ACCSES Matters — September 2, 2022
Now Available: Claim and Service Documentation Training
On August 4, 2022, a webinar was held that provided an overview of Bulletin 00-22-03, Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation. The recording of this presentation is now available.
As a follow up to the August 4 webinar, a virtual office hour has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will address frequently asked questions and reserve time to answer additional questions. Attendees are encouraged to view the August webinar prior to the VOH.
Register for the Virtual Office Hour Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week: September 11–17, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an official proclamation dedicating the week of September 11–17, 2022, to Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. The proclamation, available to read here, recognizes the vital contributions DSPs provide to address the physical and mental health of individuals with disabilities, as well as veterans and senior citizens. Furthermore, the Governor recognizes the immense care it takes for DSPs to develop close, respectful, and trusted relationships with those they support.
RCPA would love to share your celebration activities to recognize these valuable staff members. Please send any photos and/or stories to Carol Ferenz, and we will share them on our social media and daily news.
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OCDEL Announces 3% Rate Increase Updates For 2022/23 Fee Schedule
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced a 3% increase to all Early Intervention service rates from the previously published 2022/23 fee schedule.
Through the 2022/23 budget, a permanent rate increase of 3 percent for Early Intervention Services was enacted. This rate is in addition to the 3% increase funded through ARPA-IDEA previously published rates for 2021/22 and 2022/23. The Fee Schedule includes the 3% rate increase.
The funding must be used to enhance, expand, or strengthen IDEA and HCBS services. In 2021/22, OCDEL used the combined federal funds (ARPA-IDEA Part C & HCBS FMAP increase) to support the rate increase announced for fiscal year 2021/22 across all rates for Infant/Toddler Early Intervention services.
The Fee Schedule also includes the new Place of Service code for Tele-Intervention for Early Intervention. When providing services to a child and family by Tele-Intervention, the provider must identify the Place of Service for Tele-Intervention on the billing claim in PROMISe. The Place of Service for Tele-Intervention for Early Intervention is 02. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for the purposes of Medicaid, defines telemedicine as the use of two-way, real time interactive telecommunications technology that includes, at a minimum, audio and video equipment as a mode of delivering healthcare services.
NEXT STEPS:
- Infant/Toddler programs should share this announcement with all of their Early Intervention providers.
- Infant/Toddler programs and providers should review the MA Bulletin 99-22-02 for further information.
- Infant/Toddler Early Intervention programs and providers can use the updated 2022/23 fee schedule rates for services delivered on and after July 1, 2022.
- Early Intervention claims filed prior to this announcement with eligible dates of services may be resubmitted as a claims adjustment at the time and expense of the Early Intervention provider. Timely filing requirements must be abided by at all times with no exceptions or exemptions.
- Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Providers shall update any guidance and billing protocols around place of service Tele-Intervention 02. Providers will need to begin to bill using the 02 Tele-Intervention Place of Service code as of July 1, 2022.
- Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Programs will need to have a process in place to review the Place of Service 02 when analyzing provider billing.
If you have any questions, contact OCDEL or RCPA Children’s Policy Director Jim Sharp.
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