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Important Reminder: Deadline for Texas Medicaid Re-enrollment
Important Reminder: Deadline for Texas Medicaid Re-enrollment

Providers enrolled in Medicaid prior to January 1, 2013, must be fully re-enrolled by March 24, 2016, in Texas Medicaid in order to remain a participating provider in MCNA's network. To allow sufficient time for re-enrollment application processing, providers are encouraged to begin this process immediately.

To get started, please visit the TMHP website Federal Re-enrollment web page today: www.tmhp.com/Pages/Topics/ACA.aspx

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Important Reminder: Deadline for Texas Medicaid Re-enrollment

Providers enrolled in Medicaid prior to January 1, 2013, must be fully re-enrolled by March 24, 2016, in Texas Medicaid in order to remain a participating provider in MCNA's network. To allow sufficient time for re-enrollment application processing, providers are encouraged to begin this process immediately.

To get started, please visit the TMHP website Federal Re-enrollment web page today: www.tmhp.com/Pages/Topics/ACA.aspx

Addressing Patients' Concerns About Cavities and Prevention
Addressing Patients' Concerns About Cavities and Prevention

As you know, prevention through good oral hygiene habits at home and regular professional dental checkups helps children avoid the pain and treatments associated with cavity development. According to the Centers for Disease Control, tooth decay is one of the most chronic conditions affecting children in the United States, and it is preventable.

When discussing the importance of early dental care and prevention with members and their parents, be prepared to ...

Communication
Addressing Patients' Concerns About Cavities and Prevention

As you know, prevention through good oral hygiene habits at home and regular professional dental checkups helps children avoid the pain and treatments associated with cavity development. According to the Centers for Disease Control, tooth decay is one of the most chronic conditions affecting children in the United States, and it is preventable.

When discussing the importance of early dental care and prevention with members and their parents, be prepared to ...

Is Your Information Accurate?
Is Your Information Accurate?

MCNA Dental's Online Provider Directory is a resource for members who wish to locate a dental provider who meets their unique needs. They can visit www.mcna.net and click on Members and Individuals to enter the member area of the website. When they select "Find a Dentist," they will be able to search our Provider Directory by plan.

Members may also call our Member Hotline for ...

Your Practice
Is Your Information Accurate?

MCNA Dental's Online Provider Directory is a resource for members who wish to locate a dental provider who meets their unique needs. They can visit www.mcna.net and click on Members and Individuals to enter the member area of the website. When they select "Find a Dentist," they will be able to search our Provider Directory by plan.

Members may also call our Member Hotline for ...

Dental Radiographs
Dental Radiographs

MCNA Dental follows the American Dental Association (ADA) Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Guideline on Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, ...

Utilization Management
Dental Radiographs

MCNA Dental follows the American Dental Association (ADA) Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Guideline on Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, ...

Required Information for Pre-Authorizations and Claims
Required Information for Pre-Authorizations and Claims

Though a pre-authorization request and a claim for services rendered lie at opposite ends of the timeline for treatment, they require ...

MCNA Updates
Required Information for Pre-Authorizations and Claims

Though a pre-authorization request and a claim for services rendered lie at opposite ends of the timeline for treatment, they require ...

Delightful Books to Have on Hand
Delightful Books to Have on Hand

Kids are going back to school and excitement is in the air. Now is a great time to ...

Children's Corner
Delightful Books to Have on Hand

Kids are going back to school and excitement is in the air. Now is a great time to ...

Labor Day - September 7th
Labor Day - September 7th

Labor Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday in September in honor of ...

Upcoming Events
Labor Day - September 7th

Labor Day is celebrated each year on the first Monday in September in honor of ...