at https://manuals.mcna.net/texas.
Updates to MCNA's Provider Manual
Posted: January 10, 2025
Version 1.25 of the Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual is now available. You will find a summary of the changes in the Revision History located at the back of the manual. We encourage you to download a copy of the new Texas Provider Manual today at https://manuals.mcna.net/texas.
Updated Texas Provider Relations Territory Map
Posted: January 6, 2025
MCNA's updated Provider Relations (PR) Territory Map tells you which of our skilled PR team members is dedicated to your office and puts other important contact information at your fingertips. Get your copy of our guide Contact Information for Provider Relations Representatives by Territory today.
Upcoming Training Webinars: Q1 2025
Posted: December 23, 2024
MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:
January 28, 2025
11:00am or 1:30pm: Submission of X-rays, Narratives, and Photos
February 25, 2025
11:00am or 1:30pm: General Anesthesia Cases for Members Aged 6 and Under
March 25, 2025
11:00am or 1:30pm: Corrected Claims Process
Please visit our Provider Training Webinars page to RSVP at least 24 hours before the scheduled webinar to ensure that you receive an invite. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Hotline at 1-855-776-6262.
Dental Details Newsletter: Winter 2024
Posted: December 12, 2024
The next issue of MCNA’s provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.
In this issue:
Using MCNA's Practice Site Performance Summary
The Importance of Cultural Competency
New Clinical Practice Guidelines
Exclusions and Protecting Your Patients
Question of the Quarter
If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking “Manage Your Mailing List” in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List periodically to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.
Updates to MCNA's Provider Manual
Posted: December 6, 2024
Version 1.24 of the Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual is now available. You will find a summary of the changes in the Revision History located at the back of the manual. We encourage you to download a copy of the new Texas Provider Manual today at https://manuals.mcna.net/texas.