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Effective February 1, 2024, the DHCS will retire the use of LTC local service codes and the Payment Request for Long Term Care local form.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise that central nervous system (CNS) depressants such as sedative hypnotics and benzodiazepines may potentiate respiratory depression associated with opioids.
DHCS will conduct a routine medical audit of the Alliance in early 2024. The audit will include onsite review of a select number of provider offices.
Starting January 1, 2024, full-scope Medi-Cal will be offered for adults ages 26 through 49, regardless of immigration status.
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This is a follow-up to provide additional guidance for RSV vaccination in adults, and related details for authorization and billing.
As of November 10, 2023, the Medi-Cal Rx Transition Policy has been retired for all pharmacy benefits for members 22 years of age and older.
We are sharing some information about California Children’s Services and the differences between the county models.
The manual, as well as a list of new and retired policies, can be found on our Provider Manual page.
Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is a long-acting monoclonal antibody that prevents severe disease from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants.
A Community Health Worker (CHW) training program is available for Monterey County. There is no tuition cost for CHW training candidates who are employed by Alliance contracted providers.
Effective December 1, 2023, there will be some changes in reimbursement for durable medical equipment (DME) codes billed with a Universal Product Number (UPN).
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause a variety of respiratory illnesses in infants and young children. It most commonly causes a cold-like illness, but can also cause lower respiratory infections like bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
EPT is a one-time, primary care provider practice transformation program to advance health equity and reduce COVID-19-driven care disparities.
Please join us in encouraging patients to attend the Merced Community Health Fair. Flu vaccines will be available at no cost for attendees!
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