Provider Credentialing and Re-credentialing. The MCO must review, approve and periodically recertify the credentials of all participating physician Providers and all other licensed Providers who participate in the MCO’s Network. The MCO may subcontract with another entity to which it delegates such credentialing activities if such delegated credentialing is maintained in accordance with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) delegated credentialing requirements and any comparable requirements defined by HHSC. At a minimum, the scope and structure of a MCO’s credentialing and re-credentialing processes must be consistent with recognized MCO industry standards, such as those provided by NCQA, and relevant state and federal regulations including 28 T.A.C. §§11.1902, relating to provider credentialing and notice. Medicaid MCOs must also comply with 42 C.F.R. §438.12 and 42 C.F.R. §438.214(b). The initial credentialing process, including application and verification of information, must be completed before the effective date of the Provider’s initial Network Provider agreement. The re-credentialing process must occur at least every three (3) years. The MCO may not discriminate for the participation, reimbursement, or indemnification of any provider who is acting within the scope of his or her license or certification under applicable State law, solely on the basis of that license or certification. Additionally, if the MCO declines to include individual or groups of providers in its Network, it must give the affected providers written notice of the reasons for its decision. The re-credentialing process must take into consideration Provider performance data including, but not be limited to, Member Complaints and Appeals, quality of care, and utilization management. MCOs must comply with the requirements of Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1452, Subchapter C, regarding expedited credentialing and payment of physicians who have joined medical groups that are already contracted with the MCO.
Provider Credentialing and Re-credentialing. The HMO must review, approve and periodically recertify the credentials of all participating physician Providers and all other licensed Providers who participate in the HMO’s Provider Network. The HMO may subcontract with another entity to which it delegates such credentialing activities if such delegated credentialing is maintained in accordance with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) delegated credentialing requirements and any comparable requirements defined by HHSC. At a minimum, the scope and structure of a HMO’s credentialing and re-credentialing processes must be consistent with recognized HMO industry standards such as those provided by NCQA and relevant state and federal regulations including 28 T.A.C. §11.1902, relating to credentialing of providers in HMOs, and as an additional requirement for Xxxxxxxx XXXx, 00 C.F.R. §438.214(b). The initial credentialing process, including application, verification of information, and a site visit (if applicable), must be completed before the effective date of the initial contract with the physician or Provider. The re-credentialing process must occur at least every three years. The re-credentialing process must take into consideration Provider performance data including, but not be limited to, Member Complaints and Appeals, quality of care, and utilization management. HMOs must comply with the requirements of Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1452, Subchapter C, regarding expedited credentialing and payment of physicians who have joined medical groups that are already contracted with the HMO.
Provider Credentialing and Re-credentialing. The MCO must review, approve, and periodically recertify the credentials of all participating physician Providers and all other licensed Providers who participate in the MCO's Network. The MCO may subcontract with another entity to which it delegates credentialing activities if the delegated credentialing is maintained in accordance with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) delegated credentialing requirements and any comparable requirements defined by HHSC. At a minimum, the scope and structure of an MCO's credentialing and re-credentialing processes must be consistent with recognized MCO industry standards, such as those provided by NCQA, or URAC and relevant state and federal regulations including 28 Tex. Admin. Code §§ 11.1902 and 11.1402(c), relating to provider credentialing and notice. Medicaid MCOs must also comply with 42 C.F.R. § 438.12 and 42 C.F.R. § 438.214(b). The MCO must complete the initial credentialing process, and its claim systems must be able to recognize the provider as a Network Provider, no later than 30 calendar days after receiving a complete application requiring expedited credentialing, and no later than 90 calendar days after receiving all other complete applications. If an application does not include required information, the MCO must provide the applicant written notice of all missing information no later than five Business Days after receipt. For new providers, the MCO must complete the credentialing process prior to the effective date of the Network Provider agreement. The re-credentialing process must occur at least every three years. The MCO may not discriminate for the participation, reimbursement, or indemnification of any provider who is acting within the scope of his or her license or certification under applicable State law, solely on the basis of that license or certification. Additionally, if the MCO declines to include individual or groups of providers in its Network, it must give the affected providers written notice of the reasons for its decision. The re-credentialing process must take into consideration Provider performance data including Member Complaints and Appeals, quality of care, and utilization management. MCOs must comply with the requirements of Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1452, Subchapters C, D, and E, regarding expedited credentialing and payment of physicians, podiatrists, and therapeutic optometrists who have joined established medical groups or professional practices that are al...
