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Updates to Chapter 5 of the Practitioner Manual

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Memo
Effective Date:
To:
All Providers and MCOs Participating in the Virginia Medicaid and FAMIS Programs
From:
Cheryl J. Roberts, Director Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify providers that updates have been made to Chapter 5 of the Practitioner Manual. The changes include text relating to Vision services. This text was previously in the Vision Manual and has been moved to the Practitioner Manual.   

 

PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Virginia Medicaid Web Portal Automated Response System (ARS)

Member eligibility, claims status, payment status, service limits, service authorization status, and remittance advice.

https://vamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/

Medicall (Audio Response System)

Member eligibility, claims status, payment status, service limits, service authorization status, and remittance advice.

1-800-884-9730 or 1-800-772-9996

Provider Appeals

DMAS launched an appeals portal in 2021. You can use this portal to file appeals and track the status of your appeals. Visit the website listed for appeal resources and to register for the portal.

https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/appeals/

Managed Care Programs

Cardinal Care Managed Care and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).   In order to be reimbursed for services provided to a managed care enrolled individual, providers must follow their respective contract with the managed care plan/PACE provider.  The managed care plan may utilize different guidelines than those described for Medicaid fee-for-service individuals.

Cardinal Care Managed Care

https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/managed-care/cardinal-care-…

PACE

Program of All-inclusive Care (virginia.gov)

Acentra Health 

Behavioral Health Services

 

https://vamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/sa  

Provider Enrollment

In-State: 804-270-5105

Out of State Toll Free: 888-829-5373

Email: VAMedicaidProviderEnrollment@gainwelltechnologies.com

Provider HELPLINE

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  For provider use only, have Medicaid Provider ID Number available.

1-804-786-6273

1-800-552-8627

Aetna Better Health of Virginia 

https://www.aetnabetterhealth.com/virginia/providers/index.html

 1-800-279-1878

 

Anthem HealthKeepers Plus 

http://www.anthem.com/

1-800-901-0020

 

Molina Complete Care

 

1-800-424-4524 

https://www.molinahealthcare.com/providers/va/medicaid/home.aspx

 

Sentara Community Plan

1-800-881-2166 https://www.sentarahealthplans.com/providers

 

United Healthcare 

www.uhcprovider.com/

1-844-284-0149

 

Dental Provider

DentaQuest

1-888-912-3456