Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced 4 new directed payment programs with a program effective date of Sept. 1, 2021.

Effective July 1, 2022, Texas Health and Human Services is prohibiting copayments for Children’s Health Insurance Program Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services.

Earn an incentive when you submit an Obstetrical Risk Assessment Form (OBRAF) for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan patients.

Effective June 16, 2022, universal drug testing/screening in a primary care setting will no longer be covered. Drug testing without signs or symptoms of substance use, or without current controlled substance treatment, will not be covered. Please be aware of this policy change when treating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan members and filing claims.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the We Treat Hep C Initiative to help eliminate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Michigan. The We Treat Hep C initiative has removed barriers to care and offers support to health care professionals testing and treating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan members for hepatitis C.