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Medicaid Provider Payment Delays Anticipated in February 2022

 

The Alaska Dept. of Administration, Div. of Finance, announced that Alaska’s accounting and financial management system is undergoing an upgrade and will be unavailable 02/16/2022 – 02/23/2022 to allow for a data conversion to occur. As a result, Medicaid provider payments scheduled for 02/16/2022 and 02/23/2022 may be delayed until 03/02/2022. This notice is provided so that you may plan accordingly, in the event payments are impacted by the outage.

 

Through this potential one or two-week delay of provider payment, Alaska Medicaid will remain fully compliant with 42 C.F.R. 447.45, which requires payment of 90 percent of claims within 30 days of receipt and 99 percent of claims within 90 days of receipt.

 

Questions? Contact Provider Inquiry at 907.644.6800, option 1, 1, or toll-free in Alaska at 800.770.5650, option 1, 1, 1.

 

Update: Implementation of Vaccine Requirements in Alaska

 

The State of Alaska is still reviewing the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court staying the enforcement of two preliminary injunctions that has stopped the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from implementing and enforcing, effective January 13, 2022, its vaccine requirement for certain facilities and providers who receive CMS funds. CMS issued guidance on the timeline for enforcement and attachments for facilities and providers in the 25 states, including Alaska, that were not subject to the compliance phases published on December 28, 2021. In the interim, we recommend you seek advice from your own legal counsel, as the State of Alaska cannot provide any definitive legal advice for providers.

 

November 26, 2021 Update: Post-Cyberattack Background Check Application Processing

• NABCS has been approved for use, but providers/agencies must follow the instructions to get whitelisted by December 15, 2021; after that date, paper applications will no longer be accepted. To begin the whitelisting process, providers/agencies must complete a NABCS Provider Access Request Form and submit it to bcp.access.requests@alaska.gov.
• Although NABCS is available for use by whitelisted providers, paper applications received since the cyberattack are not yet viewable in NABCS; the Division of Health Care Services has temporarily increased staffing to assist in entering these paper applications into NABCS.
• Despite the tireless efforts of the HCS Background Check Team, the processing currently exceeds 15 days and will likely continue to exceed 15 days until all providers are whitelisted and input of paper applications into NABCS is complete.

 

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

DHSS is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus. Learn more about 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please check back frequently for new information and important updates.

Temporary Expansion of Telehealth Services

• 11/03 Telehealth Services Temporary Fee Schedule

 

• 11/03 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: Updated FAQs

 

• 11/03 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Telehealth Flexibilities Expire

 

• 04/13 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage

• 04/13 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: Updated FAQs

• 03/09 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage

• 03/09 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: Updated FAQs

• 03/02 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: Updated FAQs

• 01/29 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage

• 12/08 Temporary Coverage of Telehealth for Vision Services

• 12/08 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: Updated FAQs

• 12/08 Telehealth Services Temporary Fee Schedule (effective 12/16/2020)

• 10/06 Medicaid Telehealth Coverage 

• 08/17 Telehealth Audio Only Delivery Covered for FQHC Behavioral Health

• 08/13 Telehealth Services Temporary Fee Schedule (Effective 07/01/2020-12/15/2020)

• 05/07 Telehealth Coverage during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Updated FAQs

• 04/22 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: Updated FAQs

• 04/14 Telehealth Provider Training Available

• 04/09 Expanded Telehealth Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

• 03/31 Telehealth Services Temporary Fee Schedule (Effective 03/20/2020 - 06/30/2020) 

• 03/30 Revised Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage

• 03/20 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage 

COVID-19 Messages

 

• 09/17 Updated Reopening Nursing Homes Plan

 

• 09/14 Ambulance Documentation Requirements for Transport Reroutes due to Hospital Capacity

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: FSBC CPR and NRP Flexibilities Expire

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: FSBC Provisional Licensure Inspections Resume

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Home Health Documentation Flexibilities Expire

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Hospice Documentation Flexibilities Expire

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Hospice CPR Flexibilities Expire

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Clinical Laboratory Onsite Visit Flexibilities Expire

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Behavioral Health Flexibilities Expire

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Telehealth Flexibilities Expire

 

• 07/27 Post-DD Phase-Out: Contemporaneous Documentation Flexibilities Expire

 

• 05/26 Revised New Travel Authorization Requirements

• 05/19 Face Mask Requirement when Traveling for Medical Care

• 05/18 COVID-19 Testing Update

• 05/06 Updated Reopening Nursing Homes Plan

• 04/27 Updated Reopening Nursing Homes Plan

• 04/21 Reopening Nursing Homes Plan

• 03/28 Updated Visitation Guidelines for Residential Congregate Facilities

• 03/25 Covid-19 Vaccine Specific Procedure Rate Changes Effective 04/01/2021

• 03/23 Face Mask Requirement when Traveling for Medical Care

• 03/02 Covid-19 Vaccine Specific Procedure Rate Changes Effective 04/01/2021

• 02/25 Vaccine Providers Prepare for March COVID-19 Shipments; Further Eligibility Clarifications Announced to Include More Alaskans

• 02/16 Face Mask Requirement when Traveling for Medical Care

• 01/26 Updated Visitation Guidelines for Residential Congregate Facilities

• 01/20 COVID-19 Vaccine Specific Guidance

 

• 01/19 Vaccine Code Updates to Provider Fee Schedules

 

