COVID-19 Provider Resources
Providers caring for Montana Healthcare Program members during this challenging time are especially appreciated.
The buttons below provide quick access to provider resources. Below the buttons are Montana Healthcare Programs provider policy and procedure notices specific to COVID-19 impact including coverage, telemedicine/telehealth, available funding, and testing.
In response to COVID-19, the following provider notices have been issued:
05/03/2023 End of PHE Pharmacy Signature Requirements
04/10/2023 Resumption of Face-to-Face Requirements for Selected Programs REVISED
03/22/2023 Changes to Youth Community Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Support (CBPRS) Services
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
03/22/2023 DDP 0208 Comprehensive Waiver, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Targeted Case Management Updates
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
03/03/2023 End of Public Health Emergency
02/28/2022 COVID-19 At-Home Test Coverage
07/06/2021 Adoption Of Temporary Emergency Rule To Allow for COVID-19-Related
07/06/2021 Regulatory Discretion Beyond The Expiration Of The Governor-Declared State Of Emergency
06/30/2021 Montana Uninsured COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Program Expiration
04/26/2021 Billing for COVID-19 Vaccine
01/05/2021 Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment (CMP) Application Template COVID-19 for In-Person Visitation Aids Request rev. 01/05/2021
12/07/2020 Medicaid Expansion Extended Through December 31, 2021
11/12/2020 Montana Plan First -Removal of Codes for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
10/27/2020 Provider Relief Fund General Allocation
10/01/2020 Civil Money Penalties (CMP) Information rev. 10/01/2020
08/28/2020 Provider Relief Fund General Allocation rev. 08/28/2020
- 08/28/2020 Overview and Access Guide for Seeking Provider Relief Funding from HHS Allocation to Medicaid Providers rev. 08/28/2020
07/27/2020 Montana Plan First - Additional Covered Code, COVID - Testing
05/15/2020 Temporary Revision to Case Management General Provisions
05/01/2020 Developmental Disabilities 0208 Comprehensive Waiver Providers
04/28/2020 National Correct Coding Initiative Announcement
04/28/2020 Temporary Suspension of the PCP Referral Requirement
04/27/2020 Non-Covered Services Agreement Policy Change
04/24/2020 Changes to Youth Community-Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Support Services
04/22/2020 Suspension of Prior Authorizations or Continued Stay Reviews and Clinical Requirements for Some Medicaid Programs
04/21/2020 Dental Telemedicine Notice
04/07/2020 Requirements and Billing for Telehealth Services by Nursing Facilities
04/03/2020 Temporary Amendment to Provider Enrollment Instructions
04/01/2020 Suspension of Face to Face Requirements for Some Medicaid Programs
03/27/2020 Telemedicine Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Telemedicine/Telehealth
03/24/2020 Montana Plan First - Additional Covered Codes, Telemedicine/Telehealth
03/19/2020 Frequently Asked Questions on Telemedicine / Telehealth