SOURCE: VA Department of Medical Assistance Services, Coverage of Virtual Check-In and Audio Only Services/Updates to Telehealth Services Supplement, April 1, 2022. Doc. Certain codes are eligible for reimbursement delivered by store and forward in VA Medicaid. Regulations and Provider Manual - Virginia Telehealth is permissible for prescreening activities pursuant to section 37.2-800 et. SOURCE: VA Statute 54.1-2711, (Accessed Nov. 2022). Virginia Subsection (A)(15) reads as follows: Any legally qualified out-of-state or foreign practitioner from meeting in consultation with legally licensed practitioners in this Commonwealth. This statute is intended to have a Virginia practitioner involved in the care of the patient when a practitioner in another state/country consults with the Virginia practitioner or the patient. SOURCE: VA Department of Medical Assistant Services. Hospice programs are to provide training in meeting the needs of hospice populations. Examples of originating sites include: medical care facility; Providers outpatient office; the members residence or school; or other community location (e.g., place of employment). 2022). health This information should not be construed as legal counsel. VA Dept. WebRegulation of Medical Care Facilities and Services Chapter 5. Bulletin Coverage of Remote Patient Monitoring/Update to Telehealth Services Supplement, (Mar. An informal or relative family child care home shall be registered under the name of only one caregiver per residence. Virginia home health aides made an average hourly wage of $10.88 an hour in 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nothing in this section shall preclude coverage for a service that is not a telemedicine service, including services delivered through real-time audio-only telephone. Services must be provided in-person with the exception of the telemedicine assisted assessment and care coordination activities. Current Preferred OBAT Providers shall notify the MCOs and the DMAS fee-for-services contractor prior to providing services in a Mobile Unit. Billing Instructions, (Oct. 2021), (Accessed Nov. 2022). The Board, subject to the approval of the Governor, is authorized to prepare, amend from time to time, and submit to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services a state plan for medical assistance services. 2022), (Accessed Nov. 2022). Preferred OBAT providers do not require a separate DBHDS license. Oct. 23, 2019. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual Supplement-Telehealth Services(Oct. 2022) (Accessed Nov. 2022). Web ABQ VA: Veteran Services: 7 week outpatient clinical/ home health PT maintaining +75% of the caseload. A practitioner is discouraged from rendering medical advice and/or care using telemedicine services without (1) fully verifying and authenticating the location and, to the extent possible, confirming the identity of the requesting patient; (2) disclosing and validating the practitioners identity and applicable credential(s); and (3) obtaining appropriate consents from requesting patients after disclosures regarding the delivery models and treatment methods or limitations, including any special informed consents regarding the use of telemedicine services. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual Supplement-Telehealth Services (Available in multiple manuals, including physician/practitioner, see overview for full list), (Oct. 2022) (Accessed Nov. 2022). Disclaimer. QBns-q89k:cTfBxE)3\R?p/K%7z[V>_PH&+I}x21_'QO1g]m!L>p4a85W]g:;1`vF%LY> K,TD"spF"l1,l$VK,2Wda2R(4 24 %};%cU. VA Medicaid Telehealth Questions and Answers (Aug. 2021). of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual, Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services Manual, Ch. Code of Virginia 22.1-270) requires that your child is immunized and receives a comprehensive physical examination before entering public 54.1-2700 (Accessed Nov. 2022). SOURCE: VA Dept. The Member is located at an approved originating site with the Medicaid enrolled telepresenter. Home Health Services and Hospice Care - Community Care The originating site provider cannot bill an originating site fee unless the Member is assisted by a Medicaid enrolled telepresenter at the originating site. SOURCE: VA Dept. Please see Section 508.10, Prior Authorization for additional information. of Medical Assistant Svcs. To ensure appropriate insurance coverage, practitioners must make certain that they are compliant with federal and state laws and policies regarding reimbursements. Telehealth includes services delivered in the dental health setting (i.e., teledentistry), and telehealth policies for dentistry are covered in the dental manuals. All prescription drugs shall be prescribed and properly dispensed to clients according to the provisions of Chapters 33 ( 54.1-3300 et seq.) Your donation or partnership can help families access high-quality, affordable child care. Medical social services. Regulations SOURCE: Medicaid Bulletin: Clarification of DMAS Requirements Related to the Use of Telemedicine in Providing MAT for OUD. Before you start getting your home health care, the home health agency should tell you how much Medicare will pay. # 85-12. 4.3. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual, Physician/Practitioner. 