General Information for Providers
Medicaid manual with general information for all provider types.
Mental Health Services – Adult
This manual has information specific to your provider type.
This link brings you to the BHDD Manuals page of the DPHHS.mt.gov website.
Mental Health Services – Children
This link brings you to Children's Mental Health Manuals and Guides webpage on the Department website.
06/28/2024 January 1, 2024 and July 1, 2024 Fee Schedule Updates
06/18/2024 DEA Number Required for Prescribers REVISED
05/21/2024 DEA Number Required for Prescribers
05/01/2024 Paperwork Attachments Submission Timing for Electronic Claims
05/01/2024 Eligibility Inquiry and Service Type Code in the MATH Portal
04/19/2024 Changes Regarding Opioid Prior Authorization and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
03/27/2024 HHS Letter to Healthcare Providers
03/27/2024 Resources for Providers in Response to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
03/27/2024 Updated CLIA Claims Editing
03/27/2024 Avoiding Claim Denials
03/27/2024 Location Address and Provider Maintenance Updates
03/19/2024 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Verification
03/12/2024 Valid Member ID and Eligibility Verification
03/12/2024 Provider Initiated Claims Adjustment
03/06/2024 Licensing Requirements for Out-of-State Mental Health Practitioners Practicing Via Telehealth in Montana REVISED
03/05/2024 Voiding Claims With a Prior Authorization
01/23/2024 Montana Healthcare Programs Support Services Holiday Closure REVISED
01/08/2024 Electronic Claim Adjustment Processing Change
12/22/2023 Passport Provider Referral Number on Claims
12/12/2023 Individual Providers Enrolled as Sole Proprietors Due for Revalidation
11/08/2023 Prior Authorization Information
10/31/2023 Managed Care Referrals IHS, Tribal 638, and Urban Indian Organizations REVISED
10/13/2023 Licensing Requirements for Out-of-State Mental Health Practitioners Practicing Via Telehealth in Montana Rev. 03/06/2024
09/15/2023 Claims Payment Discrepancy Update
09/14/2023 Claims Payment Discrepancy Identified
09/08/2023 Medicaid Claims Payment Delayed
08/01/2023 Provider License Expiration Reminder Letters
07/06/2023 Provider Rate Increases
05/26/2023 Medicaid Reimbursement and Court Ordered Services REVISED
04/10/2023 Resumption of Face-to-Face Requirements for Selected Programs REVISED
03/22/2023 Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Telemedicine/Telehealth Services
03/22/2023 End of Public Health Emergency (PHE) Effects on Pharmacy Coverage
03/22/2023 Non-Covered Services Agreement Policy Return to Requirements
03/22/2023 Reinstatement of the Primary Care Provider Referral for Passport
03/22/2023 Resumption of Face-to-Face Requirements for Selected Programs
03/22/2023 Resumption of Prior Authorization Requirements Revised 04/03/2023
03/17/2023 End of Temporary Revision to Case Management General Provisions
03/10/2023 Provider Meetings for Medicaid Eligibility Redetermination and Unwinding PHE Flexibilities
03/09/2023 Add-on and E&M Code Editing
03/03/2023 End of Public Health Emergency
01/04/2023 Montana Healthcare Programs Support Services Holiday Closures
12/15/2021 Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention Billing Codes Rev. 04/26/2022
12/10/2021 New Provider Services Portal
09/16/2021 Billing Update - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
07/20/2021 Enrollment Update – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
08/20/2020 Behavioral Health Grants