• 01/15 New Emergency Declaration

• 01/12 Steps to Take When an Assisted Living Home Staff Member or Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

• 01/12 COVID-19 Testing Update

• 01/04 COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Begins for Alaskans 65 and Older

 

• 01/04 Older Alaskans and Front-Line Essential Workers among Those Next in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine

 

• 12/29 Invitation to Enroll in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program

• 12/24 COVID-19 Vaccination Cost Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers

• 12/15 DSP Hire Assists Providers with filling Vacant Positions

• 12/14 COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Alaska

• 12/01 Reminder: CDC Training for Nursing Facility Management and Staff

• 11/24 DEADLINE EXTENDED - DHSS Distributing CARES Act Funding to Support Residential Congregate Care Facilities

• 11/24 Governor Issues Updated Interstate and International Travel Guidance

• 11/24 Revised New Travel Authorization Requirements

• 11/20 New Report on Characteristics of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities 

• 11/20 COVID Vaccination Planning for Staff of Long-Term Care Services Providers

   

• 11/18 Ambulance Documentation Requirements for Transport Reroutes due to Hospital Capacity

 

• 11/17 New Emergency Declaration and Suspended Regulations

• 11/06 DHSS Distributing CARES Act Funding to Support Residential Congregate Care Facilities

• 10/22 HHS/DOD Announce Public-Private Partnership for Providing COVID Vaccines To LTC Settings

• 10/21 New Website to Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Improve Care

• 10/16 Governor Issues Updated Interstate and International Travel Guidance

 

• 10/01 New Phase 3 HHS Provider Relief Funding

• 09/15 Reopening Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities – Revised 09/15/2020

• 09/02 DHSS Issues Updated COVID-19 FAQs

• 08/21 Reopening Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities – Revised 08/21/2020

• 08/17 Effective 8/1/2020, Telehealth Audio Only Delivery Covered for FQHC Behavioral Health

• 08/11 Coverage of COVID-19 Counseling

• 08/11 Allow Adequate Time for Transportation Authorization Requests and Flight Bookings

• 08/11 Taxi Services within Recipient’s Home Community: Letter of Medical Necessity Requirement

• 08/11 HHS Provider Relief Fund Phase 2 Now Accepting Additional Applicants

• 08/07 Clarification on Recent Notices to Providers from Visit Healthcare

• 08/04 Application Deadline Extended Until 08/28/2020: CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

 

• 08/04 Reopening Guidance for Nursing Homes: FAQs

• 07/20 Application Deadline Extended: CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

 

• 07/13 Pharmacist Training: COVID-19 Testing Billing

 

• 07/09 HRSA Provider Relief Fund Fact Sheet

• 07/07 Face Mask Requirement when Traveling for Medical Care

• 07/06 Coronavirus Relief Fund: Reporting and Record Retention Requirements

• 07/02 Alaska Medicaid Does Not Cover Personal Protective Equipment

• 06/30 Reopening Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities

 

• 06/30 Reopening Guidance for Congregate Residential Settings

• 06/11 Nursing Homes Are Prohibited from Seizing Residents’ COVID-19 Stimulus Payment

• 06/09 Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing by Pharmacists

• 05/26 COVID-19 Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Guidance

• 05/20 Revised New Travel Authorization Requirements

• 05/20 COVID-19 Testing Update #2

• 05/13 Pharmacy Update: Alaska Medicaid Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment

• 05/07 Telehealth Coverage during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Updated FAQs

• 04/30 Resumption of Pre-COVID-19 Dental Coverage

• 04/29 Provider Self-Audit Deadline Delayed Until 12/31/2020

• 04/23 Revised New Travel Authorization Requirements

• 04/22 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: Updated FAQs

• 04/16 COVID-19 Testing Update

• 04/14 Telehealth Provider Training Available

• 04/10 New Travel Authorization Requirements

• 04/09 Expanded Telehealth Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

• 04/09 Update to COVID-19 Health Mandate 005: Mandate 5.1 Elective Procedures

• 04/09 Home Health: Temporary Suspension of Supervisory Visit Regulations

• 04/07 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage: FAQs

• 04/07 Hospital and LTC Alternate Care Sites/Additional Beds During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

• 04/07 Temporary Dental Coverage Limits During COVID-19 Emergency

• 04/06 Temporary Telehealth Services Fee Schedule Effective 03/20/2020

• 04/03 Medicaid 1135 Waiver Status

• 04/02 Conduent Offices Closed to Outside Visitors and Documentation Drop-Offs

• 04/01 COVID-19 Preparedness – Alaska Medicaid Pharmacy Update #3

• 03/30 Revised Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage

• 03/27 Medicaid 1135 Waiver Request

• 03/27 COVID-19 Preparedness – Alaska Medicaid Pharmacy Update #2

• 03/20 COVID-19 Health Mandate: Elective Procedures Restrictions

• 03/20 DMEPOS Temporary Guidelines During COVID-19 Outbreak

• 03/20 COVID-19 Preparedness – Alaska Medicaid Pharmacy Update #1

 

• 03/20 COVID-19 Health Mandate: Oral Health Restrictions

 

• 03/20 Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage

• 03/18 Aetna Offers Referral Service for Non-Members

 

• 03/17 Travel Restrictions for Non-Urgent and Elective Services

 

• 03/16 Alaska Medicaid Provider Training Available Online

• 03/16 Non-Urgent and Elective Procedures

• 03/06 Alaska Medicaid and Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for Medicaid Providers and Members