Bulletins
This is where you’ll find bulletins about updates and revisions to Meridian for the Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) and Medicaid lines of business.
See also:
Ambetter from Meridian Provider Notifications | Michigan Wellcare Provider Notifications
Latest Updates:
New (5/1/2024): Evolent Management Program Updates
- Evolent Oncology Quality Management Change Notification
- Evolent Oncology Quality Management - Frequently Asked Questions
- Evolent Cardiology Management Program Change Notification
- Evolent Cardiology Management Program - Frequently Asked Questions
April 2024 - MI Monthly Provider Update (PDF)
Concert Genetic Testing Policy Update
Meridian and MeridianComplete Transition to SafeRide Health for Transporatation Benefits
CDC Talk Test Treat Campaign Materials
National Network of STD Clinic Prevention Training Center
Change Healthcare Outage Updates
Submission requirements for unlisted or not otherwise
classified (NOC) codes - Supplemental Materials
Fax Submission of Appeals - Supplemental Materials
- New Fax Submission Process Details
- Meridan Appeal Cover Letter (PDF)
- MeridianComplete Appeal Cover Letter (PDF)
Make sure to check Ongoing Reminders for important information from recent bulletins you may have missed, along with our archive below!
Past Bulletins:
March 2024 - MI Monthly Provider Update (PDF)
Change Healthcare Outage Updates
- Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident and Its Impact to Meridian, MeridianComplete, Ambetter from Meridian, and Wellcare (Updated 2/27/2024)
- Availity Live Training Webinars
Medicaid and MMP - Additional Documentation
- National Kidney Foundation Change Package
- Affordable Connectivity Program Wind-Down (PDF)
- Payspan Resources
- Medical Records Compliance Reminder
- Home Help Agency Electronic Visit Verification Preparation:
Medicaid - Additional Documentation
- Electronic Medical Record Connectivity Initiative
- Speech Therapy Prior Authorization Updates - MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual (PDF)
February 2024 - MI Monthly Provider Update (PDF)
Medicaid and MMP - Additional Documentation
- Evolent Musculoskeletal Management Program Memo (PDF)
- Evolent Musculoskeletal Management Program Webinar Schedule (PDF)
- Importal Dental Provider Change Notice
Medicaid - Additional Documentation
- Heart Health Awareness - Meridian's heart Health Coaching Program
- Speech Therapy Prior Authorization Updates - MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual (PDF)
Additional Updates:
January 2024 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
Medicaid & MMP - Additional Documentation
- Hybrid Heads Up - 2023 HEDIS hybrid project info
- Important Pharmacy Claims Processing Change - Express Scripts info
- RSV Vaccine Reminder
Medicaid - Additional Documentation
- MDHHS Bulletin - Healthy Michigan Plan Program Changes (PDF)
- MDHHS Bulletin - Nursing Facility Payment Amount Changes (PDF)
MMP - Additional Documentation
December 2023 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
Medicaid & MMP - Additional Documentation
- Final Notice of Address Change - Billing and Payments Page
- Hybrid Heads Up - 2023 HEDIS hybrid project info
- Important Pharmacy Claims Processing Change - Express Scripts info
- Join the Fight Against the Flu: Encourage Vaccination for All Your Patients
Medicaid - Additional Documentation
- Time Sensitive Documentation Standards
- Chronic Kidney Disease Identification and Education (kidney.org)
- Michigan Medicaid Policy Update Awareness
- Change to Home Help Agency Provider Community Health Automated Medicaid Processing System (CHAMPS) Enrollment (MDHHS Policy MMP 23-64) (PDF)
MMP - Additional Documentation
Make sure to check Ongoing Reminders for important 2023 Bulletins you may have missed!
