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A new version 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 http://manuals.mcna.net/texas.

Online Webinars

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

• November 30, 2021: New Credentialing Process
• December 21, 2021: Charting Requirements
• January 25, 2022: New Rules for Sedation of Pediatric and High-Risk Patients

All webinars are available in either a 9:30am or 11:00am session.

To RSVP

Please RSVP if you would like to attend an online webinar session. Email TexasSeminars@MCNA.net with your name, contact information, office information, and the session time you would prefer. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Relations Department at 1-855-776-6262.

Online Webinars

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

• August 31, 2021: Charting Requirements
• September 28, 2021: Claims, Complaints, and Appeals
• October 26, 2021: CHIP Presentation

All webinars are available in either a 9:30am or 11:00am session.

To RSVP

Please RSVP if you would like to attend an online webinar session. Email TexasSeminars@MCNA.net with your name, contact information, office information, and the session time you would prefer. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Relations Department at 1-855-776-6262.

A new version of the Texas Provider Manual for Medicaid and CHIP 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 Provider Manual today at http://manuals.mcna.net/texas.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has identified a portion of CHIP members in the July 2021 renewal population that received incorrect information in their renewal packets, resulting in their coverage ending effective July 31, 2021. HHSC is sending a notice and renewal packet to the identified population. MCNA is contacting all affected members enrolled with us to encourage them to complete and submit the packet for coverage renewal as soon as possible. Click here to learn more about coverage renewal for these members.

Texas Health Steps (THSteps) has released an updated Criteria for Dental Therapy Under General Anesthesia Form. Providers are encouraged to begin using this new form immediately. For details about the updates and links to access the form and more, please click here.

Texas Health and Human Services-Texas Health Steps revised the First Dental Home (FDH) Certification Application in August 2020. The online FDH training course and revised FDH Certification Application must be completed and submitted to Texas Health Steps by July 27, 2021. Click here for more information and a step-by-step guide to certification.

Online Webinars

MCNA is hosting the following online webinar training sessions:

• May 25, 2021: Submission of X-rays, Narratives, and Photos
• June 29, 2021: New Credentialing Process
• July 27, 2021: Provider Portal Training

All webinars are available in either a 9:30am or 11:00am session.

To RSVP

Please RSVP if you would like to attend an online webinar session. Email TexasSeminars@MCNA.net with your name, contact information, office information, and the session time you would prefer. For questions, please contact the MCNA Provider Relations Department at 1-855-776-6262.

A new version 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 Provider Manual today at http://manuals.mcna.net/texas.

The Texas Dental Alliance (TDA) is presenting a continuing education (CE) course free to TDA member dentists. The course, entitled “Being a Medicaid Provider in an Era of Accountability,” will be offered Friday, April 16, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., CT. Register and find more information at http://www.tda.org/meetings-events/free-medicaid-ce-course.