Updates to the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) ManualUpdates to the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) Manual
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The purpose of this memorandum is to notify providers of updates to the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) Manual. In addition to clarifications of existing language, the following changes have been made:
- A Procedures for Service Authorization Appendix (Appendix D) has been added. Appendix D includes general service authorization information.
- Service authorization language in Chapter IV has been updated to reflect current practice and to remove general service authorization information contained in Appendix D.
- A definition for skilled treatment services has been added to Chapter IV.
To avoid disruption to claims payment through FFS and the MCOs providers must periodically check the DMAS provider portal, also known as the Provider Services Solution (PRSS), to ensure that the provider's enrollment, contact information, and license information is up to date, for all of the provider's respective service locations. Under federal rules, MCOs and DMAS are prohibited from paying claims to network providers who are not enrolled in PRSS. Additional information is provided on the MCO Provider Network Resources webpage and includes links to resources, tutorials and contact information to reach Gainwell with any provider enrollment or revalidation related questions. Dental providers should continue to enroll directly through the DMAS Dental Benefits Administrator, DentaQuest.
Virginia Medicaid Web Portal Automated Response System (ARS) Member eligibility, claims status, payment status, service limits, service authorization status, and remittance advice. | |
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. | |
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 | |
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
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Anthem HealthKeepers Plus | 1-800-901-0020
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Humana Healthy Horizons Provider Services Call Center | 1-844-881-4482 (TTY: 711) |
Molina Complete Care
| 1-800-424-4518 https://www.molinahealthcare.com/providers/va/medicaid/home.aspx
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Sentara Community Plan | 1-800-881-2166 https://www.sentarahealthplans.com/providers
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United Healthcare | 1-844-284-0146
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Acentra Health Behavioral Health and Medical Service Authorizations | https://vamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/sa 1-804-622-8900 |
Dental Provider DentaQuest | 1-888-912-3456 |
Fee-for-Service (POS) Prime Therapeutics
| https://www.virginiamedicaidpharmacyservices.com/ 1-800-932-6648 |