Enrollment of Newborns. 2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO. 2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. 2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately: 2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO; 2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO; 2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and 2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage. 2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation payment to the correct MCO. 2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newborn’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 of this Agreement. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 of this Agreement, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and the second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.
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Samples: Contractor Risk Agreement (Amerigroup Corp), Contractor Risk Agreement
Enrollment of Newborns. 2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO.
2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother.
2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately:
2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and
2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage.
2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation payment to the correct MCO.
2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newbornxxxxxxx’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 A.2.22.4 of this AgreementContract. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 Section A.2.22.4 of this AgreementContract, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and the second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.2E.29.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.
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Samples: Statewide Contract, Statewide Contract
Enrollment of Newborns. 2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO.
2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother.
2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately:
2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and
2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage.
2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation payment to the correct MCO.
2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newborn’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 of this Agreement. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 of this Agreement, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and the second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.
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Enrollment of Newborns.
2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO.
2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother.
2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately:
2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and
2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage.
2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation payment to the correct MCO.
2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newbornxxxxxxx’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 A.2.22.4 of this AgreementContract. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 Section A.2.22.4 of this AgreementContract, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and within one hundred twenty (120) days from date on which the first MCO is notified that the newborn was enrolled in the second MCO. The second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented and timely request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that that, should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented and timely request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented and timely request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.2E.29.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.
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Samples: Statewide Contract
Enrollment of Newborns. 2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO.
2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother.
2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately:
2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and
2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage.
2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation payment to the correct MCO.
2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newborn’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 of this Agreement. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 of this Agreement, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-TennCare- eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and the second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.
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Samples: Contractor Risk Agreement
Enrollment of Newborns. This policy is only applicable to Group 6 enrollees.
2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO.
2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother.
2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately:
2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and
2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage.
2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation administrative fee payment to the correct MCO.
2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newborn’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 of this Agreement. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 of this Agreement, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and the second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.25.20.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.
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Samples: Agreement for the Administration of Tenncare Select
Enrollment of Newborns.
2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO.
2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother.
2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately:
2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and
2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage.
2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation payment to the correct MCO.
2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newborn’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 of this Agreement. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 of this Agreement, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and the second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.
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Samples: Contractor Risk Agreement
Enrollment of Newborns. 2.4.9.1 TennCare-eligible newborns and their mothers, to the extent that the mother is eligible for TennCare, should be enrolled in the same MCO with the exception of newborns that are SSI eligible at birth. Newborns that are SSI eligible at birth shall be assigned to TennCare Select but may opt out and enroll in another MCO.
2.4.9.2 A newborn may be inadvertently enrolled in an MCO different than its mother. When such cases are identified by the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to TENNCARE, in accordance with written procedures provided by TENNCARE, that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother.
2.4.9.3 Upon receipt of notice from the CONTRACTOR or discovery by TENNCARE that a newborn has been incorrectly enrolled in an MCO different than its mother, TENNCARE shall immediately:
2.4.9.3.1 Disenroll the newborn from the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.2 Enroll the newborn in the same MCO as its mother with the same effective date as when the newborn was enrolled in the incorrect MCO;
2.4.9.3.3 Recoup any payments made to the incorrect MCO for the newborn; and
2.4.9.3.4 Make payments only to the correct MCO for the period of coverage.
2.4.9.4 The MCO in which the newborn is correctly enrolled shall be responsible for the coverage and payment of covered services provided to the newborn for the full period of eligibility. Except as provided below, the MCO in which the newborn was incorrectly enrolled shall have no liability for the coverage or payment of any services during the period of incorrect MCO assignment. TENNCARE shall only be liable for the capitation payment to the correct MCO.
2.4.9.5 There are circumstances in which a newbornxxxxxxx’s mother may not be eligible for participation in the TennCare program. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to process claims received for services provided to newborns within the time frames specified in Section 2.22.4 A.2.22.4 of this AgreementContract. A CONTRACTOR shall not utilize any blanket policy which results in the automatic denial of claims for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn, during any period of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO, because the newborn’s mother is not a member of the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. However, it is recognized that in complying with the claims processing time frames specified in 2.22.4 Section A.2.22.4 of this AgreementContract, a CONTRACTOR may make payment for services provided to a TennCare-eligible newborn enrolled in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO at the time of payment but the newborn’s eligibility may subsequently be moved to another MCO. In such event, the MCO in which the newborn is first enrolled (first MCO) may submit supporting documentation to the MCO in which the newborn is moved (second MCO) and the second MCO shall reimburse the first MCO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such properly documented request for reimbursement, for the amount expended on behalf of the newborn prior to the newborn’s eligibility having been moved to the second MCO. Such reimbursement shall be the actual amount expended by the first MCO. The second MCO agrees that should the second MCO fail to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE is authorized to deduct the amount owed from any funds due the second MCO and to reimburse the first MCO. In the event that the CONTRACTOR fails to reimburse the first MCO the actual amount expended on behalf of the newborn within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a properly documented request for payment, TENNCARE may assess liquidated damages as specified in Section 4.20.2E.29.2. Should it become necessary for TENNCARE to intervene in such cases, both the second MCO and the first MCO agree that TENNCARE shall be held harmless by both MCOs for actions taken by TENNCARE to resolve the dispute.that
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Samples: Statewide Contract