32.1-325, (Accessed Nov. 2022). DMAS does not require the presence of a paid staff person with the student at the time of the service, however, a paid staff person must be present and supervise the visit if the LEA submits a claim for the originating site fee. See: VA Medicaid Remote Patient Monitoring. See manual for comprehensive list of authorized services. of Medical Assistance Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual, Home Health Manual, Covered Services and Limitations. The Medicaid member is located at a provider office or other location where services are delivered on an in-person basis (this does not include the members residence); The member and distant site Provider are not located in the same location; and. Health WebThe West Virginia Medicaid Home Health Program does not follow the Medicare guideline definition for homebound status. InternationalPuerto RicoOther US TerritoryAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual, Transportation Manual, Billing Instructions, (Oct. 2022). (Aug. 19, 2021). See Appendix D of the Physician/Practitioner manual for details on the current service authorization contractor and accessing the provider portal. The Emergency Ambulance Transport provider is licensed as a Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance provider. Regulations Medicaid Program: Virginia Medicaid. See: VA Medicaid Live Video Facility/Transmission Fee, Telehealth services may be included in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC), or Indian Health Center (IHC) scope of practice, as approved by HRSA and the Commonwealth. Regulations & Guidance Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with Their unique responsibilities include:Helping patients bathe, get dressed, go to the bathroom, and eatMonitoring patients overall health during every visitChanging bandages, wound dressings, and cathetersSetting up exercise programs for patientsVerifying patients are taking the correct dosages of medicationsRemaining on-call for patients who have healthcare emergencies Providers must follow the requirements for the provision of telemedicine described in the Telehealth Services Supplement, including the use of telemedicine modifiers. Book A - General. MCOs will adopt equivalent service authorization criteria and quantity limits as FFS. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual Supplement-Telehealth Services (Physician/Practitioner), (Oct. 2022) (Accessed Nov. 2022). Web4.2.a. SOURCE: VA Dept. Doc. and Limitations, (Oct 2021). The Medicaid member is in a physical location where telemedicine services can be received per requirements set forth in the Telehealth Supplement. Home health aides carry out duties that require relatively little training and are regarded as unskilled. (Accessed Nov. 2022). SOURCE: Telemedicine Guidance. Home care organization means a public or private organization that provides the services as defined in 32.1-162.7 in the Code of Virginia, in the residence of a patient or individual in Virginia. The difference is the overall setup of the organization. The practitioners must be credentialed by DMAS, the DMAS fee-for-service contractor or MCOs to perform Preferred OBAT services. Adds to the conditions aprescriber must meet for a bona fide practitioner-patient relationshipfor the purpose of prescribing Schedule II through VI controlled substances by an examination through face-to-face interactive, two-way, real-time communications services or store-and-forward technologies. Medicaid Memo. 2022). Web15 HOURS REQUIRED For a minor in Systems Technology and Information Management, the following courses are required: course STIM 2311 - Enhancing Software User Interfaces STIM 3301 - Information Systems for Management STIM 3310 - Information Systems Analysis and Design (S-L) STIM 3320 - Web Page Design Telemedicine services as it pertains to the delivery of health care services, means the use of electronic technology or media, including interactive audio or video, for the purpose of diagnosing or treating a patient, providing remote patient monitoring services, or consulting with other health care providers regarding a patients diagnosis or treatment, regardless of the originating site and whether the patient is accompanied by a health care provider at the time such services are provided. WebDeanna S. Callahan brings energy and experience to the legal and regulatory aspect of healthcare delivery. Under that definition, telemedicine services, as it pertains to the delivery of health care services, means the use of electronic technology or media, including interactive audio or video, for the purpose of diagnosing or treating a patient or consulting with other health care providers regarding a patients diagnosis or treatment. (Accessed Nov. 2022). SOURCE: VA Department of Medical Assistance Services. Code Ann. DMAS is working with DBHDS and will follow with updated policies when this is implemented in Virginia. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual Supplement-Telehealth Services (Available in multiple manuals, including physician/practitioner, see overview for full list), (Oct. 2022) (Accessed Nov 2022). Doc. By law, the persons licensed as health care practitioners have a duty to report to the Virginia Department of Social Services or the local departments of social services of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual Supplement-Telehealth Services (Available in multiple manuals, including physician/practitioner, see overview for full list), p. 2 (Oct. 2022) (Accessed Nov. 2022). SOURCE: VA Dept. Service providers must include the modifier GT on claims for services delivered via telemedicine. STATUS: Webpage no longer reflects COVID-19 announcements only. 