New Provider Communications:

• Clinical Psychology 2006 HCPCS Changes
• Clinical Social Work 2006 HCPCS Changes
• Midwife 2006 HCPCS Changes
• Nurse Practitioner 2006 HCPCS Changes
• Physician 2006 HCPCS Changes

New Manuals:

• Personal Care - Policy Section

Modifications have been added
to the following Provider Manuals:

• MEVS Provider Manual
• Quick Reference Cards

Modifications have been added
to the following Provider Manuals:

• MEVS Provider Manual
• Quick Reference Cards

Modifications have been added
to the following Provider Manuals:

• ProDUR-ECCA Provider Manual
• ProDUR-ECCA Standards Manual

New provider letters for:

• September 15 Extension

Modifications have been added
to the following Provider Manuals:

• ProDUR-ECCA Provider Manual
• ProDUR-ECCA Standards Manual

New provider letters for:

• New York State Medicaid
  Eligibility Field Software Users
• Provider Transition Letter
• Final Notice for HIPAA Compliance

Prior Approval Forms instructions
have been added for the following
provider manuals:

• Dental
• DME
• Hearing Aid
• Nursing Services
• Physician
• Inpatient
• Residential Health

The June issue of the Medicaid Update
announced the upcoming implementation
of eMedNY Phase II, the replacement of the
current Medicaid Management Information
System (MMIS). Several subsequent articles
have discussed topics relating to the new
system. The eMedNY Phase II implementation
is scheduled for March 23, 2005.

The new system will require some changes
to the manner in which providers interact
with the New York State Medicaid Program.

Fee Schedule Added.