Insurance Department Notices - Updated September 7, 2008

September 5th, 2008

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Major Medical Plan; Rate Filing
Notice to Medical Malpractice Insurance Carriers and Self-Insured Health Care Providers

Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated September 7, 2008

September 5th, 2008

Medical Assistance Program; Prior Authorization List
The Department of Public Welfare (Department) announces additions to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program’s list of services and items requiring prior authorization, effective September 15, 2008:
*  Letairis
*  Methadone
*  Myobloc (Botulinum Toxin Type B)
*  Atypical antipsychotics when two or more are prescribed for 60 days or more
*  Atypical antipsychotics when prescribed for children under 6 years [...]

Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated August 30, 2008

August 29th, 2008

Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases and Additions to the Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule
Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases for Complete Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Screens

Department of Health Notices - Updated August 30, 2008

August 29th, 2008

Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program)
Immunization Practices for Children in Child Care Group Settings
 Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board Meeting

Insurance Department Notice - Conclusion of Comment Period for Blues’ Merger

August 29th, 2008

Insurance Department Commissioner, Joel Ario, has posted his intention to close public comment for Blues’ Merger on September 30, 2008.

Department of Health Notices - Updated July 3, 2008

July 3rd, 2008

Application of Paoli Surgery Center for Exception
Long-Term Care Nursing Facilities; Request for Exceptions

State Board of Nursing - Updated July 3, 2008

July 3rd, 2008

Fee for Approval of Continuing Education Courses for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners

Insurance Department Notices - Updated June 27, 2008

June 27th, 2008

Application for Approval to Acquire Control - PMSLIC Insurance Company to acquire control of Millenium Insurance Company and Pennsylvania Medical Reinsurance Company
Application for Approval of Proposed Mergers - PMSLIC Insurance Company to merge with Millenium Insurance Company & Pennsylvania Medical Reinsurance Company
Application and Request for a Certificate of Authority -Vincentian Home requests a certificate of authority to operate [...]

Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated June 27, 2008

June 27th, 2008

Additional Class of Payments to Qualifying Acute Care General Hospitals
Availability of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program; Proposed State Plan and Public Hearing Schedule
Payment for Nursing Facility Services; General Nursing Facility Supplemental Payment and County Nursing Facility MA Day One Incentive Payment
Payment for Nursing Facility Services Provided by County and Nonpublic Nursing Facilities; Notice of [...]