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The Board shall amend and maintain, in consultation with the Virginia Telehealth Network, as a component of the State Health Plan a Statewide Telehealth Plan to promote an integrated approach to the introduction and use of telehealth services and telemedicine services. A supervisee in social work who is under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker and is registered with the Virginia Board of Social Work (18VAC140-20-10). Occupational therapy services; 4. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 extended many of the telehealth flexibilities authorized during the COVID-19 public health emergency through December 31, 2024. VA Dept. An agency might be exempted because it was regulated by an acceptable national organization or because it provided only very basic services like homemaking and chores. VA MANUAL TITLE: HOME HEALTH MANUAL CHAPTER 5, Payment will be set at a rate per mile as established by the General Services Administration in the Federal Travel Regulations. Occupational Therapy Compact Map (Accessed Nov. 2022). Doc. (Accessed Nov. 2022). (Accessed Nov. 2022). There is nothing explicit however that indicates FQHCs are eligible for these codes. SOURCE: VA Dept. VA Dept. Please see Section 508.10, Prior Authorization for additional information. Assisted living facility means a non-medical group residential setting that provides or coordinates Where these situations may impede members access to treatment, telemedicine may be utilized as clinically appropriate and to help to remove these barriers to treatment. Book H - Loan Guaranty. It is the expectation of the Board that practitioners recognize the obligations, responsibilities, and patient rights associated with establishing and maintaining a practitioner-patient relationship. 54.1-2700 (Accessed Nov. 2022). Employees must go through a criminal background check. SOURCE: VA Medicaid Telehealth Questions and Answers (Aug. 2021). In this circumstance, the Provider shall be reimbursed only for services successfully delivered. Medicaid Provider Manual, Local Education Agency Provider Manual, Covered Svcs. Treatment, including issuing a prescription based solely on an online questionnaire, does not constitute an acceptable standard of care. No health care provider who provides health care services through telemedicine services shall be required to use proprietary technology or applications in order to be reimbursed for providing telemedicine services. and Limitations, (Oct. 2021). SOURCE: Telemedicine Guidance. Telemedicine Guidance from VA Medical Board includes: See guidance for details and statutory references. Telemedicine Guidance. Deanna Callahan DMAS and all managed care organizations (MCOs) will cover remote patient monitoring (RPM) services for full benefit Medicaid and FAMIS populations in accordance with the 2021 Special Session I Budget, Item 313.VVVVV. Virginia Category: Hospital Detail Health Virginia Department of Health Page 1 of Rules and and Limitations, (Oct 2021) & Billing Instructions, (Oct. 2021), (Accessed Nov. 2022). (Homemakers are allowed limited tasks that involve touch, for example, fastening articles of clothing or stabilizing someone while they walk. SOURCE: VA Dept. Facility fee is only available for synchronous telehealth services. 32.1-325 (Accessed Nov. 2022). Transmits information in a manner that protects patient confidentiality. Billing Instructions, (July 2022) (Accessed Nov. 2022). Home health agencies and personal care agencies are both considered home care. VA Code Annotated Sec. Please reference the updated Telehealth Supplement, and its associated references, for FFS policies, service authorization criteria, quantity limits and billing processes. of Medical Assistance Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual, Home Health Manual, Covered Services and Limitations. Webcomplete regulations are online at the links provided at the end. Medicaid Provider Manual, Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services, Covered Svcs and Limitations, (Mar. Remote patient monitoring services includes monitoring of clinical patient data such as weight, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, blood glucose, and other patient physiological data, treatment adherence monitoring, and interactive videoconferencing with or without digital image upload. SOURCE: VA Code Annotated Sec. SOURCE: Compact Map. DMAS also has clarified guidance on select Behavioral Health codes eligible for telemedicine delivery included in the Telehealth Supplement. # 85-12. SOURCE: VA Code Annotated Sec. VA Statute 54.1-2711, (Accessed Nov. 2022). 32.1-325, (Accessed Nov. 2022). WebVirginia Department of Health Application for Home Care Organization Licensure 5 of 5 Virginia Department of Health Office of Licensure and Certification Application for Home 54.1-3408.3. