Medicaid updates
Ready Set Renew Resource Flyer
As federally required, Tennessee plans on completing all renewals within a 12-month period and will begin each monthly cycle with an attempt to auto-renew members using existing data sources, including SNAP eligibility. Those who can be auto-renewed will not be required to submit a renewal form and will receive a notification in the mail or electronically that they have been auto-renewed.
Register Today: Continuing to Explore the Intersection of Race and Disability
Register today for the Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability forum hosted for providers on September 21, 2022. We believe that continuing the discussion we started at our June 2022 event to deepen the conversation about the disability experience for people of color is critically important.
Register today: Exploring the intersection of race and disability
Amerigroup is committed to making healthcare simpler and reducing health disparities. Open discussion about the disability experience for people of color and reducing implicit bias for those in healthcare is critical to improving the health and well-being of the communities in which we live and serve — all Americans.
New Strategic Provider System
In April 2022, Amerigroup Community Care will replace its current internal provider demographic management system with a new Strategic Provider System (SPS).
Prior Authorization Updates for Medications Billed Under the Medical Benefit - Effective March 1, 2022
The included medication codes that are billed on medical claims from current or new Clinical Criteria documents will now require prior authorization. This is effective for dates of service on and after March, 1 2022.
Medicare updates
Medicare Advantage - Register Today: Continuing to Explore the Intersection of Race and Disability
Register today for the Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability forum hosted for providers on September 21, 2022. We believe that continuing the discussion we started at our June 2022 event to deepen the conversation about the disability experience for people of color is critically important.
Join us in talking about racism and its impact on health
At Amerigroup Community Care, we are committed to addressing racism in our society through open discussions about trauma, injustice, and inequality. These conversations are critical to improving the wellbeing of all Americans and the communities in which we live and serve.
Essential/Everyday Extras
Essential/Everyday Extras is a Medicare Advantage benefit in which the member can choose from a list of optional services to tailor their plan to best suit their needs.
Updated claims submission requirements for Adult Day Center benefit
Effective January 1, 2021, claims submission requirements for day care services provided under Medicare supplemental benefits for Amerigroup for the Adult Day Center benefit in AZ, IA, NJ, TN and TX are as outlined in this document.
Personal Home Helper FAQ
Personal Home Helper provides in-home support for caregiver respite, home-based chores and activities of daily living (ADL) to address needs while recovering from injury or illness. It covers up to four hours per day for up to 62 days or 248 hours of care in a calendar year.