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Update Number ForwardHealth Update Topic(s) and release date Program(s) Affected
2008-185
(204 KB)
ForwardHealth interChange Edit Will Prevent Inaccurate Reimbursement of Pharmacy Claims, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, SeniorCare, Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-184
(177 KB)
New Effective Dates for ForwardHealth Implementation, 9/1/08

This Update has been revised since its original publication. The incorrect date was reported in the first note of the "Submission of PA requests via Web PA" activity on page 12. This information has now been corrected

All Programs

2008-176
(98 KB)
Submitting Adjustment Requests for Claims and Adjustments Paid Prior to ForwardHealth interChange Implementation, 9/1/08

All Programs

2008-175
(129 KB)
Preparing for ForwardHealth interChange Implementation, 9/1/08

All Programs

2008-173
(154 KB)
Changes to the Newborn Report Form, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-172
(221 KB)
Prior Authorization and the ForwardHealth Portal, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-170
(95 KB)
Status of Claims and Adjustment Requests in Process at the Time of ForwardHealth interChange Implementation, 9/1/08

All Programs

2008-169
(117 KB)
Dentists Can Indicate if They Limit Their Practice in the Provider Directory for Members, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-168
(75 KB)
UB-04 Claim Submission Requirements for Services Covered by the Family Planning Waiver, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-167
(121 KB)
Claims and Adjustments Using the ForwardHealth Portal, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program, Wisconsin Well Woman Program

2008-166
(95 KB)
 
Changes to Reimbursement for Claims Submitted with the Health Professional Shortage Area-Enhanced Reimbursement Modifier, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-165
(105 KB)
ForwardHealth Claims and Submission and Reimbursement Policy for CPT Add-On Codes, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-164
(98 KB)
ForwardHealth Will No Longer Accept Local Drug Procedure Codes, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, SeniorCare

2008-163
(88 KB)
HIPAA-Compliant Data, Including National Provider Identifiers, Required for All Fields on Claims, 9/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-162
(124 KB)
ForwardHealth interChange Implementation Is Postponed, 9/1/08

All Programs

2008-158
(110 KB)
Effective Dates for Revised Reimbursement Request Forms for Level 1 Preadmission Screens and for Nurse Aide Training and Testing, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-157
(331 KB)

Provider Services and Other Informational Resources Available with ForwardHealth interChange Implementation, 8/1/08

All Programs

2008-156
(131 KB)
Important Information for ForwardHealth Portal Administrators, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program, Wisconsin Well Woman Program

2008-155
(77 KB)
New Modifier for Birth to 3 Program-Enhanced Reimbursement, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-154
(123 KB)
ForwardHealth Is Issuing New Member Identification Cards with New Member Identification Numbers, 8/1/08

All Programs

2008-153
(127 KB)

Medicare Crossover Claims for ForwardHealth Providers, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, SeniorCare, Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-152
(200 KB)
ForwardHealth Announces Electronic Hospice Election Form Submission Available on the ForwardHealth Portal and Revisions to Paper Hospice Forms, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-151
(178 KB)
Enrollment Verification for Members Enrolled in ForwardHealth Programs, 8/1/08

All Programs

2008-150 Planned Effective Dates for Prior Authorization Changes for ForwardHealth interChange Implementation, 8/1/08

Implementation of ForwardHealth interChange has been postponed. Refer to Update 2008-184 for new effective dates.

All Programs

2008-149 Planned Effective Dates for Claim Submission and Other Changes for ForwardHealth interChange Implementation, 8/1/08

Implementation of ForwardHealth interChange has been postponed. Refer to Update 2008-184 for new effective dates.

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, SeniorCare, Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-148
(216 KB)
National Provider Identifier Requirements with the Implementation of ForwardHealth interchange, 9/1/08

All Programs

2008-147
(77 KB)

Changes to Coverage of Services Provided by Optometrists Under the BadgerCare Plus Benchmark Plan, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-146
(116 KB)
Changes to Coverage of Disposable Medical Supplies Under the BadgerCare Plus Benchmark Plan, Effective with the Implementation of ForwardHealth interchange, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-145
(92 KB)
Changes to Copayments for Hearing Services Covered Under the BadgerCare Plus Benchmark Plan, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-141
(99 KB)
Expanded Review by ClaimCheck, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-139
(422 KB)
ForwardHealth Announces Changes to Paper and Electronic Claims Submission for Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program Outpatient Hospital Services, 8/1/08

Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-138
(251 KB)
Certification Changes for Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program Providers Due to ForwardHealth interChange, 8/1/08

Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-137
(516 KB)
ForwardHealth Announces Changes to Paper and Electronic Claims Submission for Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program Physician Services, 8/1/08

Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-136
(261 KB)
Certification Policy and Procedure Changes for Medicaid Providers Due to ForwardHealth interchanges, 8/1/08

BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid

2008-135
(204 KB)
ForwardHealth Announces the New Remittance Advice, 8/1/08

All Programs

2008-134
(158 KB)
ForwardHealth Forms with Barcodes Support Efficient Processing, 8/1/08

All Programs

2008-133
(107 KB)
Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program Cost Sharing, 8/1/08

Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-132
(494 KB)
ForwardHealth Announces Changes to Paper and Electronic Claims Submission for Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program Durable Medical Equipment, 8/1/08

Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-131
(124 KB)
ForwardHealth Provider Communications, 8/1/08

All Programs

2008-130
(622 KB)
ForwardHealth Announces Changes to Prior Authorization and Claims Submission for Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program Enteral Nutrition Products, 8/1/08

Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program

2008-129
(225 KB)
ForwardHealth Announces Changes to Paper and Electronic Claims Submission for Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program End-Stage Renal Disease Services, 8/1/08

Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program