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The 2020 Open Enrollment period for Louisiana Medicaid dental enrollees begins October 15 and runs through November 30. Please read the Louisiana Department of Health's Informational Bulletin 20-19 for more information about dates and mailings to enrollees as well as reminders for dental providers.

Eligible dentists participating in Medicaid and CHIP have until August 28, 2020, to apply for funding from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. The requirements for eligibility have been updated. Please click here to read the HHS announcement.

Eligible dentists participating in Medicaid and CHIP now have until August 28, 2020, to apply for funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. Please click here to read important information about this opportunity.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has announced its intent to contract with MCNA as one of two dental Medicaid administrators for a new contract beginning January 1, 2021. Read the official announcement from the LDH Bureau of Health Services Financing for more information.

Eligible providers, including dentists, that participate in Medicaid and CHIP have until Monday, July 20, 2020, to apply for distributions from the Provider Relief Fund under the CARES Act. Providers should begin their application with the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) now. Please click here for access to an informational webinar and instructions to begin the application process.

MCNA has extended the Louisiana Sealants & Smiles Campaign through December 31, 2020. As part of this campaign, we have increased the reimbursement rate for service code D1351 by $10 per eligible tooth. Please click here to read more about this beneficial campaign.

On June 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that they will move forward with the addition of support specific to Medicaid and CHIP program providers to be considered for financial assistance. Dentists are being considered as critical providers for funding within this program. Please click here to read important information about this opportunity.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) recently approved a retroactive fee schedule increase for dates of service on or after July 1, 2019. Please click here for more information about this increase, including new criteria and rates by CDT code.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has released a Practice Checklist meant to help dental offices address significant areas of practice that may need attention prior to resumption of pre-pandemic levels of care. Please click here to review this guidance from the AAPD.

Pursuant to Medicaid regulations requiring that providers accept Medicaid payments as "payment in full," providers are not allowed to bill Medicaid beneficiaries for any extra personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with medical or dental services rendered. Click here to read the full statement from Louisiana Medicaid.