Category Archives: State Resources
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Behavior Analysts as LMHPs
Posted on December 29, 2018 by CDEvanko in Policy, Private Practice, RBT, State ResourcesIn 2018, Sen. Barker initiated a bill to change the regulations to classify Licensed Behavior Analysts as Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (LMHP). The bill passed into law and the Commonwealth took the necessary steps to make the change. As of 11/29/18, the changes have been made: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency35/chapter105/section20/ and http://register.dls.virginia.gov/details.aspx?id=7135 are the applicable Web sites. “Licensed […]
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More CPT Code Information – MUE
Posted on December 20, 2018 by CDEvanko in Policy, Private Practice, State ResourcesPlease see this important message from APBA: December 19, 2018 Dear colleague: If you bill health insurance, please read this message carefully. It contains very important information about implementation of the 2019 CPT® codes for adaptive behavior services. Medically Unlikely Edits. As we have noted in several webinars, presentations, and Q&A sessions, the Medically Unlikely Edits […]
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More CPT Code Information – Medicaid
Posted on November 21, 2018 by CDEvanko in Policy, Private Practice, State ResourcesMagellan recently sent the message below, and this is consistent with what was said in the 11/1/18 Webinar with DMAS. Stay tuned for changes from Medicaid as the redesign happens, but you will not be able to bill DMAS for the new CPT codes in January through any of the six MCOs. Just continue using […]
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LBAs Now Included in Human Rights Regulations
Posted on November 14, 2018 by CDEvanko in Miscellaneous, Policy, Private Practice, State ResourcesEffective 11/01/2018, LBAs have been added to the list of people who can conduct and assessment that would allow restraint or time out to be in a behavioral treatment plan. Please note that plans that include restraint or time out must be submitted to an IRC (independent review committee) prior to implementation. If you need […]
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Behavior Analysis In Schools
Posted on November 13, 2018 by CDEvanko in Education, State ResourcesVABA worked with BCBAs who provide services in schools to learn more about what makes them successful. Check out these papers from Clarke County and Campbell County for best practices! Campbell County Clarke County Have your own success story? Contact VABA about sharing – admin@virginiaaba.org
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Behavioral Health Redesign
Posted on October 29, 2018 by CDEvanko in Policy, State ResourcesVABA has been participating in regular meetings hosted by DBHDS and DMAS on the redesign of behavioral health services in Virginia. This is the presentation from the first meeting held October 2, 2018 This is the presentation from the second meeting held October 23, 2018 This is the presentation from the third meeting held November […]
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Medicaid GAP Member Information
Posted on September 10, 2018 by CDEvanko in State ResourcesWith Medicaid expansion, the GAP program is going away by March 2019 (to be replaced by Medicaid for most). Here are some letters that may be sent to your clients mid September 2018. Letter for those who will transitioning out. Letter for those who will transition to Medicaid. For more information about Medicaid Expansion […]
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More CPT Code Information – New Codes Active Jan 2019
Posted on September 5, 2018 by CDEvanko in Policy, Private Practice, State ResourcesNote, a revision was sent out in mid October: In September the Steering Committee for the national workgroup comprising representatives of the organizations shown above distributed a code conversion table showing the most common HCPCS and 2014 Category III CPT codes that have been used to report applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to health plans, […]
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VDOE/CSA Private Day Outcomes Workgroup
Posted on September 2, 2018 by CDEvanko in Education, Policy, State ResourcesA workgroup was convened through legislation to study CSA funding that is used to send students to private schools. The specific goal for the workgroup is to look at outcomes. More information can be found on the first document (agenda) below. Our lobbyist has been attending the meetings, and here are some documents with more […]
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Attention LBAs and LABAs with Substance Abuse & Addiction Experience
Posted on August 12, 2018 by CDEvanko in Member Jobs, State ResourcesCommonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 9, 2018 Office of the Governor Contact: Ofirah Yheskel Email: Ofirah.Yheskel@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership Contact: Suzanne Clark Phone: (804) 545-5806 Email: sclark@vedp.org averhealth Contact: Connie Dye Phone: (804) 655-0761 Email: cdye@averhealth.com Governor Northam Announces 50 New Jobs in Henrico County ~ averhealth to […]
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