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider Manual Supplement-Telehealth Services (Available in multiple manuals, including physician/practitioner, see overview for full list), (Oct. 2022) (Accessed Nov. 2022). VA Dept. P. 2 & 4-5 (Aug. 19, 2021). Medicaid: Behavioral Health and ARTS Provider Flexibilities Related to COVID-19 (3/27), Medicaid: Home and Community Based Services Waivers (HCBS) COVID-19 Policy Continuation and Timeline, Medicaid: COVID Active Flexibilities Update for April 19, 2022, Medicaid: Frequently Asked Questions: Personal Care/Assistance, Respite, and Companion Services, Medicaid:Virginia Medicaids Response to COVID-19New Emergency Flexibilities, Medicaid: Delivery of Group Based Services in Behavioral Health and Addiction (ARTS) during COVID-19 (7/1), Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, Family and Individual Supports, Community Living, and Building Independence, Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver:Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, Family and Individuals Supports, Community Living, and Building Independence, STATUS: Active, expires six months after the end of the public health emergency. Medicaid Bulletin: Clarification of DMAS Requirements Related to the Use of Telemedicine in Providing MAT for OUD. Remote patient monitoring services means the use of digital technologies to collect medical and other forms of health data from patients in one location and electronically transmit that information securely to health care providers in a different location for analysis, interpretation, and recommendations, and management of the patient. Credentialed Addiction Treatment Professional means: An individual licensed or registered with the appropriate board in the following roles: Preferred OBAT services must be provided by a buprenorphine-waivered practitioner and a co-located Credentialed Addiction Treatment Professional and may be provided in a variety of practice settings including primary care clinics, outpatient health system clinics, psychiatry clinics, Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Service Boards (CSBs), local health department clinics, and physicians/physician extenders offices. Member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Member of Occupational Therapy Interjurisdictional Licensure Compact. Virginia code uses the term home attendant and notes that other terms may be used: home health aide, home care aide, personal care aide, certified nursing assistant/ CNA. STATUS: Extends Waivers out to six months after end of PHE. TABLE OF CONTENTS (Accessed Nov. 2022). Some titles, like CNA, denote particular types of training. For the purpose of prescribing Schedule VI controlled substances, telemedicine services is defined as it is in 38.2-3418.16 of the Code of Virginia. Physical therapy services; 3. See guidance for list of what to include. See Chapter V of the Physician/Practitioner Manual for detailed billing instructions. SOURCE: VA Code 54.1-3303.1. DMAS - Department of Medical Assistance Services Cardinal CareVirginia's Medicaid Program Department of Medical Assistance Services Menu Sitemap MES Outstanding communication skills accompanied by excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. February 8, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a comprehensive clinical implementation playbook that summarizes in one Speech therapy services; 5. An agency might be exempted because it was regulated by an acceptable national organization or because it provided only very basic services like homemaking and chores. (Accessed Nov. 2022). Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators - Laws & Regs SOURCE: VA Dept. Article. SOURCE: VA Statute 32.1-122.03:1. The Center for Connected Health Policy is a program of the Public Health Institute. WebSLP) in all treatment settings SNF, outpatient, home health, acute rehab, acute care, industry, psychiatric, military medicine. WebVirginia Department of Health Office of Licensure and Certification Administers state licensing programs for hospitals, outpatient surgical hospitals, nursing facilities, home care organizations, and hospice programs. (Accessed Nov. 2022). Regulations for the Licensure of Home Care Organizations Section 200. The organization shall provide a program of home health services that shall include one or more of the following: 1. 54.1-2937 (Temporary licenses to interns and residents in hospitals and are performed in an operating room or while the patient is under anesthesia; require direct visualization or instrumentation of bodily structures; involve sampling of tissue or insertion/removal of medical devices; and/or, otherwise require the in-person presence of the patient for any reason, Assessment, including telemedicine assisted assessment. WebThe Division of Licensing Programs protects children and vulnerable adults in day and residential care settings. (Oct 2022). 32.1-122.03:1 (C(1). It operates from Home Office in Richmond, Virginia and eight licensing offices statewide. Virginia has set the minimum number of training hours for CNAs well above the minimum 75-hour federal standard, but has not increased the standard for HHAs. Many listings are from partners who compensate us, which may influence which programs VA Department of Medical Assistance Services, Coverage of Virtual Check-In and Audio Only Services/Updates to Telehealth Services Supplement, April 1, 2022. VA Dept. The Emergency Ambulance Transport provider assists with initiation of the visit but the presence of the Emergency Ambulance Transportation provider in the actual visit shall be determined by a balance of clinical need and member preference or desire for confidentiality. Definitions . A members medical information may include, but is not limited to, video clips, still images, x-rays, laboratory results, audio clips, and text. CCHP encourages you to check with the appropriate state agency for further information and direction. See Telehealth Supplement for Documentation and Equipment/Technology Requirements. Covered service components of Mobile Crisis Response include: At the start of services, a LMHP, LMHP-R, LMHP-RP or LMHP-S must conduct an assessment to determine the individuals appropriateness for the service. 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