COVID 19 Temporary Provider Network Privileges
If you are a behavioral healthcare professional currently not contracted with Beacon Health Options, but would like to obtain temporary, in network, status during the COVID 19 crisis, please contact the state specific Beacon Health Provider Relations department listed below. A Beacon Health PR representative will review the process with you and expedite your application. The emergency credentialing process is available to providers not looking to contract with Beacon but who may be assisting with member care during this crisis. All providers will be asked to supply general information including NPI, Tax ID, Current License, and Education documentation. Beacon will then perform an expedited out of network sanction and credentialing check.
CMS guidance – all states
- Expanded Medicare telehealth codes with flexibilities for audio-only services
- Medicare and Medicaid programs; policy and regulatory revisions in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
- CMS clinician letter
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts resources
- MA Telehealth 101: What you need to know to get started – video | powerpoint
- MassHealth coverage and reimbursement policy for services related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
- Credentialing and prior authorization during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) health crisis
- Order suspending services provided in congregate settings by EOHHS day programs
- Applied behavioral analysis provider frequently asked questions
- All provider bulletin 289 frequently asked questions
- Frequently asked questions: COVID-19 and behavioral health providers
- Waiver from certain regulatory requirements
- Rate update applicable to certain children’s behavioral health initiative services during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency
New Hampshire
- COVID-19 medication preparedness: Prior authorization and drug shortage
- Emergency order #30 pursuant to executive order 2020-04 as extended by executive order 2020-05 Temporary requirements regarding healthcare provided in alternative settings
- Temporary eligibility and program changes
- Direct payment relief for certain provider classes