November 2023 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
Medicaid & MMP - Additional Documentation
- Final Notice of Address Change - Billing and Payments Page
- Bronson Healthcare Announces New Agreement with Meridian
- Internal Self-Auditing - MDHHS Memo
- Hybrid Heads Up - 2023 HEDIS hybrid project info
- Important Pharmacy Claims Processing Change - Express Scripts info
- Join the Fight Against the Flu: Encourage Vaccination for All Your Patients
Medicaid - Additional Documentation
- Chronic Kidney Disease Identification and Education (kidney.org)
- Michigan Medicaid Policy Update Awareness
MMP - Additional Documentation
October 2023 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
Medicaid & MMP - Additional Documentation
- Important Pharmacy Claims Processing Change, Effective January 1, 2024
- Complete Annual Cultural Competancy Training Information (PDF)
- New: Meridian MCS Claim System Retirement and Reminders on Timely Claim Filing Limits, Complaints and Disputes
- Provider Satisfaction Survey Information (PDF)
- Affordable Connectivity Program (PDF)
Meridian (Medicaid) Additional Documentation
September 2023 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
MI Market updates
- New: Meridian MCS Claim System Retirement and Reminders on Timely Claim Filing Limits, Complaints and Disputes
- Provider Relations Intake Process and Survey
- Provider Satisfaction Survey Information (PDF)
- Affordable Connectivity Program (PDF)
Meridian (Medicaid) Updates
- Meridian Vision Eligibility Form Template (Microsoft Excel)
- Meridian (Medicaid) Clinical Practice Guidelines
MeridianComplete (MMP) Updates
August 2023 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
July 2023 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
- Appeal Cover Letter (PDF)
- PALS VRI Services Information (PDF)
- 2023 Meridian Z-Code Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Incentive Program (PDF)
- Medical Transporation Management Non-Emergency Transporation Information (PDF)
- Monthly Provider Webinar Details (PDF)
- Demographic and Provider Practice Update Details (PDF)
- Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Program Details (PDF)
- Hepatitis C Virus Program Details (PDF)
- Community Health Worker Information Flyer (PDF)
Ongoing Updates:
- Termination of Somatus Care Management Program for Patients with CKD/ESRD (PDF)
- Medicaid Redetermination Guidance (PDF)
Payment Policy Updates:
- Inappropriate Primary Diagnosis Denial Details (PDF)
- Optum CPI Overview (MMP) (PDF)
- Optum CPI Overview (Medicaid) (PDF)
- Claims Xten Optimization (MMP) (PDF)
June 2023 - MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
- New Update: Termination of Somatus Care Management Program for Patients with CKD/ESRD (PDF)
- Affordable Connectivity Program (PDF)
- Medicaid Redetermination Guidance (PDF)
- Provider Language Assistance Tool (PDF)
New Payment Policy Updates:
- Inappropriate Primary Diagnosis Denial Details (PDF)
- Optum CPI Overview (MMP) (PDF)
- Optum CPI Overview (Medicaid) (PDF)
- Claims Xten Optimization (MMP) (PDF)
May 2023- MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
- Prior Authorization Grace Period Changes (PDF)
- EX4U Denial Details (PDF)
- Chiropractor Prior Authorization Updates (PDF)
- End of COVID Auto Approval Notification (PDF)
April 2023- MI Monthly Provider Updates (PDF)
- Payspan Provider Webinars - May and June (PDF)
- Behavioral Health Online Training Details (PDF)
- Provider Workshop 2023 Details (PDF)
- Provider and Practice Demographic Updates (PDF)
- Anti-Kickback Statute Notification (PDF)
March Provider Update Newsletter (PDF)
- Inpatient Admissions Notification (PDF)
- Portal Claims Redesign (PDF)
- NEW UPDATE (3/10): Behavior Health Fee Schedule Notice (PDF)
- UPDATE: Chiropractic Claims Denial (PDF)
- MDHHS Provider Revalidation Alert (PDF)
- 2023 Provider Manual
- Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Program (PDF)
- Hepatitis C Virus Program (PDF)
- NIA Webinars and Training Videos (PDS)